PC-12
Single-engine turboprop with a huge cargo door and a cabin wider than most light jets. Lands almost anywhere.
- Passengers
- Up to 8
- Range
- 1,800 nm
- Cruise speed
- 280 kts (519 km/h)
- Cabin height
- 1.47 m
- Baggage
- 40 cu ft
Best for: Ski airfields, Courchevel altiport, bulky luggage.
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 50 min | Nonstop |
| Paris | 186 nm | About 1h 00m | Nonstop |
| Geneva | 407 nm | About 1h 45m | Nonstop |
| Nice | 560 nm | About 2h 20m | Nonstop |
| Ibiza | 750 nm | About 3h 00m | Nonstop |
| Marrakech | 1,224 nm | About 4h 40m | Nonstop |
| Mykonos | 1,383 nm | About 5h 15m | Nonstop |
| Dubai | 2,979 nm | With a stop | One fuel stop |
| New York | 2,986 nm | With a stop | One fuel stop |
A compact, efficient cabin
1.47 m tall and 1.52 m wide, with a cabin 5.2 m long. The typical layout seats 8, mostly in facing pairs with tables between them. The baggage hold takes about 40 cubic feet.
- Height
- 1.47 m
- Width
- 1.52 m
- Length
- 5.2 m
Photos
Representative aircraft. The aircraft you fly will be confirmed, with its own photos, in your quote.
Specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
|---|---|
| Model | PC-12 |
| Category | Turboprop |
Performance
| Range | 1,800 nm (3,334 km) |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 280 kts (519 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 30,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 790 m |
Cabin and capacity
| Passengers | 8 typical |
|---|---|
| Cabin height | 1.47 m |
| Cabin width | 1.52 m |
| Cabin length | 5.2 m |
| Baggage | 40 cu ft (1.1 m³) |
Aircraft
| Length | 14.4 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.3 m |
| Height | 4.3 m |
| Maximum take-off weight | 4,740 kg |
| Engines | 1 × Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67P |
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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Tell us the trip. We'll check which PC-12s are available, or suggest the best alternative.
Questions
How many passengers does the PC-12 seat?
Up to 8 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 PC-12 fly?
The manufacturer quotes a range of about 1,800 nautical miles. With a normal load and reserves we plan on about 1,550 nm nonstop; winds, passengers and luggage all change it.
Can the PC-12 fly London to Dubai nonstop?
London to Dubai is about 2,979 nm. That is beyond its range, so it needs one fuel stop.
Can the PC-12 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 PC-12?
It typically cruises at about 280 knots (519 km/h). London to Nice takes about 2h 20m.
How much luggage fits on the PC-12?
The baggage hold takes about 40 cubic feet (1.1 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.
