Turboprop · Comparison
Beechcraft King Air B200 vs Piaggio Avanti II
Side-by-side Turboprop analysis of the Beechcraft King Air B200 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
- 8 / 6
- Range
- 3,334 km / 2,880 km
How to choose
Cabin and capacity: the Beechcraft King Air B200 is configured for 8 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 3,334 km for the Beechcraft King Air B200 versus 2,880 km for the Piaggio Avanti II, with cruise speeds of 555 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 $2,000/hr for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and $2,400/hr for the Piaggio Avanti II. Takeoff runway guidance is 1110 m versus 1200 m — relevant when destination airports are short-field.
Empty-leg market signal on EmptyJet: 72 live public offers for the Beechcraft King Air B200 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 B200 | Piaggio Avanti II |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Piaggio Aerospace |
| Category | Turboprop | Turboprop |
| Seats | 8 | 6 |
| Range | 3,334 km | 2,880 km |
| Cruise speed | 555 km/h | 620 km/h |
| Typical hourly cost | $2,000/hr | $2,400/hr |
| Cabin height | 1.4 m | 1.7 m |
| Takeoff runway | 1110 m | 1200 m |
| Empty-leg offers on EmptyJet | 72 | 20 |
Key takeaways
The Beechcraft King Air B200 seats more passengers (8 vs 6). On published range, the Beechcraft King Air B200 covers more distance (3,334 km vs 2,880 km). Typical hourly cost favors the Beechcraft King Air B200 ($2,000/hr vs $2,400/hr). EmptyJet currently lists more empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air B200 (72 vs 20).
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FAQ
Which seats more passengers, the Beechcraft King Air B200 or the Piaggio Avanti II?
Published seating is 8 for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and 6 for the Piaggio Avanti II.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft King Air B200 or the Piaggio Avanti II?
Published range is 3,334 km for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and 2,880 km for the Piaggio Avanti II.
What is the typical hourly cost difference between the Beechcraft King Air B200 and the Piaggio Avanti II?
Typical hourly cost is listed at $2,000/hr for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and $2,400/hr for the Piaggio Avanti II.
How many empty-leg offers does EmptyJet list for the Beechcraft King Air B200 vs the Piaggio Avanti II?
EmptyJet currently lists 72 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and 20 for the Piaggio Avanti II. Counts change as listings appear or leave the catalog.