Private charter, Heavy jets
Heavy jets for Private Charter
Large-cabin aircraft for longer private flights.
- Up to 10 seats
- Up to 4,000 nm
- Mach 0.84
Aircraft category
What is a heavy jet?
Large-cabin aircraft for longer private flights. Compare the published passenger capacity, range and cabin measurements of the models below.
Longer flights with a larger cabin. Compare individual aircraft specifications before choosing a model.
- Engines
- 2 turbofan engines
- Runway needed
- 4,675 ft
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.84
- Cabin height
- 1.88 m (6.17 ft)
Why choose this category
Why choose heavy jets for your trip
Large-cabin aircraft for longer private flights.
Up to 10 passengers
Maximum capacity across the models below; the seating configuration varies by aircraft.
Range up to 4,000 nm
Highest published range among the listed variants, not a guaranteed range for every aircraft.
Stand-up cabin on most models
Cabin height of 1.88 m (6.17 ft) allows passengers to stand comfortably.
Cruise speed Mach 0.84
Fast transit with jet-smooth performance on every sector.
Longer flights with a larger cabin.
Heavy jets are a popular choice for these missions across Europe and beyond.
Who charters this category
Typical missions for a heavy jet
Longer flights with a larger cabin. The models listed here have a published range up to 4,000 nm.
Compare each aircraft's passenger capacity, baggage space and cabin measurements. Ask the provider to confirm the configuration and suitability of the aircraft offered for your trip.
Specifications
Heavy jets specification summary
Published figures for the listed variants. Capacity and range summaries may refer to different models.
Category summaries use published values only; missing figures are not inferred.
| Specification | Published value |
|---|---|
| Published passenger capacity | Up to 10 |
| Published range | Up to 4,000 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.84 |
| Cabin height | 1.88 m (6.17 ft) |
| Engines | 2 turbofan engines |
| Published take-off distance | 4,675 ft |
| Best for | Longer flights with a larger cabin. |
Figures refer to Falcon 2000LXS. Source: Dassault Falcon, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Aircraft options
Heavy jets vs Ultra long-range jets
How heavy jets compare to the next category up.
| Specification | Heavy jets | Ultra long-range jets |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 | Up to 19 | |
| Up to 4,000 nm | Up to 7,700 nm | |
| Mach 0.84 | Mach 0.80 to 0.90 | |
| 1.88 m (6.17 ft) | 1.88 to 1.91 m (6.17 to 6.27 ft) | |
| Best for | Longer flights with a larger cabin. | Intercontinental journeys. |
| Category guide | Explore Heavy jets | Explore Ultra long-range jets |
- Figures refer to Falcon 2000LXS. Source: Dassault Falcon, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Gulfstream G650. Source: Aviation Week, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Global 7500, succeeded by the Global 8000 from Dec 2025. Source: Bombardier factsheet, April 2024, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Falcon 7X, succeeded by the Falcon 8X. Source: Aviation Week, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Popular routes
Routes that typically use heavy jets
Charter routes where heavy jets are a common choice for the distance and group size.
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Other aircraft categories
Compare this category against the rest of the fleet to find the right fit for your trip.
Turboprops
Propeller-driven aircraft for regional journeys.
Very light jets
Compact business jets for smaller travelling parties.
Light jets
Light business jets for regional and European journeys.
Midsize jets
Midsize aircraft with more cabin space for longer journeys.
Super-midsize jets
Wider-cabin jets that balance range and cabin space.
Ultra long-range jets
Long-range business jets for intercontinental journeys.
Popular questions
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