Turboprop · Comparison
Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Side-by-side Turboprop analysis of the Beechcraft King Air 360 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX: 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 / 8
- Range
- 3,345 km / 3,341 km
How to choose
Cabin and capacity: the Beechcraft King Air 360 is configured for 8 seats with cabin height 1.5 m; the Pilatus PC-12 NGX offers 8 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 3,345 km for the Beechcraft King Air 360 versus 3,341 km for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, with cruise speeds of 578 km/h and 537 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 $3,500/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 360 and $1,700/hr for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Takeoff runway guidance is 1556 m versus 793 m — relevant when destination airports are short-field.
Empty-leg market signal on EmptyJet: 20 live public offers for the Beechcraft King Air 360 and 21 for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX 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 360 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Pilatus Aircraft |
| Category | Turboprop | Turboprop |
| Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Range | 3,345 km | 3,341 km |
| Cruise speed | 578 km/h | 537 km/h |
| Typical hourly cost | $3,500/hr | $1,700/hr |
| Cabin height | 1.5 m | 1.4 m |
| Takeoff runway | 1556 m | 793 m |
| Empty-leg offers on EmptyJet | 20 | 21 |
Key takeaways
On published range, the Beechcraft King Air 360 covers more distance (3,345 km vs 3,341 km). Typical hourly cost favors the Pilatus PC-12 NGX ($1,700/hr vs $3,500/hr). EmptyJet currently lists more empty-leg offers for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX (21 vs 20).
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FAQ
Which seats more passengers, the Beechcraft King Air 360 or the Pilatus PC-12 NGX?
Published seating is 8 for the Beechcraft King Air 360 and 8 for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft King Air 360 or the Pilatus PC-12 NGX?
Published range is 3,345 km for the Beechcraft King Air 360 and 3,341 km for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX.
What is the typical hourly cost difference between the Beechcraft King Air 360 and the Pilatus PC-12 NGX?
Typical hourly cost is listed at $3,500/hr for the Beechcraft King Air 360 and $1,700/hr for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX.
How many empty-leg offers does EmptyJet list for the Beechcraft King Air 360 vs the Pilatus PC-12 NGX?
EmptyJet currently lists 20 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air 360 and 21 for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Counts change as listings appear or leave the catalog.