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Bombardier Challenger 604 vs Bombardier Challenger 650

Both are super midsize jets. Both seat up to 12 passengers. The Challenger 650 flies 1,020 km (551 nm) farther: 7,410 km against 6,390 km. The Challenger 650 cruises 20 km/h faster. Cabin height is the same, 1.85 m.

Bombardier Challenger 604 exterior

Bombardier

Challenger 604

12 seats · 6,390 km

Bombardier Challenger 650 exterior

Bombardier

Challenger 650

12 seats · 7,410 km

Specifications side by side

The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.

SpecificationChallenger 604Challenger 650
Passengers1212
Range6,390 km3,450 nm7,410 km4,001 nm (better)
Cruise speed850 km/h459 kt870 km/h470 kt (better)
Cabin height1.85 m6.1 ft1.85 m6.1 ft
Cabin width2.49 m8.2 ft2.49 m8.2 ft
Cabin length8.31 m27.3 ft8.31 m27.3 ft
Baggage115 cu ft115 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$8,300/hr (better)$9,500/hr

Which should you charter?

On paper the Challenger 604 does not lead on any of the figures above. Pick it when one is based closer to your departure airport, which cuts positioning cost and often the total price.

Pick the Challenger 650 if you need the extra 1,020 km (551 nm) of range and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 20 km/h faster).

The Challenger 604 is estimated at $8,300/hr against $9,500/hr for the Challenger 650, about $1,200 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Challenger 650 saves about 2 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.

Example trip: the Challenger 650 can fly New York (TEB) to Madrid (MAD) nonstop, 5,774 km. The Challenger 604 would need a fuel stop on that route.

Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.

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Challenger 604 vs Challenger 650: common questions

Which has more range, the Bombardier Challenger 604 or the Bombardier Challenger 650?
The Bombardier Challenger 650 has more range: 7,410 km (4,001 nm) against 6,390 km (3,450 nm) for the Bombardier Challenger 604, a difference of 1,020 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Bombardier Challenger 604 or the Bombardier Challenger 650?
The Bombardier Challenger 604 has the lower estimated rate ($8,300/hr against $9,500/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Bombardier Challenger 604 or the Bombardier Challenger 650?
The cabins are close in size. The Bombardier Challenger 604 cabin is 1.85 m high, 2.49 m wide and 8.31 m long; the Bombardier Challenger 650 cabin is 1.85 m high, 2.49 m wide and 8.31 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Bombardier Challenger 604 or the Bombardier Challenger 650?
Both carry up to 12 passengers in a typical charter layout.

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