Heavy jets carry the Delaware trips that need a large cabin, a full galley and range that crosses oceans.
Bombardier Aerospace introduced the Bombardier Challenger 650 in 2015. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 9 to 12 passengers, cruises at 488 knots, tops out at 41,000 feet, covers 4,000 nautical miles and holds 115 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2015
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 488 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 68.5 feet
- Wingspan: 64.3 feet
- Height: 20.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Bombardier Challenger 650 Fits Delaware
Heavy jet trips out of Delaware normally operate from New Castle (KILG).
A published range of 4,000 nautical miles brings Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco and London within reach of Delaware, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
Winds change the answer as well. A westbound leg into a headwind eats into range, so an aircraft that flies a route nonstop in one season may need a fuel stop in another.
On an international leg, New Castle and Delaware Coastal are both customs landing rights airports, so clearance is arranged and confirmed for your specific trip rather than assumed from a published schedule.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Bombardier Challenger 650 run $8,000 to $10,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Delaware to London is about 3,088 nautical miles, which is roughly 6.5 to 7.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Challenger 605
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Contact
For a quote on a Bombardier Challenger 650 charter to or from Delaware, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.