Why consider the Challenger 650 for a private group?

Cabin width is a major part of its appeal. It offers space for more substantial seating groups than a compact light jet, which can make meetings and longer journeys easier for a small party.

Is a larger cabin the same as a private bedroom?

No. Many interiors use club seats and a divan rather than a separate bedroom. If overnight privacy matters, ask how the actual cabin is partitioned and which seats can be made into sleeping positions.

Is there room for separate activities onboard?

A larger business cabin can provide more than one seating area, allowing conversation or work in different parts of the aircraft. The actual partitions and furniture determine how much privacy those areas offer.

How should we plan baggage for a full passenger party?

A guide figure for baggage space is about 3.26 cubic metres. Send a bag count with dimensions and weights, including sports equipment. The operator can confirm which compartments are usable and whether the passenger and fuel load leave the required allowance.

Can it complete our route without a fuel stop?

The useful answer comes from the operator's plan for the actual party, bags and route. More passengers or baggage can reduce the fuel that can be carried, while winds and reserve requirements can also change the result.

Can passengers stand upright in the cabin?

Cabin height is around 1.86 metres, providing standing room for many adults in the main aisle. Headroom can vary around the cabin fittings, so the quoted height is not the clearance at every point.

Can we arrange meals for a longer flight?

Discuss the menu with the operator when planning the trip. A galley provides service space, but the installed heating equipment, catering arrangements and crew determine whether the proposed meal can be prepared and served as requested.

Challenger 650 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$10 000

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Aircraft Info

Model:: Challenger 650
Family:: Bombardier Challenger 6xx
Manufacturer:: Bombardier Aerospace

Aircraft Class:: Heavy
ICAO/IATA Codes:: CL60/CCJ

Number Built:: 900
Available on Aviapages:: 27
Single Pilot Operations:: No

Popularity80
Reliability90
Comfort85

Performance

Service Ceiling:: 41 001 ft 12 497 m
Max Takeoff Weight:: 48 200 lbs 21 863 kg

Engine Type:: 2 x Turbojet
Typical Engine:: 2 x General Electric CF34-3B
Typical Avionics:: ProLine 21 Advanced

Long Range Cruise Speed:: 413 kts 765 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:: 488 kts 904 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:: 9.4 h
Max Range:: 4 143 nmi 7 672 km
Fuel Burn Rate:: 2 196 lb/h 996 kg/h
Max Payload:: 4 850 lbs 2 200 kg

Challenger 650 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:: 12
Cabin Height:: 6.1 ft 1.86 m
Cabin Width:: 8.17 ft 2.49 m
Cabin Length:: 28.31 ft 8.63 m

Sleeping Places:: 5
Estimated Cabin Volume:: 1 108.58 ft³ 31.39 m³
Luggage Volume:: 115.13 ft³ 3.26 m³

4 Divan seats
5 Sleeping places
Hot meal
Lavatory
Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:: 20.67 ft 6.3 m
Aircraft Length:: 68.41 ft 20.85 m
Wingspan:: 64.34 ft 19.61 m

Cabin Zones:: 2 passenger areas: forward club seating and aft club, conference or divan seating; forward galley/refreshment area and aft lavatory (representative layout)
Doors:: 1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:: Approved baggage compartments; volume, mass limits and cabin access vary with aircraft configuration
Airstairs:: Yes

Charter Costs for the Challenger 650

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour: $10 000

Owning Price

Buying Price (new): $32M
Pre-owned Price Range: $19M – $25.8M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM: $22.95
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h: $3 173 – $4 759
Annual Cost of Ownership: $1.76M – $2.64M
Cost per Seat-Mile: $1.99

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours: $793 224
At 350 hours: $1.39M

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours: $812 100
At 350 hours: $812 100

Farnborough – Dubai

EGLF – OMDW

Flight time:: 6 h 26 min
Estimated price:: $65 751

Paris – New York City

LFPB – KTEB

Flight time:: 8 h 2 min
Estimated price:: $81 291

Farnborough – New York City

EGLF – KTEB

Flight time:: 7 h 38 min
Estimated price:: $77 406

Nice – Dubai

LFMN – OMDW

Flight time:: 5 h 38 min
Estimated price:: $57 980

Geneve – Doha

LSGG – OTBD

Flight time:: 5 h 27 min
Estimated price:: $56 200

Dubai – Male

OMDW – VRMM

Flight time:: 3 h 50 min
Estimated price:: $40 497

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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Challenger 650 Description

The Challenger 650 was derived from the Challenger 605 model with improved avionics and 5% additional thrust which increases performance into smaller airports. The Challenger 650 is the only aircraft in its class with available seating for up to 12 passengers. With all seats filled, a wider cabin means that there’s still plenty of room for comfort. The cabin measures 8.6 m long by 2.49 m wide by 1.86 m tall giving it a total cabin volume of 32.56 cubic meters making it comfortable for 10 passengers, with the maximum configuration seating 16. The baggage compartment can hold up to 16.4 bags assuming your average piece of luggage is less than 0.14 cubic meter. The Challenger 650 has a maximum range (not including headwinds, high altitude, hot temperatures, or higher capacity) of 7472 kilometers and a maximum speed of 870.6 kilometers per hour.