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Beechcraft King Air B200 vs Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Both are turboprops. The King Air B200 seats 1 more passenger (8 vs 7). The King Air B200 flies 1,226 km (662 nm) farther: 2,926 km against 1,700 km. The King Air B200 cruises 135 km/h faster. The King Air B200 has the taller cabin (1.45 m vs 1.20 m).

Beechcraft King Air B200 exteriorTurboprops

Beechcraft King Air B200

Beechcraft

Pax
8
Range
2,926km

from $2,300/hr, average market rate before fees

Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Range
1,700km

from $1,300/hr, average market rate before fees

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.

SpecificationKing Air B200PA-31 Chieftain
Passengers8 (better)7
Range2,926 km1,580 nm (better)1,700 km918 nm
Cruise speed535 km/h289 kt (better)400 km/h216 kt
Cabin height1.45 m4.8 ft (better)1.20 m3.9 ft
Cabin width1.37 m4.5 ft (better)1.25 m4.1 ft
Cabin length5.08 m16.7 ft (better)4.00 m13.1 ft
Baggage54 cu ft (better)30 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiNoNo
Est. hourly rate$2,300/hr$1,300/hr (better)

Which should you charter?

Pick the King Air B200 if you need the extra 1,226 km (662 nm) of range, you are a group of 8, headroom matters (the cabin is 25 cm taller) and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.1 m longer).

On paper the PA-31 Chieftain 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.

The PA-31 Chieftain is estimated at $1,300/hr against $2,300/hr for the King Air B200, about $1,000 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster King Air B200 saves about 38 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 King Air B200 can fly London (LTN) to Lisbon (LIS) nonstop, 1,606 km. The PA-31 Chieftain 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.

Beechcraft King Air B200 detailsPiper PA-31 Chieftain detailsGet a quote for either jet

King Air B200 vs PA-31 Chieftain: common questions

Which has more range, the Beechcraft King Air B200 or the Piper PA-31 Chieftain?
The Beechcraft King Air B200 has more range: 2,926 km (1,580 nm) against 1,700 km (918 nm) for the Piper PA-31 Chieftain, a difference of 1,226 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Beechcraft King Air B200 or the Piper PA-31 Chieftain?
The Piper PA-31 Chieftain has the lower estimated rate ($1,300/hr against $2,300/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Beechcraft King Air B200 or the Piper PA-31 Chieftain?
The Beechcraft King Air B200 has the bigger cabin, 1.45 m high, 1.37 m wide and 5.08 m long. The Piper PA-31 Chieftain cabin is 1.20 m high, 1.25 m wide and 4.00 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Beechcraft King Air B200 or the Piper PA-31 Chieftain?
The Beechcraft King Air B200 carries more: up to 8 passengers against 7 for the Piper PA-31 Chieftain.

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