Private charter — Super-midsize jets
Super-midsize jets for Private Charter
A super-midsize jet is a fast, wide-cabin aircraft that combines transcontinental range with stand-up comfort, bridging midsize and heavy jets.
Aircraft category
What is a super-midsize jet?
Super-midsize jets bridge the gap between midsize and heavy jets, offering a wider, taller cabin, typically 1.80 metres or more, alongside true transcontinental range of 3,000 to 3,600 nautical miles. Twin turbofan engines produce cruise speeds of 460 to 490 knots and a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, letting them climb above weather and congested airline traffic on longer sectors. Balanced field lengths of roughly 4,700 to 4,900 feet mean they still fit most business airports despite their size.
Super-midsize jets such as the Bombardier Challenger 350 and Cessna Citation Longitude are popular for coast-to-coast US flights and longer European or Middle East routes with a full cabin of passengers.
- Engines
- 2 turbofan engines
- Runway needed
- 4,700-4,900 ft
- Cruise speed
- 460-490 kts
- Cabin height
- 1.80 m
Why choose this category
Why choose super-midsize jets for your trip
A super-midsize jet is a fast, wide-cabin aircraft that combines transcontinental range with stand-up comfort, bridging midsize and heavy jets.
Up to 10 passengers
Most super-midsize jets seat between 8-10 passengers in comfort.
Range from 3,000
Cruise range of 3,000-3,600 nm covers the typical sectors for this category.
Stand-up cabin on most models
Cabin height of 1.80 m allows passengers to stand comfortably.
Cruise speed 460-490 kts
Fast transit with jet-smooth performance on every sector.
Coast-to-coast US trips and longer European or Middle East routes.
Super-midsize jets are a popular choice for these missions across Europe and beyond.
Who charters this category
Typical missions for a super-midsize jet
A super-midsize jet bridges the gap between midsize and heavy categories, and is typically chartered for coast-to-coast US flights, London to Dubai, or European routes carrying a full cabin of eight to ten passengers. Non-stop range of 3,000 to 3,600 nautical miles removes the need for a fuel stop on most transcontinental sectors.
Clients who value the wider, stand-up cabin of a heavy jet but do not need its full size or price tag often settle on a super-midsize jet as the best balance of comfort, speed and cost.
Fleet
Popular super-midsize jets models
Representative aircraft in this category. Specifications vary by configuration and operator.
Popular model
Bombardier
Bombardier Challenger 350
A class-leading super-midsize jet with the widest cabin in its segment and true transcontinental range.
Cessna
Cessna Citation Longitude
A modern super-midsize jet offering a quiet, spacious cabin and the range for longer non-stop sectors.
Specifications
Super-midsize jets specification summary
Typical figures for this category. Individual aircraft vary — check with operators for exact specs.
Typical figures for this category. Individual aircraft vary — check with operators for exact specs.
| Specification | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Typical passengers | 8-10 |
| Typical range | 3,000-3,600 nm |
| Cruise speed | 460-490 kts |
| Cabin height | 1.80 m |
| Engines | 2 turbofan engines |
| Runway needed | 4,700-4,900 ft |
| Best for | Coast-to-coast US trips and longer European or Middle East routes. |
Aircraft options
Super-midsize jets vs Heavy jets
How super-midsize jets compare to the next category up.
- Passengers
- 8-10
- Range
- 3,000-3,600 nm
- Cruise speed
- 460-490 kts
- Cabin height
- 1.80 m
- Best for
- Coast-to-coast US trips and longer European or Middle East routes.
- Passengers
- 10-16
- Range
- 3,600-4,500 nm
- Cruise speed
- 470-500 kts
- Cabin height
- 1.85 m
- Best for
- Transatlantic travel and larger groups in full comfort.
Popular routes
Routes that typically use super-midsize jets
Charter routes where super-midsize jets are a common choice for the distance and group size.
Operators
Operators with super-midsize jets in their fleet
Providers operating aircraft in this category. Send one enquiry and they respond directly.
Alpine Jet Management
Alpine and Riviera specialists
A Swiss operator specialising in winter ski charter to Alpine airfields and summer travel to the Mediterranean.
Crownwing Aviation
US domestic and transcontinental charter
A North American operator serving the major US private aviation markets with midsize and super-midsize jets.
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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
A turboprop is a propeller aircraft that is efficient over short sectors and can use shorter runways than jets, opening up smaller regional airfields.
Very light jets
A very light jet is the smallest jet category, ideal for short trips with a handful of passengers at the lowest jet hourly rates.
Light jets
A light jet is a popular and versatile category covering most intra-European and short domestic US routes with a comfortable cabin.
Midsize jets
A midsize jet offers more cabin space and range than a light jet, with stand-up cabins on many models and the ability to fly longer sectors non-stop.
Heavy jets
A heavy jet is a large-cabin aircraft with separate cabin zones, generous baggage and the range to cross the Atlantic non-stop.
Ultra long-range jets
An ultra long-range jet is a flagship of business aviation, able to connect almost any two cities non-stop with full bedrooms and dining areas.
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Coast-to-coast US trips and longer European or Middle East routes.
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