Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 601
The Bombardier Challenger 601 is a heavy jet with up to 10 seats and 6,600 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 6,600 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $4,600
About this aircraft
The Challenger 601 improved the 600 with GE CF34 engines and better performance—cementing Challenger as a true intercontinental heavy jet of the 1980s–90s.
It remains the classic wide-cabin Challenger many travelers still recognize. Variants 3A/3R refined systems further; all share the signature Challenger cross-section.
Still flown in corporate and charter fleets that value mature support and cabin width.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Bombardier Challenger 601 appeared in 476 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Teterboro (TEB) to Van Nuys (VNY), listed 52 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 269 routes and 2 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Bombardier Challenger 601 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 21,373, with an observed range of USD 2,597–USD 55,338 (567 priced listings; a flight listed more than once counts each time).
- Typical missions ran about 1,578 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- Right now, 1 empty-leg offer for this model is live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Heavy Jet
- Range
- 6,600 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,700 m
- Landing runway
- 800 m
- ICAO type
- CL60
Cabin
- Seats
- 10
- Height
- 1.85 m
- Width
- 2.49 m
- Length
- 7.77 m
- Cabin area
- 35.9 m²
- Baggage
- 3.3 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 4,600
- Fuel burn
- 1,287 L/h (340 US gal/h)
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 2,040
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
Best missions
- Classic Challenger heavy continental trips
- Transatlantic missions on capable 601s
- 601-family empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Bombardier business aircraftBombardier
- Challenger 601 specificationsGlobalAir
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FAQ
How often does the Bombardier Challenger 601 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 476 empty-leg offers for the Bombardier Challenger 601 from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Bombardier Challenger 601?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Bombardier Challenger 601 corridor was Teterboro (TEB) to Van Nuys (VNY), with 52 listings from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Bombardier Challenger 601?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Bombardier Challenger 601 show a median ask of USD 21,373 across 567 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Bombardier Challenger 601?
The Bombardier Challenger 601 has a published maximum range of 6,600 km.
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 601 seat?
The Bombardier Challenger 601 is configured for up to 10 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Bombardier Challenger 601?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Bombardier Challenger 601 operating cost near USD 4,600 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Bombardier Challenger 601 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Bombardier Challenger 601 is about 1,287 liters (340 US gallons) per hour.
What runway length does a Bombardier Challenger 601 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Bombardier Challenger 601 is about 1,700 m.
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