Aircraft class
Heavy jet charter
A heavy jet seats 10-12 passengers and flies up to 4,000 nautical miles at a long-range cruise of 425 knots. Figures are those published for the Bombardier Challenger 605. From Amsterdam that covers 15 of the 15 destinations in our route table non-stop.
Specifications
What a heavy jet actually gives you
The figures below are the published specifications of the Bombardier Challenger 605, one of the most frequently chartered aircraft in this class. Other airframes in the same class differ, but the practical envelope is close enough to plan with.
The cabin is tall enough to stand in, which changes how a three-hour flight feels far more than a few knots of cruise speed does. What the cabin can do beyond that — connectivity, working and sleeping — is fitted per airframe. Fully enclosed lavatory, separate galley, cabin crew possible.
- 10-12 passengers typically, up to 12 in some layouts — why the maximum is not the practical number.
- 4,000 nm range with standard reserves and typical payload.
- 425 kt long-range cruise, 459 kt at high-speed cruise.
- Luggage: Unrestricted for practical purposes on most trips.
Honest fit
When this class is the right answer
Choose it for
Intercontinental sectors, larger parties, and flights where a flat bed and cabin service matter.
On sectors beyond five hours the cabin stops being a detail. A flat bed, a separate galley and a lavatory with a door are the difference between arriving ready and arriving tired.
Look elsewhere for
Short hops where the hourly rate buys capability you will not use, or small regional airfields with short runways.
Every destination in our Amsterdam route table is within range of this class. A technical stop adds roughly 45 minutes on the ground plus the detour, which usually erases the saving over a larger aircraft.
In practice
Where a heavy jet reaches from Amsterdam
Indicative block times computed from published airport coordinates and the long-range cruise speed of the Bombardier Challenger 605. Method and full table on the flight-times page.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) | 2,791 nm | 7h 25m |
| Mykonos (JMK) | 1,242 nm | 3h 35m |
| Málaga (AGP) | 1,017 nm | 3h 00m |
| Lisbon (LIS) | 997 nm | 2h 55m |
| Ibiza (IBZ) | 819 nm | 2h 30m |
| Dubrovnik (DBV) | 800 nm | 2h 25m |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a heavy jet?
Typically 10-12, and up to 12 in some configurations. Seat count is not the only limit: on shorter runways or longer sectors, fuel competes with payload, so a full cabin plus full luggage occasionally means one extra stop or a larger aircraft.
Can a heavy jet fly to Dubai non-stop?
Yes — Dubai is about 2,791 nm from Amsterdam, inside the 4,000 nm range of this class. Every destination in our table is within range. Winds and payload move that line, so we check it per trip.
What luggage can I take?
Plan on unrestricted for practical purposes on most trips. The cabin allows you to stand, and the baggage hold is usually accessible before departure but not in flight.
Is a heavy jet the cheapest option for my trip?
Only if it fits the route without compromise. A smaller aircraft that needs a technical stop, or a larger one whose capability you never use, both cost more than the right choice. Our cost guide sets out published European rates per class.
Sources
- Business Jet Traveler — Bombardier Challenger 605 — consulted 2026-09-01.
- AvBuyer — Bombardier Challenger 605 Buyer's Guide — consulted 2026-09-01.
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Last updated by the Mondial Jets team.