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Bombardier Challenger 650 Charter

The North American transcontinental workhorse. 4,000 nm range, a 2.49 m wide cabin, and over 1,100 Challenger 600 family aircraft in service. The safest fleet safety record in its class.

RANGE
7,408 km
MAX PAX
12
TOP SPEED
459 kt
CABIN H.
1.85 m
Bombardier Challenger 650 exterior

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Overview

The Bombardier Challenger 650 at a glance

The 650 introduces GE CF34-3B MTO engines with more takeoff thrust, the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced flight deck with SVS as standard, and an upgraded cabin management system. Over 1,100 Challenger 600 family aircraft have been delivered, making it the best-selling large-cabin business jet in history. Fleet safety statistics remain best-in-class.
Specifications

Bombardier Challenger 650 specifications & fast facts

Range
7,408 km
Passengers
12
Top speed
459 kt
Cabin height
1.85 m
Cabin width
2.41 m
Manufacturer
Bombardier
Years produced
2015-present
Engines
2 x General Electric CF34-3B (9,220 lbf each)
Passengers (typical)
10
Passengers (max)
12
Crew
2 pilots + 1 flight attendant
Range (nm)
4,000 nm (7,408 km)
Cruise speed
459 kt (850 km/h)
Max Mach
M0.85
Max altitude
41,000 ft
Cabin length
7.8 m (25.6 ft)
Cabin volume
1,146 cu ft
Baggage
115 cu ft
Lavatories
1 (enclosed)
Galley
Full forward galley with hot and cold service
Flight attendant
Standard
Wi-Fi
Ka/Ku-band high-speed available on most aircraft
Berths
4 sleeping berths
Runway required
5,665 ft
Cabin floorplan

Bombardier Challenger 650 cabin layout

Cabin height 1.85 m · Width 2.41 m · Seats up to 12

Cabin floorplan of the Bombardier Challenger 650
Scale cabin floorplan of the Bombardier Challenger 650.
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Bombardier Challenger 650

Charter rate (USD/hr)
$8,000 to 12,000
North American operators
List price, new
~$32.4M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$18 to 26M
5-8 year old aircraft
Crew required
2 pilots + 1 flight attendant

The widest cabin in its class at 7 ft 11 in, with a four-place conference grouping and an in-flight-accessible baggage hold. Exceptional dispatch reliability makes it a workhorse of heavy-jet charter fleets.

Compare

Bombardier Challenger 650 vs. similar heavy jets

How the Bombardier Challenger 650 stacks up against the other heavy jets we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Gulfstream G550 12,501 km 14 488 kt 1.88 × 2.24 m The definitive heavy jet of the last two decades. 6,750 nm range, PlaneView cockpit, and the largest windows in class. Produced 2003 to 2021; over 600 built.
Bombardier Global 6000 11,390 km 14 488 kt 1.91 × 2.41 m Widest cabin in the heavy class. Global Vision cockpit and best-in-class ride quality. The Global 6500 upgrade added new engines and 300 nm more range.
Dassault Falcon 7X 11,020 km 14 488 kt 1.88 × 2.34 m The only tri-jet in the heavy class. Fly-by-wire, exceptional short-field performance for a heavy (2,020 m needed), and the ability to land at London City with special crew certification.
Bombardier Challenger 650 This model 7,408 km 12 470 kt 1.85 × 2.49 m The North American transcontinental workhorse. Over 1,100 Challenger 600 family aircraft delivered; best fleet safety record in class.
Gulfstream G450 8,056 km 14 476 kt 1.88 × 2.24 m The workhorse Gulfstream of the 2000s. 4,350 nm range, three-zone cabin. Production ended 2017 but the pre-owned charter market is deep.
Dassault Falcon 900LX 8,800 km 14 474 kt 1.88 × 2.44 m The definitive trijet. ETOPS-free transatlantic, short-field access to London City and St. Barts. Falcon philosophy in a heavy wrapper.
Embraer Legacy 650E 7,223 km 14 466 kt 1.83 × 2.1 m Heavy cabin at super-mid pricing. Three-zone layout, derived from the ERJ-135 regional jet. 10-year Embraer warranty.

Considering a different size? Browse the full heavy jet lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Bombardier Challenger 650 photos

Typical missions

Popular Bombardier Challenger 650 routes

New York (Teterboro) → Los Angeles (Van Nuys) 5h 05m
London (Farnborough) → New York (Teterboro) 6h 55m
Dubai → London (Farnborough) 7h 15m
Miami → Buenos Aires 8h 45m
Questions

Bombardier Challenger 650 FAQ

Challenger 650 vs Global 6000?
The Global 6000 has 2,000 nm more range and a longer cabin (14.7 m vs 8.7 m). The 650 has similar cabin cross-section, lower operating cost, and is transcontinental rather than intercontinental.
Challenger 650 vs G450?
Comparable range and cabin. The G450 is a Gulfstream premium and typically 15 to 20 percent higher charter rate; the 650 offers similar mission capability at a lower cost.
Is it still in production?
Yes, the Challenger 650 remains in production at Bombardier's Montreal plant. Successor development is not yet announced.
How many are in service?
Over 1,100 Challenger 600 family aircraft delivered since 1980; approximately 100 are 650s from 2015 onward.
Runway required?
About 1,731 m (5,679 ft) balanced field at MTOW. It operates from Aspen, Farnborough, Nice comfortably.