Aircraft class
Heavy & Ultra-Long-Range Jet Charter: Cost, Range & Best Aircraft
Heavy and ultra-long-range jets are the intercontinental class, full stand-up cabins, separate zones, and the range to cross the Atlantic or Pacific nonstop with a full load of passengers and bags.
Seats
10–16
Range
4,000–7,500 nm
Per hour
$8,200–14,500
Examples
Gulfstream G650
Strengths
- Transatlantic and transpacific range nonstop (4,000–7,700 nm) with a full cabin.
- Multiple cabin zones, full galleys, enclosed lavatories, and often a crew rest or bedroom.
- The space and payload for large groups, extended baggage, and long red-eye legs.
Trade-offs
- The highest hourly rate of any class, this is the top of the charter market.
- Overkill (and over-budget) for a short domestic hop a light jet flies for a fraction.
Heavy & Ultra-Long aircraft
Routes this class suits
Heavy Jet charter FAQ
How much does it cost to charter a heavy jet?
Heavy Jet charter runs about $8,200–14,500 per flight hour in 2026, plus fixed trip fees, the ~2-hour daily minimum, repositioning, and taxes. A typical short-to-medium leg lands in the low-to-mid five figures.
How many passengers does a heavy jet seat?
A heavy jet typically seats 10–16 passengers with range around 4,000–7,500 nm. Transatlantic and intercontinental trips with full cabins.
What are the best heavy jet aircraft?
Popular heavy jet charter aircraft include Gulfstream G650, Bombardier Global 7500, Dassault Falcon 7X. Each combines the class's economics with its own cabin, range, and speed profile.
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