Headroom
Six feet on a flat floor the length of the cabin.
Embraer Praetor 600 Private Jet Charter
The super-midsize that reaches furthest: about 4,000 nm of published range, a six-foot flat floor and fly-by-wire controls that smooth out turbulence.
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- Passengers
- 8 to 9, up to 12
- Published range
- About 4,018 nm
- Speed
- Up to Mach 0.83
- Cabin height
- 6 ft
- Baggage
- 155 cu ft
- Category
- Super-midsize jet
Super-midsize jet · Embraer
Why charter a Praetor 600
The Praetor 600 is the longest-range super-midsize, chosen when four to six people want to cross the Atlantic or fly Europe to the Gulf without a stop, at super-midsize rates.
Who it suits
Four to six passengers on long legs such as New York to London, London to Dubai or Los Angeles to Hawaii, and anyone who dislikes turbulence. It is the only super-midsize with full fly-by-wire, which actively damps rough air, so the ride is steadier than on older types.
Against its rivals
It is Embraer's Legacy 500 with belly tanks and stronger engines, as tall as a Challenger 350 but 4 in narrower. Pick the Challenger for width and far more aircraft to choose from, the Citation Latitude for shorter trips at a lower price, and a Legacy 650 when a full cabin must cross the Atlantic.
Where it falls short
Far fewer Praetor 600s are on charter certificates than Challenger 350s, so the nearest may be further away and one-way offers are rarer. The transatlantic range is a light-load figure. With eight aboard against a midwinter jet stream, London to New York can still need a stop, and we plan for it.
Praetor 600 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 | Praetor 600 | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Super-midsize jet | |
| Passengers | 8 to 9 typical, up to 12 | |
| Published range | 4,018 nm | 7,440 km |
| Speed | Up to Mach 0.83; about 466 kn in typical cruise | 863 km/h |
| Cabin height | 6 ft | 1.83 m |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 10 in | 2.08 m |
| Cabin length | 26 ft 10 in | 8.18 m |
| Baggage | 155 cu ft, total including cabin stowage, with the largest share in the aft hold | 4.4 m³ |
| Take-off distance | 4,717 ft | 1,438 m |
| Crew | Two pilots | |
| Connectivity | Ka-band satellite Wi-Fi or US air-to-ground (Gogo Avance) depending on the aircraft. Fit varies by operator | |
| In service | 2019 |
Range as published: four passengers at 200 lb each, long-range cruise, ISA en route and NBAA IFR reserves with a 200 nm alternate. On the day it depends on passengers and luggage, winds, the airports, temperature and the reserves the operator carries.
Sources: Embraer Praetor 600E brochure, Embraer Praetor 600E, Embraer Phenom 300E brochure (Praetor 600 connectivity), Wikipedia: Embraer Legacy 500 and Praetor 600 (cabin length, service entry).
Inside the Praetor 600
The usual charter layout is a double club of eight, sometimes with a divan in place of one pair. The seats track, swivel and recline, and on the 600E Embraer added a lounge position and a quicker way to turn a pair into a bed. The forward galley is large enough for hot catering on an intercontinental leg.
Seating
Eight in a double club in most charter aircraft; Embraer certifies up to twelve.
Sleeping
Facing seats extend into beds on most aircraft, so up to four can lie flat on an overnight crossing.
Baggage
155 cu ft including cabin stowage, the most in the super-midsize class by Embraer's figures.
Cabin air
5,800 ft cabin altitude at a cruising altitude of 45,000 ft.
Ride
Full fly-by-wire with active turbulence reduction, unique in the super-midsize class.
Praetor 600 range in practice
Embraer's 4,018 nm assumes four passengers and generous reserves. With eight aboard and their luggage, plan on about 3,400 to 3,600 nm, seven and a half to eight hours. That makes New York to London a normal eastbound non-stop, London to Dubai non-stop on most days, and London to New York non-stop with a moderate load outside the worst of winter.
The 4,717 ft take-off distance at maximum weight is short for this range, and steep-approach approval opens a few constrained airports to operators cleared for them. At Aspen or in summer heat, the operator may limit fuel or passengers.
- Non-stop London to Geneva, about 1 hour 25 A short hop, often the first leg of a longer trip.
- Non-stop New York to Los Angeles, about 5 hours 45 With a full cabin in either direction.
- Usually non-stop London to Dubai, about 6 hours 45 Within range with six to eight on most days.
- Usually non-stop New York to London, about 6 hours 45 Eastbound with the jet stream behind it.
- Usually non-stop London to New York, about 7 hours 45 With four to six aboard; a full cabin in midwinter may need a stop in Canada.
Routes and destinations for the Praetor 600
Trips this aircraft flies well, each with its own page: the airports at both ends, flight times and indicative prices by cabin.
Popular routes
- New York to Los AngelesNon-stop coast to coast with a full cabin.
- Miami to Las VegasAbout five hours, well within range.
- London to DubaiUsually non-stop with six to eight, where most super-midsize jets stop.
- New York to LondonEastbound non-stop in most conditions with a moderate load.
- London to New YorkWestbound non-stop with four to six outside midwinter; we plan a stop when the load or winds demand it.
- Dubai to ParisUsually non-stop with a light to moderate load.
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 New YorkFour airports take private flights into New York, and Teterboro puts you twenty-five minutes from Midtown.
- 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.
Praetor 600 charter cost
The Praetor 600 prices a little above a Challenger 350 on the same leg. Across the Atlantic it can undercut a heavy jet, because it crosses without the stop a Challenger 350 usually needs and costs less an hour than a Legacy 650 or Challenger 605. With fewer in service, watch positioning: one based at Farnborough or Teterboro is often the best value on the Atlantic; one flying in from elsewhere may not be.
As a guide, super-midsize jets charter at about $6,500 to $9,000 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 Praetor 600
When the Praetor 600 is not available on your dates, or the trip asks for something slightly different, these are the aircraft we would put beside it.
Embraer Praetor 600
A Praetor 600 for your dates
Tell us the route, the dates and how many are flying. We check which Praetor 600s are available near your departure, send priced options with photographs of each aircraft, and suggest a comparable type when that serves the trip better.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a Praetor 600 fly from London to New York non-stop?
Often, yes, with four to six passengers. Westbound against a midwinter jet stream with a full cabin, a stop in Canada may still be needed, and we tell you before you book rather than on the day. Eastbound from New York it is a normal non-stop.
What is the range of the Praetor 600?
Embraer publishes 4,018 nm with four passengers and NBAA IFR reserves, the longest in the super-midsize class. With eight aboard, plan on about seven and a half to eight hours of flying.
How many passengers does a Praetor 600 seat?
Eight in the usual double-club layout, sometimes nine with a divan. Embraer certifies up to twelve passengers, which no charter layout we would recommend uses.
What is fly-by-wire and why does it matter on the Praetor 600?
The pilots' controls send signals to computers rather than moving the control surfaces directly. On the Praetor 600 the system also counters turbulence as it happens, so the ride in rough air is steadier than in conventionally controlled jets of its size.
How much luggage fits in a Praetor 600?
Embraer publishes 155 cu ft of baggage and stowage in total, the most in its class. That is a suitcase and a soft bag each for eight with room for golf bags or skis.
Is the Praetor 600 the same as the Legacy 500?
It is developed from it: the same fuselage and cabin with extra fuel in the belly, more powerful engines and larger winglets. The result is roughly 900 nm more range than the Legacy 500.
Request a Praetor 600 quote
Where from, where to, the dates and how many are flying. We come back with priced Praetor 600 options and comparable aircraft, usually the same day.