Challenger 850
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 14 |
| Cabin length | 48.4 ft |
| Cabin width | 8.2 ft |
| Cabin height | 6.1 ft (stand-up) |
| Baggage volume | 202 cu ft |
The Challenger 850 carries a stand-up cabin — 6.1 ft tall, 8.2 ft wide. Adults move around without crouching.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Challenger 850 cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Range & performance
| Range | 2,811 nm |
| Max cruise | 459 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~390 ktas |
2,811 nm covers most US domestic missions. Coast-to-coast with one stop, transcontinental city pairs east of the Rockies non-stop.
Distances are real great-circle nautical miles from the selected hub. Angular positions are spaced for readability, not actual bearings. Range envelope assumes no wind and a full passenger load.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Challenger 850 at roughly $10,000–$18,000 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Heavy jets like this carry 10–16 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
Challenger 850 vs Heavy Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the Challenger 850?
The Bombardier Challenger 850 has a published range of 2,811 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the Challenger 850 seat?
Most Challenger 850 cabins seat 14 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a Challenger 850?
Challenger 850 charter rates typically run $10,000–$18,000 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $50,000 and $90,000 all-in.
Can you stand up in a Challenger 850?
The Challenger 850 has a cabin height of 6.1 ft. Yes — most adults stand up when moving through the cabin.
Where do Challenger 850s actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 1,349 Challenger 850 flights. The single busiest route was West Palm Beach (KPBI) to Teterboro (KTEB), with 44 flights observed.
How do I book a Challenger 850 empty leg?
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Available Empty Legs on Challenger 850s
Challenger 850s for Charter (28)
Where Challenger 850s actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Tri State Charter LLC | 10 | 1,237 |
| MAINE AVIATION AIRCRAFT CHARTER LLC | 2 | 111 |
| Scott Aviation, LLC | 1 | 1 |
Comparable aircraft
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