Aircraft
Embraer Legacy 500
The Embraer Legacy 500 is a super midsize jet with up to 9 seats and 5,789 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 5,789 km
- Cruise
- 863 km/h
- Hourly
- $3,800
About this aircraft
The Legacy 500 stretches the 450 platform for more cabin length and stage flexibility—Embraer's pre-Praetor super-midsize flagship of its generation.
Fly-by-wire controls and a stand-up flat floor made it a favorite versus Challenger 300-class rivals. The Praetor 600 later took the long-range crown; 500s remain strong charter assets with mature Embraer support networks. Flat-floor Embraer DNA is the lasting appeal.
Ideal Embraer super-midsize when Praetor 600 is unavailable but you still want Legacy 500 cabin length.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Embraer Legacy 500 appeared in 686 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was London (STN) to Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX), listed 10 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 457 routes and 6 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Embraer Legacy 500 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 11,066, with an observed range of USD 2,000–USD 73,590 (962 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 658 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 68 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Super Midsize Jet
- Range
- 5,789 km
- Cruise speed
- 863 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,325 m
- Landing runway
- 647 m
- ICAO type
- E545
Cabin
- Seats
- 9
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Width
- 2.08 m
- Length
- 8.18 m
- Cabin area
- 27.8 m²
- Baggage
- 4.2 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 3,800
- Fuel burn
- 270 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,620
- Manufacturer
- Embraer
Best missions
- Longer super-midsize Embraer trips
- Transcontinental Legacy 500 missions
- Legacy 500 empty-leg availability
Sources
- Embraer Praetor jetsEmbraer
- Legacy 450/500 overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Embraer Legacy 500 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 686 empty-leg offers for the Embraer Legacy 500 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Embraer Legacy 500?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Embraer Legacy 500 corridor was London (STN) to Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX), with 10 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Embraer Legacy 500?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Embraer Legacy 500 show a median ask of USD 11,066 across 962 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 Embraer Legacy 500?
The Embraer Legacy 500 has a published maximum range of 5,789 km.
How many passengers does the Embraer Legacy 500 seat?
The Embraer Legacy 500 is configured for up to 9 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Embraer Legacy 500?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Embraer Legacy 500 operating cost near USD 3,800 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Embraer Legacy 500 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Embraer Legacy 500 is about 270 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Embraer Legacy 500 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Embraer Legacy 500 is about 1,325 m.
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