Very Light Jet5 seats1,547 nm
Honda AircraftHondaJet Elite II
Engines mounted above the wing rather than on the fuselage, which frees cabin volume and cuts interior noise.
The aircraft
Where the HondaJet Elite II fits
Engines mounted above the wing rather than on the fuselage, which frees cabin volume and cuts interior noise.
A very light jet is the cheapest way to put a small group on a jet. Cabins are seated rather than stand up, baggage volume is tight, and most of the class needs a fuel stop on anything approaching transcontinental.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II plans out near 2h 46m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 5h 11m, which is beyond what it will do without a fuel stop.
The cabin measures about 4.8 ft high by 5 ft wide across 12.1 ft of length. It is a seated cabin. You move between seats, you do not walk around.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Very Light Jet |
| Typical seating | 5 passengers |
| Published range | 1,547 nm / 2,865 km |
| Typical cruise | 422 kt / 486 mph |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft |
| Cabin width | 5 ft |
| Cabin length | 12.1 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 209 cu ft |
| Baggage | 66 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 3,699 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II 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 HondaJet Elite II
How many passengers does the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II carry?
Typical charter seating is 5. 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 5. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II?
Published maximum range is 1,547 nautical miles, about 2,865 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 Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II?
Typical cruise is 422 knots, which is about 486 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 2h 46m 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 Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 3,699 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 Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II have a lavatory?
Enclosed lavatory. It is a separate compartment with a door, not a curtained seat.
Alternatives
Other very light jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 | 6 | 1,550 nm | 404 kt | 4.75 ft |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 4 | 1,178 nm | 405 kt | 4.9 ft |
| Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 | 5 | 1,275 nm | 311 kt | 4.1 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.