Turboprop · Comparison
Beechcraft King Air 100 vs Piaggio Avanti II
Side-by-side Turboprop analysis of the Beechcraft King Air 100 and Piaggio Avanti II: cabin capacity, published range, typical hourly operating cost, runway needs, and how each model shows up in EmptyJet empty-leg inventory today.
- Class
- Turboprop
- Seats
- 7 / 6
- Range
- 2,600 km / 2,880 km
How to choose
Cabin and capacity: the Beechcraft King Air 100 is configured for 7 seats with cabin height 1.4 m; the Piaggio Avanti II offers 6 seats and 1.7 m cabin height. Choose the roomier cabin when passenger count or stand-up comfort matters more than brochure range.
Mission fit: published range is 2,600 km for the Beechcraft King Air 100 versus 2,880 km for the Piaggio Avanti II, with cruise speeds of 480 km/h and 620 km/h. Longer published range suits thin-route city pairs; shorter-hop missions can prioritize cabin comfort or lower typical hourly cost instead.
Operating cost context: typical hourly cost is listed at $1,800/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 100 and $2,400/hr for the Piaggio Avanti II. Takeoff runway guidance is 1200 m versus 1200 m — relevant when destination airports are short-field.
Empty-leg market signal on EmptyJet: 9 live public offers for the Beechcraft King Air 100 and 20 for the Piaggio Avanti II right now. Higher inventory often means more schedule flexibility on repositioning flights, but availability still depends on the specific route and date.
Specs & availability
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 100 | Piaggio Avanti II |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Piaggio Aerospace |
| Category | Turboprop | Turboprop |
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Range | 2,600 km | 2,880 km |
| Cruise speed | 480 km/h | 620 km/h |
| Typical hourly cost | $1,800/hr | $2,400/hr |
| Cabin height | 1.4 m | 1.7 m |
| Takeoff runway | 1200 m | 1200 m |
| Empty-leg offers on EmptyJet | 9 | 20 |
Key takeaways
The Beechcraft King Air 100 seats more passengers (7 vs 6). On published range, the Piaggio Avanti II covers more distance (2,880 km vs 2,600 km). Typical hourly cost favors the Beechcraft King Air 100 ($1,800/hr vs $2,400/hr). EmptyJet currently lists more empty-leg offers for the Piaggio Avanti II (20 vs 9).
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FAQ
Which seats more passengers, the Beechcraft King Air 100 or the Piaggio Avanti II?
Published seating is 7 for the Beechcraft King Air 100 and 6 for the Piaggio Avanti II.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft King Air 100 or the Piaggio Avanti II?
Published range is 2,600 km for the Beechcraft King Air 100 and 2,880 km for the Piaggio Avanti II.
What is the typical hourly cost difference between the Beechcraft King Air 100 and the Piaggio Avanti II?
Typical hourly cost is listed at $1,800/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 100 and $2,400/hr for the Piaggio Avanti II.
How many empty-leg offers does EmptyJet list for the Beechcraft King Air 100 vs the Piaggio Avanti II?
EmptyJet currently lists 9 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air 100 and 20 for the Piaggio Avanti II. Counts change as listings appear or leave the catalog.