The Challenger 650 is the current version of Bombardier’s wide-cabin heavy jet and one of the most capable aircraft available in Los Angeles. Nine to twelve passengers, 488 knots and 4,000 nautical miles in the cabin the family is bought for.
Bombardier updated the Challenger 605 with more thrust from its General Electric CF34-3B engines, a redesigned interior and an updated flight deck to create the 650. Nine to twelve seats, 488 knots and 4,000 nautical miles of range.
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 Los Angeles
At 488 knots it is the fastest Challenger and quicker than most of the heavy category, which on a Los Angeles to New York or Los Angeles to Miami leg is worth real time against a 604 or a 605 carrying the same group.
Range is unchanged at 4,000 nautical miles, so the destinations are the 604’s: the East Coast, the Caribbean and northern South America nonstop with a working payload. What the 650 adds is speed and a current-generation cabin.
For entertainment and executive travel out of Van Nuys and Hollywood Burbank this is usually the aircraft clients settle on after seeing a 604 alongside it. If budget leads, the 604 does the same trip; if the cabin and the clock lead, this is the one.
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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 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Challenger 650 quotes at the top of the Challenger line, and the premium over a 604 buys speed and interior rather than extra range.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Challenger 605
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
The full heavy jets category page lists every heavy jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Bombardier Challenger 650 charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to 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.