Heavy jets.
Heavy jets intercontinental range, separate cabin zones and a cabin attendant. Empty legs on heavy jets are the biggest single savings on the board. They seat 10–14 and fly 4,000–5,000 nm; published 2026 guides put them at $9,000–$15,000 per block hour, so a one-hour empty leg is estimated at £1,724–£8,468 against £6,745–£11,241 for a standard charter. Typical types: Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 900LX, Embraer Legacy 650.
| Seats | 10–14 |
|---|---|
| Range | 4,000–5,000 nm |
| Cabin | Two or three cabin zones, full galley, cabin attendant |
| Baggage | 150–200 cu ft |
| Speed | 470–490 kt |
| Hourly band (2026 guides) | $9,000–$15,000 (£6,745–£11,241) |
| One-hour empty leg (est.) | £1,724–£8,468 |
| Typical aircraft | Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 900LX, Embraer Legacy 650, Gulfstream G450, Bombardier Global 5000 |
What is a heavy jet like in practice?
Intercontinental range, separate cabin zones and a cabin attendant. Empty legs on heavy jets are the biggest single savings on the board.
A heavy jet full charter from London to Dubai is usually 60,000 pounds or more. The same aircraft repositioning empty can be released at a fraction of that, which is why heavy jet empty legs are worth watching even for two passengers.
Best for: Long haul with a group: London to Dubai, New York or Riyadh non-stop, with room to sleep, work and eat separately.
How much does a heavy jet cost to charter?
Published 2026 guides put heavy jets at $9,000–$15,000 per block hour <a class="cite" href="#src-paramount-2026" aria-label="Source: Paramount Business Jets, "Private Jet Rental | Jet Cost & Hourly Rates (2026)"">(Paramount Business Jets, 2026)</a> <a class="cite" href="#src-amalfi-2026" aria-label="Source: Amalfi Jets, "Private Jet Cost Per Hour 2026: Rates by Jet Type"">(Amalfi Jets, 2026)</a> <a class="cite" href="#src-jetvice-2026" aria-label="Source: Jetvice, "Private Jet Charter Hourly Rates 2026"">(Jetvice, 2026)</a>.
A one-hour sector is therefore estimated at $9,000–$15,000 one way and $2,300–$11,300 as an empty leg, before taxes, positioning and airport fees. Empty legs on the board show the operator’s actual price plus our booking fee.
| Sector | Block time | One-way charter (est.) | Empty leg (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour (about 345 nm) | 1h 00m | $9,000–$15,000 | $2,300–$11,300 |
| 2.5 hours (about 1,035 nm) | 2h 30m | $22,500–$37,500 | $5,600–$28,100 |
| 5 hours (about 2,185 nm) | 5h 00m | $45,000–$75,000 | $11,300–$56,300 |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Which routes can a heavy jet fly non-stop?
10 of the routes on this site are within non-stop range, from Zurich to Milan at 118 nm.
- Zurich to Milan: 118 nm, about 0h 30m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$11,300
- Milan to Zurich: 118 nm, about 0h 30m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$11,300
- Geneva to Zurich: 121 nm, about 0h 31m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$11,300
- Zurich to Geneva: 121 nm, about 0h 31m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$11,300
- Nice to Milan: 134 nm, about 0h 32m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$11,300
- Milan to Nice: 134 nm, about 0h 32m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$11,300
- Geneva to Milan: 135 nm, about 0h 33m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$11,300
- Milan to Geneva: 135 nm, about 0h 33m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$11,300
- Nice to Geneva: 157 nm, about 0h 36m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$11,300
- Geneva to Nice: 157 nm, about 0h 36m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$11,300
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
How does a heavy jet compare with the other categories?
It sits between the super-midsize jet and the ultra-long-range jet.
| Category | Seats | Range | Hourly band (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 6–9 | 1,000–1,800 nm | $2,000–$3,100 |
| Very light jet | 4–5 | Up to 1,100 nm | $2,700–$3,500 |
| Light jet | 6–8 | 1,500–2,000 nm | $3,500–$5,500 |
| Midsize jet | 7–9 | 2,000–2,800 nm | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Super-midsize jet | 8–10 | 3,200–3,900 nm | $7,500–$11,000 |
| Heavy jet | 10–14 | 4,000–5,000 nm | $9,000–$15,000 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | 12–19 | 6,000–7,700 nm | $14,000–$22,000 |
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Questions about heavy jets
Can a heavy jet fly London to Dubai non-stop?
Yes. London to Dubai is about 3,000 nautical miles, well within range for every aircraft in this category.
Do heavy jets have beds?
Most have divans that convert to flat beds and some have a private stateroom. Cabin layouts vary by tail, so we confirm the configuration before you book.
Are heavy jet empty legs realistic for two people?
Absolutely. The operator prices the flight, not the seat, so a couple can take a fourteen-seat cabin for less than a light jet charter.
Do you pay per seat or for the whole aircraft?
Almost always the whole aircraft. An empty leg on an eight-seat jet costs the same for one passenger or eight, which is why empty legs work best for groups. A few operators and apps sell single seats on selected flights; where that applies, the listing says so.
Sources
- Paramount Business Jets, "Private Jet Rental | Jet Cost & Hourly Rates (2026)", 2026-08 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Amalfi Jets, "Private Jet Cost Per Hour 2026: Rates by Jet Type", 2026-06-15 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Jetvice, "Private Jet Charter Hourly Rates 2026", 2026-09-01 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Gulfstream G600 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Wikipedia: Business jet (accessed 2026-09-20)
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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