The Bell Long Ranger is the stretched Jet Ranger, and around Los Angeles that stretch is the whole point. Six seats instead of four, a proper club layout in the back, and 120 knots of cruise for not much more money.
Bell lengthened the 206 fuselage to create the 206L Long Ranger, adding a row of seats and a rear cabin arranged as a facing club four. Six seats, 120 knots and roughly 324 nautical miles of range, with the same single-turbine simplicity as the aircraft it grew from.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter (Textron)
- Year introduced: 1975
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 324 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 120 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 33.3 feet
- Wingspan: 37 feet
- Height: 10.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet
Why the Bell Long Ranger Fits Los Angeles
The club-four layout is what separates this from a Jet Ranger for a Los Angeles business transfer. Four passengers facing each other can actually talk on the way from the Westside to Van Nuys, which on a short leg before a meeting is the reason to book a helicopter at all.
Six seats also makes it a workable family transfer, where the Jet Ranger runs out of room the moment there is luggage. Bags still need planning, and we confirm the configuration and baggage arrangement with the operator rather than promising space.
Range and speed are essentially the Jet Ranger’s, so this is still a short-leg aircraft around the basin and along the coast. For anything longer or overwater a twin like the Agusta 109 is the better recommendation.
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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 Bell Long Ranger run $1,500 to $2,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Long Ranger quotes a step above the Jet Ranger, and for a Los Angeles group of four or five that step is usually cheaper than sending two aircraft.
Other Helicopters Available
The full helicopters category page lists every helicopter we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Bell Long Ranger 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.