Aircraft
Embraer Praetor 500
The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super midsize jet with up to 9 seats and 6,019 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 6,019 km
- Cruise
- 863 km/h
- Hourly
- $3,900
About this aircraft
The Praetor 500 evolves the Legacy 450 into Embraer's current mid-super-midsize offering—more stage flexibility and cabin polish with fly-by-wire controls.
It targets operators who want Praetor technology without Praetor 600 ultra-long fuel. Flat-floor cabin and strong field performance remain central to the Embraer pitch against Challenger 350-class rivals today. Praetor polish without 600-class fuel fraction.
Choose 500 when Challenger 350-class missions fit but Embraer systems and Praetor cabin polish are preferred.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Embraer Praetor 500 appeared in 276 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Essendon Fields (MEB) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD), listed 8 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 209 routes and 2 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Embraer Praetor 500 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 7,900, with an observed range of USD 1,598–USD 39,095 (390 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 448 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
Performance
- Category
- Super Midsize Jet
- Range
- 6,019 km
- Cruise speed
- 863 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,316 m
- Landing runway
- 647 m
- ICAO type
- E545
Cabin
- Seats
- 9
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Width
- 2.08 m
- Length
- 7.32 m
- Cabin area
- 27.8 m²
- Baggage
- 4.2 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 3,900
- Fuel burn
- 270 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,620
- Manufacturer
- Embraer
Best missions
- Praetor 500 super-midsize trips
- Transcontinental Embraer midsize-plus missions
- Praetor 500 empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Embraer Praetor 500Embraer
- Embraer Praetor jetsEmbraer
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FAQ
How often does the Embraer Praetor 500 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 276 empty-leg offers for the Embraer Praetor 500 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Embraer Praetor 500?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Embraer Praetor 500 corridor was Essendon Fields (MEB) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD), with 8 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Embraer Praetor 500?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Embraer Praetor 500 show a median ask of USD 7,900 across 390 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 Praetor 500?
The Embraer Praetor 500 has a published maximum range of 6,019 km.
How many passengers does the Embraer Praetor 500 seat?
The Embraer Praetor 500 is configured for up to 9 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Embraer Praetor 500?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Embraer Praetor 500 operating cost near USD 3,900 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Embraer Praetor 500 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Embraer Praetor 500 is about 270 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Embraer Praetor 500 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Embraer Praetor 500 is about 1,316 m.
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