Turboprop · Comparison
Beechcraft King Air 200 vs Beechcraft King Air 300
Side-by-side Turboprop analysis of the Beechcraft King Air 200 and Beechcraft King Air 300: 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
- 8 / 6
- Range
- 3,334 km / 2,908 km
How to choose
Cabin and capacity: the Beechcraft King Air 200 is configured for 8 seats with cabin height 1.4 m; the Beechcraft King Air 300 offers 6 seats and 1.5 m cabin height. Choose the roomier cabin when passenger count or stand-up comfort matters more than brochure range.
Mission fit: published range is 3,334 km for the Beechcraft King Air 200 versus 2,908 km for the Beechcraft King Air 300, with cruise speeds of 555 km/h and 578 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 $2,000/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 200 and $3,063/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 300. Takeoff runway guidance is 1110 m versus 1204 m — relevant when destination airports are short-field.
Empty-leg market signal on EmptyJet: 42 live public offers for the Beechcraft King Air 200 and 5 for the Beechcraft King Air 300 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 200 | Beechcraft King Air 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft |
| Category | Turboprop | Turboprop |
| Seats | 8 | 6 |
| Range | 3,334 km | 2,908 km |
| Cruise speed | 555 km/h | 578 km/h |
| Typical hourly cost | $2,000/hr | $3,063/hr |
| Cabin height | 1.4 m | 1.5 m |
| Takeoff runway | 1110 m | 1204 m |
| Empty-leg offers on EmptyJet | 42 | 5 |
Key takeaways
The Beechcraft King Air 200 seats more passengers (8 vs 6). On published range, the Beechcraft King Air 200 covers more distance (3,334 km vs 2,908 km). Typical hourly cost favors the Beechcraft King Air 200 ($2,000/hr vs $3,063/hr). EmptyJet currently lists more empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air 200 (42 vs 5).
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FAQ
Which seats more passengers, the Beechcraft King Air 200 or the Beechcraft King Air 300?
Published seating is 8 for the Beechcraft King Air 200 and 6 for the Beechcraft King Air 300.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft King Air 200 or the Beechcraft King Air 300?
Published range is 3,334 km for the Beechcraft King Air 200 and 2,908 km for the Beechcraft King Air 300.
What is the typical hourly cost difference between the Beechcraft King Air 200 and the Beechcraft King Air 300?
Typical hourly cost is listed at $2,000/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 200 and $3,063/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 300.
How many empty-leg offers does EmptyJet list for the Beechcraft King Air 200 vs the Beechcraft King Air 300?
EmptyJet currently lists 42 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air 200 and 5 for the Beechcraft King Air 300. Counts change as listings appear or leave the catalog.