Turboprop · Comparison
Beechcraft King Air 300 vs Beechcraft King Air 350
Side-by-side Turboprop analysis of the Beechcraft King Air 300 and Beechcraft King Air 350: 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
- 6 / 9
- Range
- 2,908 km / 3,400 km
How to choose
Cabin and capacity: the Beechcraft King Air 300 is configured for 6 seats with cabin height 1.5 m; the Beechcraft King Air 350 offers 9 seats and 1.4 m cabin height. Choose the roomier cabin when passenger count or stand-up comfort matters more than brochure range.
Mission fit: published range is 2,908 km for the Beechcraft King Air 300 versus 3,400 km for the Beechcraft King Air 350, with cruise speeds of 578 km/h and 580 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 $3,063/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and $2,100/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 350. Takeoff runway guidance is 1204 m versus 1100 m — relevant when destination airports are short-field.
Empty-leg market signal on EmptyJet: 5 live public offers for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and 60 for the Beechcraft King Air 350 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 300 | Beechcraft King Air 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft |
| Category | Turboprop | Turboprop |
| Seats | 6 | 9 |
| Range | 2,908 km | 3,400 km |
| Cruise speed | 578 km/h | 580 km/h |
| Typical hourly cost | $3,063/hr | $2,100/hr |
| Cabin height | 1.5 m | 1.4 m |
| Takeoff runway | 1204 m | 1100 m |
| Empty-leg offers on EmptyJet | 5 | 60 |
Key takeaways
The Beechcraft King Air 350 seats more passengers (9 vs 6). On published range, the Beechcraft King Air 350 covers more distance (3,400 km vs 2,908 km). Typical hourly cost favors the Beechcraft King Air 350 ($2,100/hr vs $3,063/hr). EmptyJet currently lists more empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air 350 (60 vs 5).
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FAQ
Which seats more passengers, the Beechcraft King Air 300 or the Beechcraft King Air 350?
Published seating is 6 for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and 9 for the Beechcraft King Air 350.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft King Air 300 or the Beechcraft King Air 350?
Published range is 2,908 km for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and 3,400 km for the Beechcraft King Air 350.
What is the typical hourly cost difference between the Beechcraft King Air 300 and the Beechcraft King Air 350?
Typical hourly cost is listed at $3,063/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and $2,100/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 350.
How many empty-leg offers does EmptyJet list for the Beechcraft King Air 300 vs the Beechcraft King Air 350?
EmptyJet currently lists 5 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and 60 for the Beechcraft King Air 350. Counts change as listings appear or leave the catalog.