Aircraft guide
Bombardier Challenger 605 Charter Cost and Specs
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
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 VegasPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to Las Vegas.
- New York to LondonPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to London.
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Last reviewed June 2026. Estimates use planning assumptions that we revisit periodically.