8–10 seats · 3,200–3,900 nm · 450–480 kt

Super-midsize jets.

Super-midsize jets wide cabins that can cross the Atlantic. The sweet spot between comfort and cost for long flights. They seat 8–10 and fly 3,200–3,900 nm; published 2026 guides put them at $7,500–$11,000 per block hour, so a one-hour empty leg is estimated at £1,424–£6,220 against £5,620–£8,243 for a standard charter. Typical types: Bombardier Challenger 3500, Embraer Praetor 600, Cessna Citation Longitude.

Key facts
Seats	8–10
Range	3,200–3,900 nm
Cabin	Wide stand-up cabin, full galley, enclosed lavatory
Baggage	100–130 cu ft
Speed	450–480 kt
Hourly band (2026 guides)	$7,500–$11,000 (£5,620–£8,243)
One-hour empty leg (est.)	£1,424–£6,220
Typical aircraft	Bombardier Challenger 3500, Embraer Praetor 600, Cessna Citation Longitude, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, Gulfstream G280

Gulfstream G280 super-midsize jet on approach

What is a super-midsize jet like in practice?

Wide cabins that can cross the Atlantic. The sweet spot between comfort and cost for long flights.

Super-midsize empty legs often appear when an aircraft repositions between the Gulf and Europe or across the Atlantic. They are the best value way to fly six or more hours privately.

Best for: Transatlantic-capable sectors, Middle East to Europe non-stop, and groups of eight to ten who want a wide cabin.

How much does a super-midsize jet cost to charter?

Published 2026 guides put super-midsize jets at $7,500–$11,000 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 $7,500–$11,000 one way and $1,900–$8,300 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.

Super-midsize jet estimates by sector length (USD)
Sector	Block time	One-way charter (est.)	Empty leg (est.)
1 hour (about 330 nm)	1h 00m	$7,500–$11,000	$1,900–$8,300
2.5 hours (about 990 nm)	2h 30m	$18,800–$27,500	$4,700–$20,600
5 hours (about 2,090 nm)	5h 00m	$37,500–$55,000	$9,400–$41,300

Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.

Which routes can a super-midsize 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 31m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$8,300
Milan to Zurich: 118 nm, about 0h 31m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$8,300
Geneva to Zurich: 121 nm, about 0h 31m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$8,300
Zurich to Geneva: 121 nm, about 0h 31m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$8,300
Nice to Milan: 134 nm, about 0h 33m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$8,300
Milan to Nice: 134 nm, about 0h 33m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$8,300
Geneva to Milan: 135 nm, about 0h 33m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$8,300
Milan to Geneva: 135 nm, about 0h 33m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$8,300
Nice to Geneva: 157 nm, about 0h 36m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$8,300
Geneva to Nice: 157 nm, about 0h 36m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$8,300

Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.

How does a super-midsize jet compare with the other categories?

It sits between the midsize jet and the heavy 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

Super-midsize jet empty legs on the board

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Questions about super-midsize jets

Can a super-midsize jet fly London to New York?

Westbound against the wind it is marginal on most types and often needs a stop in Ireland or Newfoundland. Eastbound New York to London is usually non-stop.

Is there a cabin attendant?

Not by default. Many operators can add a cabin attendant for a fee; on flights over four hours it is worth asking.

What is the baggage allowance?

Generous. Most types take ten cases plus soft bags in an external hold, and there is usually room for skis or golf bags.

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.