The Embraer Legacy 500 brought full fly-by-wire controls to the Los Angeles super midsize market, and it carries more passengers than most of the category. Nine to twelve seats, 466 knots and 3,125 nautical miles in a six-foot flat-floor cabin.
Embraer built the Legacy 500 with fly-by-wire flight controls, Honeywell HTF7500E engines and a flat-floor cabin seating nine to twelve. Cruise is 466 knots and range is 3,125 nautical miles. It was later rebranded the Praetor 600.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2014
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,125 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 466 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 68.1 feet
- Wingspan: 63.2 feet
- Height: 21.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 150 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Legacy 500 Fits Los Angeles
Twelve seats in a stand-up flat-floor cabin at this price point is the Legacy 500’s argument, and out of Los Angeles it wins the trips where a Challenger 350 would run one or two passengers short.
Fly-by-wire brings a smoother ride through turbulence, which on the winter transcontinental legs out of Southern California is a genuine passenger benefit. It also brings a lower cabin altitude than most aircraft of this generation.
At 3,125 nautical miles it reaches New York and Miami from Los Angeles with a working payload. For a full twelve-seat cabin with luggage, the range comes down and we put the actual trip to the operator.
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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 Embraer Legacy 500 run $6,500 to $8,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Legacy 500 quotes mid-band for super midsize, and for a Los Angeles group of eleven or twelve it is normally cheaper than stepping up to a heavy jet.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Legacy 500 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.