Challenger 650
The latest version of the Challenger 600 line with a redesigned cabin and modern avionics.
- Passengers
- Up to 12
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Cruise speed
- 470 kts (870 km/h)
- Cabin height
- 1.85 m
- Baggage
- 115 cu ft
Best for: Transatlantic non-stop with eight passengers.
Flying times
Estimated times from Farnborough, allowing for the usual headwind across the Atlantic westbound and tailwind eastbound. Weather, routing and your choice of airport change them; we confirm exact times with your quote.
| To | Distance | Flying time | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 136 nm | About 35 min | Nonstop |
| Paris | 186 nm | About 45 min | Nonstop |
| Geneva | 407 nm | About 1h 10m | Nonstop |
| Nice | 560 nm | About 1h 30m | Nonstop |
| Ibiza | 750 nm | About 1h 55m | Nonstop |
| Marrakech | 1,224 nm | About 2h 55m | Nonstop |
| Mykonos | 1,383 nm | About 3h 15m | Nonstop |
| Dubai | 2,979 nm | About 6h 40m | Nonstop |
| New York | 2,986 nm | About 7h 40m | Nonstop with a light load |
Room to stand, sit back or sleep
1.85 m tall and 2.49 m wide, with a cabin 8.7 m long, so most passengers can walk upright. The typical layout seats 12, mostly in facing pairs with tables between them, with a divan that can be made up as a bed. The baggage hold takes about 115 cubic feet.
- Height
- 1.85 m
- Width
- 2.49 m
- Length
- 8.7 m
Photos
Representative aircraft. The aircraft you fly will be confirmed, with its own photos, in your quote.
Specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
|---|---|
| Model | Challenger 650 |
| Category | Heavy jet |
Performance
| Range | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 470 kts (870 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 1,780 m |
Cabin and capacity
| Passengers | 12 typical |
|---|---|
| Cabin height | 1.85 m |
| Cabin width | 2.49 m |
| Cabin length | 8.7 m |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft (3.3 m³) |
Aircraft
| Length | 20.9 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.6 m |
| Height | 6.3 m |
| Maximum take-off weight | 21,863 kg |
| Engines | 2 × GE CF34-3B MTO |
Manufacturer figures. Range is with typical passengers and IFR reserves; take-off and landing distances are at maximum weight, sea level, standard conditions.
Similar aircraft
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Up to 14 passengers · 4,350 nmFly the Challenger 650
Tell us the trip. We'll check which Challenger 650s are available, or suggest the best alternative.
Questions
How many passengers does the Challenger 650 seat?
Up to 12 in a typical executive layout. Some aircraft are configured differently, so we confirm the exact seating for your trip when we quote.
How far can the Challenger 650 fly?
The manufacturer quotes a range of about 4,000 nautical miles. With a normal load and reserves we plan on about 3,400 nm nonstop; winds, passengers and luggage all change it.
Can the Challenger 650 fly London to Dubai nonstop?
London to Dubai is about 2,979 nm. That is comfortably within its range.
Can the Challenger 650 cross the Atlantic?
London to New York is about 2,986 nm. Flying west into the prevailing winds it behaves more like 3,434 nm. It normally makes one fuel stop, often in Iceland, Ireland or Canada. For nonstop transatlantic flights we suggest a larger, longer-range jet.
How fast is the Challenger 650?
It typically cruises at about 470 knots (870 km/h). London to Nice takes about 1h 30m.
How much luggage fits on the Challenger 650?
The baggage hold takes about 115 cubic feet (3.3 m³). How many bags that means depends on their size and shape, so tell us what you are bringing, including skis, golf bags or pushchairs, and we will confirm it fits or suggest a larger aircraft.
