Legacy 500
The Praetor 600's predecessor. Flat floor, fly-by-wire, full galley.
- Passengers
- Up to 10
- Range
- 3,100 nm
- Cruise speed
- 466 kts (863 km/h)
- Cabin height
- 1.83 m
- Baggage
- 155 cu ft
Best for: Super midsize comfort at midsize rates.
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 40 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 3h 00m | Nonstop |
| Mykonos | 1,383 nm | About 3h 20m | Nonstop |
| Dubai | 2,979 nm | About 6h 45m | Nonstop with a light load |
| New York | 2,986 nm | With a stop | One fuel stop |
A cabin you can stand up in
1.83 m tall and 2.08 m wide, with a cabin 8.3 m long, so most passengers can walk upright. The typical layout seats 10, mostly in facing pairs with tables between them. The baggage hold takes about 155 cubic feet.
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Width
- 2.08 m
- Length
- 8.3 m
Photos
Representative aircraft. The aircraft you fly will be confirmed, with its own photos, in your quote.
Specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
|---|---|
| Model | Legacy 500 |
| Category | Super midsize |
Performance
| Range | 3,100 nm (5,741 km) |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 466 kts (863 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 1,400 m |
Cabin and capacity
| Passengers | 10 typical |
|---|---|
| Cabin height | 1.83 m |
| Cabin width | 2.08 m |
| Cabin length | 8.3 m |
| Baggage | 155 cu ft (4.4 m³) |
Aircraft
| Length | 20.7 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.5 m |
| Height | 6.4 m |
| Maximum take-off weight | 17,400 kg |
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7500E |
Manufacturer figures. Range is with typical passengers and IFR reserves; take-off and landing distances are at maximum weight, sea level, standard conditions.
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Up to 10 passengers · 3,500 nmFly the Legacy 500
Tell us the trip. We'll check which Legacy 500s are available, or suggest the best alternative.
Questions
How many passengers does the Legacy 500 seat?
Up to 10 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 Legacy 500 fly?
The manufacturer quotes a range of about 3,100 nautical miles. With a normal load and reserves we plan on about 2,650 nm nonstop; winds, passengers and luggage all change it.
Can the Legacy 500 fly London to Dubai nonstop?
London to Dubai is about 2,979 nm. That is close to its limit, so it is usually nonstop with a light load and calm winds, and sometimes needs a short fuel stop. We check on the day.
Can the Legacy 500 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 Legacy 500?
It typically cruises at about 466 knots (863 km/h). London to Nice takes about 1h 30m.
How much luggage fits on the Legacy 500?
The baggage hold takes about 155 cubic feet (4.4 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.
