Aircraft guide
Bombardier Challenger 605 Charter Cost and Specs
Part of the Heavy Jet category. Browse all aircraft models.
At a glance
Seating, speed, range, and cost
Typical passengers
About nine to twelve passengers.
Cruise speed
~490 kt
Planning range
~4500 nm
Hourly cost range
$7,000 to $11,000
Methodology
Methodology and sources
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Sources and reference points
Estimates here are cross-checked against public and industry reference material for structure and terminology, not scraped from live charter pricing feeds.
- 14 CFR Part 135 (eCFR)
Federal operating rules for on-demand charter and commuter operations in the United States.
- FAA
U.S. aviation safety, certification, and operator oversight relevant to private and charter flying.
- NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)
Industry context on business aviation operations, access models, and planning.
- IRS Form 720 (excise tax filings)
How federal excise taxes on transportation are reported; many domestic charters include FET on the invoice.
- NBAA aircraft operating information
High-level industry framing for how aircraft categories are used in business aviation.
- FAA airport operations
How airports are run; landing, ramp, and FBO handling fees are set locally, not by this site.
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Last reviewed May 2026. Pricing assumptions are broad planning ranges and should be confirmed with a licensed operator or broker.
Use
What this aircraft is used for
The Challenger 605 is a heavy jet with one of the widest cabins in its class, suited to longer trips and larger groups in comfort.
Comfortable for about nine to twelve passengers in a very wide cabin.
Best uses
Best route types
- Long domestic and some transatlantic routes
- Larger group travel with full baggage
- Trips where cabin width and comfort matter
Tradeoffs
Limitations to keep in mind
- Higher fixed and hourly costs than midsize categories
- Not the longest range heavy jet for the farthest routes
- Larger than needed for short trips
Long range with an exceptionally wide cabin.
Alternatives
Similar aircraft and categories
Common questions
What is the Challenger 605 known for?
A very wide, comfortable cabin and long range, which make it a strong choice for larger groups on longer trips.
How many passengers fit?
About nine to twelve comfortably in a wide cabin.
Can it cross the Atlantic?
It can fly some transatlantic routes, though the longest intercontinental legs suit ultra long range jets.
Routes this aircraft commonly flies
- New York to Los AngelesPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to Los Angeles.
- New York to Las VegasPlan a private jet from New York to Las Vegas: five-hour westbound transcon, super midsize and heavy ranges, TEB to LAS event-week pricing.
- New York to LondonPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to London.
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Last reviewed May 2026. Estimates use planning assumptions that we revisit periodically.