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Cessna 404 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$900 – $1 300
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Cessna 404
Family:
Cessna 4xx
Manufacturer:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Aircraft Class:
Piston
ICAO/IATA Codes:
C404
Number Built:
378
Single Pilot Operations:
Yes
  • Popularity30
  • Reliability55
  • Comfort25

Performance

Service Ceiling:
26 001 ft 7 925 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
8 400 lbs 3 810 kg
Engine Type:
2 x Piston
Typical Engine:
2 x Continental GTSIO-520-M
Typical Avionics:
Conventional flight instruments with Garmin GNS/GTN navigation retrofit
Long Range Cruise Speed:
140 kts 260 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
175 kts 325 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:
13.8 h
Max Range:
1 841 nmi 3 410 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
353 lb/h 160 kg/h
Max Payload:
3 307 lbs 1 500 kg

Cessna 404 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
9
Cabin Height:
4.33 ft 1.32 m
Cabin Width:
4.66 ft 1.42 m
Cabin Length:
18.14 ft 5.53 m
Sleeping Places:
0
Estimated Cabin Volume:
287.5 ft³ 8.14 m³
  • Lavatory

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
13.25 ft 4.04 m
Aircraft Length:
39.53 ft 12.05 m
Wingspan:
46.82 ft 14.27 m
Cabin Zones:
1 unpressurized cabin behind two cockpit positions; up to nine passengers in the standard commuter reference, with aft baggage/cargo area
Doors:
1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:
Nose and/or aft baggage compartment; reference volume 1,8 m3
Airstairs:
Yes

Charter Costs for the Cessna 404

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$900 – $1 300

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$350 000 – $1M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$6.72
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$470 – $730
Annual Cost of Ownership
$220 000 – $340 000
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.53 – $0.77

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$120 000
At 350 hours
$210 000

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$70 000
At 350 hours
$70 000

Boston – Nantucket

KBOS – KACK

Flight time:
29 min
Estimated price:
$1 232

Boston – Vineyard Haven

KBOS – KMVY

Flight time:
22 min
Estimated price:
$1 057

Boston – Provincetown

KBOS – KPVC

Flight time:
14 min
Estimated price:
$857

Boston – Hyannis

KBOS – KHYA

Flight time:
19 min
Estimated price:
$982

Boston – Bar Harbor

KBOS – KBHB

Flight time:
1 h 3 min
Estimated price:
$2 084

Boston – Rockland

KBOS – KRKD

Flight time:
48 min
Estimated price:
$1 708

These route prices are estimates. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

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Passengers

Cessna 404 Description

Picture this: you're eyeing a twin-engine workhorse that consistently punches above its weight class. Meet the Cessna 404 Titan – an aviation legend that blends no-nonsense capability with surprising cabin comforts. Forget cookie-cutter descriptions; this bird earns its reputation through sheer operational grit and intelligent design. Step inside her cabin and you'll immediately notice thoughtful ergonomics. Measuring 5.53 meters long by 1.42 meters wide with 1.32 meters of headroom, the space feels unexpectedly generous. We're talking about serious elbow room for up to nine passengers – a rare feat in this category. Those dimensions translate to actual comfort during three-hour hops, not just theoretical specs on paper. You'll appreciate how easily the cabin swallows gear too, with clever storage solutions throughout. Performance-wise, the Titan refuses to be pigeonholed. Her twin engines devour routes up to 3,410 kilometers nonstop while maintaining a brisk 303 km/h cruise. That means connecting Montreal to Miami or Berlin to Athens without breaking stride. What really impresses pilots? How she handles short runways and unforgiving weather. You get turbine-like reliability without turbine complexity – a sweet spot for operators who value simplicity and lower maintenance bills. Consider the practical luxuries: oversized windows flooding the cabin with natural light, minimal noise intrusion thanks to careful insulation, and ventilation that actually works. While she won't have champagne fountains, the Titan delivers something more valuable: predictable operation. Her reputation for rugged dependability explains why so many remain in service decades after rolling off the line. Whether shuttling corporate teams or serving remote communities, this aircraft makes every kilometer count without fuss. Bottom line? The Cessna 404 embodies that rare trifecta: payload flexibility, operational economy, and genuine passenger comfort. She's the aviation equivalent of your favorite leather jacket – not flashy, but impossibly reliable when conditions get tough. For buyers prioritizing substance over sparkle, this twin remains an utterly compelling choice.

Strengths

  • Transport suited to the selected aircraft category
  • Operator-specific seating or mission configurations

Weaknesses

  • Equipment and interior depend on the individual aircraft
  • Published limits require configuration and loading checks

Best use cases

  • Regional charter
  • Private or business transport

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