Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 650
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a heavy jet with up to 12 seats and 7,408 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 12
- Range
- 7,408 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $4,700
About this aircraft
The Challenger 650 is Bombardier's current large-cabin Challenger—updated cabin, engines/systems refinements, and the wide cross-section that defines the brand.
It targets intercontinental missions with a comfortable multi-zone cabin and mature worldwide support. Versus Global-family jets, it offers large-cabin Challenger economics without ultra-long-range fuel burn.
The go-to modern Challenger heavy for charter and empty legs.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Bombardier Challenger 650 appeared in 739 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Hamilton (BDA) to Teterboro (TEB), listed 28 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 318 routes and 4 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Bombardier Challenger 650 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 15,200, with an observed range of USD 2,634–USD 89,260 (1,088 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 884 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 40 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Heavy Jet
- Range
- 7,408 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
- 7.80 m
- Cabin area
- 34.4 m²
- Baggage
- 3.2 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 4,700
- Fuel burn
- 330 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,980
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
Best missions
- Large-cabin intercontinental Challenger trips
- Wide-cabin executive group travel
- Challenger 650 empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier
- Bombardier business aircraftBombardier
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Bombardier Challenger 650 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 739 empty-leg offers for the Bombardier Challenger 650 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Bombardier Challenger 650?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Bombardier Challenger 650 corridor was Hamilton (BDA) to Teterboro (TEB), with 28 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Bombardier Challenger 650?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Bombardier Challenger 650 show a median ask of USD 15,200 across 1,088 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 650?
The Bombardier Challenger 650 has a published maximum range of 7,408 km.
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 650 seat?
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is configured for up to 12 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Bombardier Challenger 650?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Bombardier Challenger 650 operating cost near USD 4,700 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Bombardier Challenger 650 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Bombardier Challenger 650 is about 330 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Bombardier Challenger 650 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Bombardier Challenger 650 is about 1,740 m.
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