Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 605
The Bombardier Challenger 605 is a heavy jet with up to 12 seats and 7,400 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 12
- Range
- 7,400 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $4,700
About this aircraft
The Challenger 605 updates the 604 with a modernized cabin, Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, and refined systems while keeping the wide Challenger cross-section.
It became the standard large-cabin Challenger for many operators through the 2010s before the 650. Cabin comfort, mature support, and common type ratings keep it highly usable in charter and corporate fleets.
A sweet spot between classic 604 economics and newest 650 interiors when you want proven Challenger heavy capability today.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Bombardier Challenger 605 appeared in 1,931 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Calgary (YYC) to Edmonton (YEG), listed 12 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 1,411 routes and 16 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Bombardier Challenger 605 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 14,986, with an observed range of USD 1,510–USD 125,376 (2,807 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 853 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 93 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Heavy Jet
- Range
- 7,400 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,740 m
- Landing runway
- 800 m
- ICAO type
- CL60
Cabin
- Seats
- 12
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Width
- 2.41 m
- Length
- 8.66 m
- Cabin area
- 34.4 m²
- Baggage
- 3.2 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 4,700
- Fuel burn
- 340 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 2,040
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
Best missions
- Modernized Challenger heavy trips
- Transatlantic wide-cabin travel
- 605 empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Bombardier business aircraftBombardier
- Challenger 605 specificationsGlobalAir
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Bombardier Challenger 605 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 1,931 empty-leg offers for the Bombardier Challenger 605 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Bombardier Challenger 605?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Bombardier Challenger 605 corridor was Calgary (YYC) to Edmonton (YEG), with 12 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Bombardier Challenger 605?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Bombardier Challenger 605 show a median ask of USD 14,986 across 2,807 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Bombardier Challenger 605?
The Bombardier Challenger 605 has a published maximum range of 7,400 km.
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 605 seat?
The Bombardier Challenger 605 is configured for up to 12 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Bombardier Challenger 605?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Bombardier Challenger 605 operating cost near USD 4,700 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Bombardier Challenger 605 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Bombardier Challenger 605 is about 340 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Bombardier Challenger 605 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Bombardier Challenger 605 is about 1,740 m.
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