Heavy Jet12 seats4,000 nm
BombardierChallenger 650
The widest cabin in its price class. A genuine three zone layout with a full galley and crew rest.
The aircraft
Where the Challenger 650 fits
The widest cabin in its price class. A genuine three zone layout with a full galley and crew rest.
Heavy jets carry ten to sixteen passengers in separated cabin zones with a dedicated flight attendant. Most of the class crosses the North Atlantic nonstop, and the larger members reach South America and the Middle East from the US East Coast.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Bombardier Challenger 650 plans out near 2h 31m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 4h 41m, which it covers nonstop.
The cabin measures about 6.1 ft high by 8.2 ft wide across 28.3 ft of length. That is a genuine stand up cabin for nearly every adult.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Heavy Jet |
| Typical seating | 12 passengers |
| Published range | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| Typical cruise | 470 kt / 541 mph |
| Cabin height | 6.1 ft |
| Cabin width | 8.2 ft |
| Cabin length | 28.3 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 1,019 cu ft |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 3 |
| Runway requirement | approx 5,640 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Bombardier Challenger 650 covers without a fuel stop, using under 80 percent of its book range so a full cabin does not change the answer.
Questions
About the Challenger 650
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 650 carry?
Typical charter seating is 12. Maximum certificated seating can be higher, but the practical number falls once baggage and sector length are counted, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance. On a short leg you may fit the full 12. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Bombardier Challenger 650?
Published maximum range is 4,000 nautical miles, about 7,408 km. Plan real missions at roughly 80 percent of that figure with a full cabin. Headwinds, a hot departure field and high elevation all reduce it further, which is why we flag legs above that threshold for operator confirmation.
How fast is the Bombardier Challenger 650?
Typical cruise is 470 knots, which is about 541 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 2h 31m block to block once taxi, climb and descent are included. Short sectors run proportionally slower because the aircraft never settles at cruise.
What runway length does the Bombardier Challenger 650 need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 5,640 ft. That is the best case. Add elevation, add heat, add a wet runway, and the requirement grows, which is the mechanism behind most weight restrictions at mountain airports on summer afternoons.
Does the Bombardier Challenger 650 have a lavatory?
Enclosed lavatory. It is a separate compartment with a door, not a curtained seat.
Alternatives
Other heavy jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | 12 | 4,000 nm | 470 kt | 6.1 ft |
| Gulfstream G450 | 13 | 4,350 nm | 476 kt | 6.2 ft |
| Gulfstream G550 | 14 | 6,750 nm | 488 kt | 6.2 ft |
| Dassault Falcon 900LX | 12 | 4,750 nm | 482 kt | 6.2 ft |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | 14 | 5,950 nm | 488 kt | 6.2 ft |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | 14 | 6,450 nm | 488 kt | 6.2 ft |
| Embraer Legacy 650E | 13 | 3,900 nm | 458 kt | 6 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.