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Bombardier Challenger 650: price, charter cost and specs

· specifications and rates

Operator rate
about $10,000/h, published average before positioning
All-in class estimate
$8,900–$14,000 per flight hour
Seats
10–12
Range
4,000 nm
Cruise
470 KTAS
New price
$35.5M (2026, equipped)
Production
In production

Estimate, not a quote. Published operator averages exclude positioning and route-specific charges; the class band is an all-in planning rate.

Aircraft at a glance

Bombardier Challenger 650 specifications

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Published model specifications with source footnotes
SpecificationValueSource
Production statusIn production1[1]
Typical passenger seats104[4]
Maximum passenger seats121[1]
Published range4,000 nm1[1]
High-speed cruise470 KTAS1[1]
Long-range cruise424 KTAS3[3]
Maximum altitude41,000 ft1[1]
Cabin height72 in1[1]
Cabin width95 in1[1]
Cabin length307 in1[1]
Baggage capacity115 cu ft1[1]
Engines2 × GE CF34-3B1[1]
Takeoff distance5,640 ft1[1]
Reported new price$35.5M (2026, equipped)7[7]
  1. Bombardier — Challenger 650 (specifications) · 2026-10-14 · Range condition: Theoretical range with NBAA IFR reserves, ISA, long-range cruise, 6 passengers / 2 crew (Bombardier) · Takeoff condition: Takeoff distance, sea level, ISA, MTOW (48,200 lb)
  2. Bombardier — Challenger 650 fact sheet (PDF) · 2024-04-09
  3. Jetcraft — Bombardier Challenger 650 (2014–present) overview · 2024-09-30
  4. Business Jet Traveler (AIN Media Group) — Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft directory · 2026-06-11
  5. GlobalAir.com — Challenger 650 Specifications & Operating Cost · accessed 2026-10-21
  6. Flycraft/Radar — N215QS: 2026 Bombardier Challenger 650 (FAA registry data) · accessed 2026-10-21
  7. Aviation Week / Business & Commercial Aviation — 2026 Purchase Planning Handbook airplane charts (Q1 2026) · 2026-03-02 · Price research note: reported equipped price; B&CA 2026 Purchase Planning Handbook (Q1 2026). GlobalAir.com: 'As of Q2 2025, the list price of the Challenger 650 is $32,400,000'; Business Jet Traveler directory 'Price New $32M'
  8. Paramount Business Jets — Challenger 650 Private Jet Charter · undated; accessed 2026-10-21
  9. Air Charter Advisors — Bombardier Challenger 650 · undated; accessed 2026-10-21

Model-specific estimate

Where it flies nonstop

Typical seating load · not for flight planning

From TEB

Teterboro Airport

Nonstop

  • Boston · BED40 m
  • Toronto · YYZ1 h 5 m
  • Chicago · MDW1 h 55 m
  • Atlanta · PDK1 h 55 m
  • Orlando · ORL2 h 20 m
  • Tampa · TPA2 h 30 m
  • Palm Beach · DJT2 h 30 m
  • Miami · OPF2 h 35 m
  • Dallas · DAL3 h 20 m
  • Houston · HOU3 h 25 m

Needs a technical stop

  • Greece · ATH1 stop · 10 h 35 m
  • Hawaii · HNL1 stop · 12 h 25 m
  • Dubai · DWC1 stop · 14 h 10 m
  • India · DEL1 stop · 15 h 5 m
  • Tokyo · HND1 stop · 16 h 25 m
  • Maldives · MLE1 stop · 17 h 50 m

From VNY

Van Nuys Airport

Nonstop

  • San Diego · SAN35 m
  • Las Vegas · LAS45 m
  • Oakland · OAK1 h
  • San Francisco · SFO1 h
  • Phoenix · SCF1 h 5 m
  • Aspen · ASE1 h 45 m
  • Denver · APA1 h 55 m
  • Cabo San Lucas · SJD2 h 10 m
  • Seattle · BFI2 h 15 m
  • San Antonio · SAT2 h 35 m

Needs a technical stop

  • London · LTN1 stop · 11 h 35 m
  • Paris · LBG1 stop · 12 h
  • Nice · NCE1 stop · 12 h 45 m
  • Ibiza · IBZ1 stop · 12 h 45 m
  • Italy · CIA1 stop · 13 h 15 m
  • Tokyo · HND1 stop · 13 h 35 m

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Bombardier Challenger 650 FAQ

How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 650 seat?

The Bombardier Challenger 650 configurations in this guide show 10–12 passenger seats.

What is the range of the Bombardier Challenger 650?

The Bombardier Challenger 650 published range is 4,000 nautical miles under the stated manufacturer conditions.

What is the estimated charter rate for the Bombardier Challenger 650?

The Bombardier Challenger 650 published operator average is about $10,000 per hour before positioning, taxes and airport fees.

Can the Bombardier Challenger 650 fly from New York to Los Angeles nonstop?

Yes. The Bombardier Challenger 650 estimate is about 5 h 45 m nonstop from Teterboro to Van Nuys; winter headwinds can still force a fuel stop.

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