The Boeing Business Jet is a 737 built as a private aircraft rather than converted into one, and from Los Angeles it is the long-range end of airliner-size charter. Eight to nineteen passengers, 6,200 nautical miles, and a cabin laid out as living space.
Boeing builds the BBJ on the 737 airframe with additional fuel tanks in the hold and winglets, giving 6,200 nautical miles of range. Seating runs from eight to nineteen depending on the interior, with a cruise around Mach 0.82. Full specifications for the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) are published by Boeing Business Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Boeing
- Year introduced: 1999
- Seating: 8 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 6,200 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (about 470 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 110.3 feet
- Wingspan: 117.4 feet
- Height: 41.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,000 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) Fits Los Angeles
This is the direct competitor to the Airbus ACJ319 and the choice between them usually comes down to the specific aircraft’s interior rather than the type. Both carry a similar number over a similar distance, and both are configured individually, so we compare the actual cabins on offer rather than the brochures.
At 6,200 nautical miles the BBJ reaches most of Asia and Europe nonstop from Los Angeles with a working load, which for a principal traveling with staff on a multi-city international schedule removes the technical stop from the plan.
It is faster than the Airbus corporate jets at around Mach 0.82, and on a trans-Pacific leg that difference is measured in real time rather than minutes.
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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 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) run $15,000 to $22,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The BBJ quotes in the same band as the ACJ319, and for a Los Angeles intercontinental trip the two are worth pricing side by side on the specific aircraft available.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 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.