Seating
Thirteen or fourteen seats in three zones on most executive layouts. Twelve is a comfortable number for a long flight.
Embraer Legacy 650 Private Jet Charter
Embraer's airliner-based heavy jet: thirteen seats in three zones, a hold larger than most long-range jets carry, and the Atlantic without a stop.
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- Passengers
- 12 to 13, up to 14
- Published range
- About 3,900 nm
- Speed
- Up to Mach 0.8
- Cabin height
- 6 ft
- Baggage
- 286 cu ft
- Sleeps
- 4 flat
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The Embraer Legacy 650 heavy jet
The Legacy 650 is Embraer's airliner-based heavy jet, chosen by large parties with a lot of luggage for its three cabin zones and a hold bigger than most long-range jets carry.
Who it suits
Eight to twelve people who want room to spread out and bring their luggage, such as a family skiing with boot bags and skis or a team with equipment. The three zones let the front of the cabin work or eat while the back sleeps.
Against its rivals
With thirteen or fourteen seats it carries more than a Challenger 605 or Falcon 2000LXS. Pick the Challenger for a cabin a foot wider, the Falcon for short or steep-approach runways, and a Falcon 7X once the trip passes about 3,500 nm.
Where it falls short
The cabin reads as a long room rather than a wide one, and passing in the aisle means turning sideways. It is a little slower than the Falcons and Globals and needs a long take-off run for its size. Embraer stopped selling it in 2020, so every aircraft is at least five years old.
Legacy 650 specifications
Published figures for the type. Seating, beds and connectivity vary with each aircraft's layout and operator, and we confirm them for the actual aircraft before you book.
| Specification | Legacy 650 | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Heavy jet | |
| Passengers | 12 to 13 typical, up to 14 | |
| Sleeping | 4 passengers flat | |
| Published range | 3,900 nm | 7,220 km |
| Speed | Up to Mach 0.8; about 425 kn in typical cruise | 787 km/h |
| Cabin height | 6 ft | 1.83 m |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 11 in | 2.11 m |
| Cabin length | 42 ft 4 in | 12.9 m |
| Baggage | 286 cu ft, accessible in flight, behind the aft cabin | 8.1 m³ |
| Take-off distance | 5,741 ft | 1,750 m |
| Crew | Two pilots and, on most charters, a cabin attendant | |
| Connectivity | Varies by aircraft: satellite Wi-Fi that works over the ocean on some, air-to-ground systems over land on others. Confirmed per aircraft. | |
| In service | 2011 (650E from 2017; sales ended 2020) |
Range as published: Four passengers, long-range cruise, NBAA IFR reserves (Embraer). About 3,650 nm with every seat filled. On the day it depends on passengers and luggage, winds, the airports, temperature and the reserves the operator carries.
Sources: Embraer press release, Legacy 650E launch (range, zones, baggage, lavatories), Wikipedia, Embraer Legacy 600 (Legacy 650 table from the Embraer brochure), Jetcraft, Legacy 650 overview (speeds, take-off, production), AvBuyer, Legacy 650 buyer's guide (cabin section, full-seat range), Magellan Jets, Legacy 650E dossier (cabin length), VistaJet, Legacy 650/650E (sleeping).
Inside the Legacy 650 cabin
Embraer built the Legacy 650 on the fuselage of its ERJ-135 regional airliner, lowering the aisle for 6 ft of headroom. The cabin runs about 42 ft behind the cockpit, and most charter aircraft split it into three zones: a club of four, a second club or dining group, and a divan with more seats at the back. The 650E of 2017 restyled the cabin.
Sleeping
About four passengers can sleep flat on a typical layout, using the aft divan and berthing club seats.
Baggage
286 cu ft, pressurised and reachable in flight: skis, golf bags and a week's luggage for a full cabin.
Lavatories
Up to two. Where a forward crew lavatory is fitted, the aft one is for passengers only.
Connectivity
Varies by aircraft. Some have satellite Wi-Fi that works over the ocean; others have air-to-ground systems that work over land only. We confirm the system before you book.
Legacy 650 range and performance
Embraer publishes 3,900 nm with four passengers at long-range cruise and NBAA IFR reserves, and industry guides give about 3,650 nm with every seat filled. A westbound winter crossing uses more of that than the map suggests; plan on about 3,500 nm with ten aboard. London to New York is usually non-stop, New York to London comfortably so; London to the Maldives or anything to Tokyo needs a stop.
The 5,741 ft take-off distance is for maximum weight at sea level. The aircraft fits Aspen's wingspan and weight limits, but summer heat there restricts take-off weight, so a full cabin heading back east may stop for fuel.
- Non-stop London to Geneva, 1 h 30 Short for the type; chosen for a ski party with more luggage than seats.
- Non-stop New York to Aspen, 4 h 15 Within Aspen's limits; the return in summer may need a stop with a full cabin.
- Non-stop New York to Los Angeles, 5 h 30 Coast to coast with twelve on board and the hold full.
- Non-stop London to Dubai, 6 h 45 Within range in both directions with a normal load.
- Usually non-stop London to New York, 7 h 30 Westbound in winter with every seat filled, a fuel stop is sometimes planned.
- One fuel stop London to Los Angeles, 12 h 30 Beyond its range in one leg; usually a stop in eastern Canada or the US.
Routes and destinations for the Legacy 650
Trips this aircraft flies well, each with its own page: the airports at both ends, flight times and indicative prices by cabin.
Popular routes
- London to GenevaRoom for a ski party's luggage on a flight of about an hour and a half.
- New York to Los AngelesNon-stop coast to coast with three zones for twelve.
- London to DubaiNon-stop in about six and three-quarter hours with the full cabin.
- Dubai to LondonNon-stop westbound in about seven and a quarter hours with a normal load.
- New York to LondonComfortably non-stop eastbound in about six and three-quarter hours.
- London to New YorkUsually non-stop westbound in about seven and a half hours.
Destinations and events
- Private jet to LondonFive airports take private flights into London, more than any other city in Europe, and the right one follows the rest of your day.
- Private jet to DubaiAl Maktoum's business terminal is open around the clock, and Dubai International puts you twenty minutes from Downtown when a slot is available.
- Private jet to AspenAspen-Pitkin County is ten minutes from town, but it limits wingspan and weight, closes at night and turns aircraft away in snow, so the right jet matters more here than anywhere else.
- Private jet to GenevaGeneva's four private terminals are fifteen minutes from the lakefront and a helicopter ride from Courchevel, Verbier and Gstaad.
- Private jet to the Super BowlFrom New York or Miami into Van Nuys, coast to coast non-stop with a group and its luggage.
Legacy 650 charter cost
The Legacy 650 prices among the heavy jets rather than the ultra-long-range types. With thirteen or fourteen seats, the cost per seat for a full party is often lower than on a Challenger 605 or Falcon 2000LXS, and a large family may not need a second aircraft. A return with the aircraft waiting is usually well below two one-way flights, and the written quote names the aircraft, its year and layout.
As a guide, heavy jets charter at about $9,000 to $13,000 an hour for the aircraft, crew and fuel. Positioning, airport charges, overnight costs and the season are added for the trip, and the quote is one figure in writing.
Aircraft comparable to the Legacy 650
When the Legacy 650 is not available on your dates, or the trip asks for something slightly different, these are the aircraft we would put beside it.
Embraer Legacy 650
A Legacy 650 for your dates
Tell us the route, the dates and how many are flying. We check which Legacy 650s are available near your departure, send priced options with photographs of each aircraft, and suggest a comparable type when that serves the trip better.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers does an Embraer Legacy 650 seat?
Most executive layouts seat thirteen or fourteen in three zones. For a long flight, twelve is comfortable, and about four can sleep flat on a typical layout.
What is the range of the Legacy 650?
Embraer publishes 3,900 nm with four passengers and NBAA IFR reserves. With a full cabin and real winds, plan on about 3,500 nm, which covers London to New York, London to Dubai and New York to Los Angeles.
Can the Legacy 650 fly across the Atlantic non-stop?
Yes, on the main North Atlantic routes. New York to London is comfortably non-stop; London to New York usually is, though on some winter days with every seat filled the crew will plan a fuel stop. Longer flights such as London to Los Angeles always need a stop.
What is the difference between the Legacy 650 and the 650E?
The 650E, introduced in 2017, has synthetic vision and autothrottle as standard and a restyled three-zone interior. Range, cabin size and baggage are the same, so on a charter the difference is mainly the age and finish of the cabin.
How much luggage fits in a Legacy 650?
The hold is 286 cu ft, pressurised and reachable in flight, which is more than many ultra-long-range jets carry. It takes skis, golf bags and a week's luggage for a full cabin.
Can a Legacy 650 land at Aspen?
Yes. It is within Aspen's 95 ft wingspan and weight limits. In summer, heat at Aspen's altitude restricts take-off weight, so a full cabin returning to the East Coast may need a fuel stop.
Is the Legacy 650 still in production?
No. Embraer stopped selling it in 2020. The Legacy 650s flying today are privately owned or with charter operators, and we check the age and refurbishment of each aircraft we propose.
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