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Embraer Legacy 600 / 650 vs Embraer Lineage 1000
The Lineage 1000 flies further: 4,600 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650. The Lineage 1000 has the bigger cabin: 3,914 cu ft against 1,650 cu ft for the Legacy 650. The Lineage 1000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 472 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
The short answer
Legacy 650 or Lineage 1000?
Which flies further, the Legacy 650 or the Lineage 1000?
The Lineage 1000 flies further: 4,600 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Legacy 650 or the Lineage 1000?
The Lineage 1000 has the bigger cabin: 3,914 cu ft against 1,650 cu ft for the Legacy 650.
Which is faster, the Legacy 650 or the Lineage 1000?
The Lineage 1000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 472 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
Which seats more passengers?
The Lineage 1000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 19 against up to 14 for the Legacy 650.
Which is easier to charter in India?
21 Legacy 650 and 1 Lineage 1000 are on India's DGCA charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Side by side
Legacy 650 vs Lineage 1000 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the DGCA list (31 August 2026).
| Specification | Legacy 650 Embraer | Lineage 1000 Embraer |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,900 nm (7,223 km) | 4,600 nm (8,519 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 472 kts (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 425 kts | 455 kts (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.8 | Mach 0.82 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 41,000 ft | 41,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,741 ft (best) | 6,076 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,842 ft | 2,450 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 14 | 19 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 14 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 7 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 5 (best) |
| Cabin length | 49 ft 9 in (15.18 m) | 84 ft 3 in (25.68 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 11 in (2.12 m) | 8 ft 8 in (2.64 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 1,650 cu ft | 3,914 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 286 cu ft, reachable in flight | 443 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 | 2 × GE CF34-10E7-B |
| Thrust per engine | 9,020 lbf | 18,500 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 53,572 lb | 120,150 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 20,600 lb | 48,217 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2002 | 2009 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $25.9M (2016) | $53M (2019) |
| Pre-owned price | $11.5M to $19.3M | Not published |
| Operating cost per hour | $12,154 | $10,810 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On India's charter list | 21 aircraft (best) | 1 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
The aircraft
Both aircraft at a glance
Embraer
Embraer Legacy 600 / 650
- Seats
- 13 to 14 (max 14)
- Range
- 3,900 nm
- Cabin
- 1,650 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 21 in India
Indian operators: VSR Ventures, Karnavati Aviation, FlySBS
Legacy 650 specs, interior and price →
Embraer
Embraer Lineage 1000
- Seats
- 19 (max 19)
- Range
- 4,600 nm
- Cabin
- 3,914 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in India
Indian operators: Mytri Aviation
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FAQ
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Legacy 650 or the Lineage 1000?+
The Lineage 1000 flies further: 4,600 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Legacy 650 or the Lineage 1000?+
The Lineage 1000 has the bigger cabin: 3,914 cu ft against 1,650 cu ft for the Legacy 650.
Which is faster, the Legacy 650 or the Lineage 1000?+
The Lineage 1000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 472 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Lineage 1000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 19 against up to 14 for the Legacy 650.
Which is easier to charter in India?+
21 Legacy 650 and 1 Lineage 1000 are on India's DGCA charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Sources
Where these numbers come from
- Aviation Safety Network: Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy (E35L) occurrences
- Business Jet Traveler: Embraer's Legacy 600 (Aug 2011): deliveries began in 2002
- Corporate Jet Investor: Embraer Legacy 650 buyer's and investor's guide (Oct 2010): cabin volume 1,650 cu ft
- AAIB: Dornier 328-100 G-BZOG and Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy HB-JEA, Manchester, 1 Feb 2005, bulletin 8/2005
- MJet: Legacy 600, 12 seats, fleet page (Oct 2026): Honeywell Primus 1000, AE 3007A1E, 3,400 nm
- Embraer via AviationPros: Embraer introduces the Legacy 650E (Oct 2016): list price US$25.9 million, entry into service 2017
- EASA: TCDSN EASA.IM.A.032 EMB-135 and EMB-145 noise, Issue 10 (Nov 2023): Legacy 650 MTOM 24,300 kg (53,572 lb), Legacy 600 22,500 kg
- Aviation Week: Aircraft Overview, Embraer's Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 (2026)
- CRAFT: Embraer Legacy 650 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $2,430,767 a year at 200 hours, about $12,154 per hour
- Jetcraft: Legacy 650 overview, 2009 to 2017 (Jun 2022): typical configuration 14 passenger seats
- VistaJet: Legacy 650 fleet page, day and night cabin plans, 13 seats, 6 sleeping positions (Oct 2026)
- SKYbrary: Embraer Legacy 600/650 (ICAO type designator E35L)
- Wikipedia: Embraer Legacy 600 (289 Legacy 600 and 650 built by end of 2020)
- Aviation Week: NBAA, Embraer Executive Jets introduces the Lineage 1000E (Oct 2013): up to 19 passengers in five zones, 4,600 nm with eight
- Embraer via AeroExpo: Legacy 650E brochure: three zones, largest galley, lavatory and baggage compartment in its class
- CRAFT: Embraer Legacy 600 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): 3,429 nm, 363 gal per hour, $6,656 per hour
- Embraer via AviationPros: Legacy 650 receives FAA certification (Feb 2011): largest in-flight accessible baggage compartment of its class
- Guardian Jet: 2014 Legacy 650 S/N 14501167, N333BH, spec sheet (Aug 2025)
- NTSB: US summary comments on the CENIPA draft final report, Gol 1907 and N600XL midair collision of 29 Sep 2006 (2008)
- CRAFT: Embraer Legacy 650E ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $26 million list price when deliveries began in 2017
- ch-aviation: India's GMR Aviation begins Embraer operations, Legacy 600 T7-RDS (Mar 2025)
- GlobalAir: 2009 Legacy 600 S/N 14501087 listing, 14 passengers (Oct 2026)
- Guardian Jet: 2015 Legacy 650 S/N 14501216, D-AERO, specification (Feb 2018)
- Jetcraft: 2012 Embraer Legacy 650 S/N 14501160 spec sheet (Nov 2024)
- CRAFT: Embraer Praetor 600 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- Reuters via The Star: Russia will not probe Prigozhin plane crash under international rules, Brazil agency (Aug 2023)
- AIN: India aviation agency gives nod to Embraer Legacy 650 (Mar 2012)
- Guardian Jet: Embraer Legacy 650 compare page (Oct 2026): ask prices $11,495,000 to $19,250,000
- ThePrint: Who are India's private jet operators (Jan 2026): VSR Ventures fleet includes the Embraer EMB 135BJ Legacy 600
- GlobalAir: Embraer Legacy 650 specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): 286 cu ft internal baggage
- Guardian Jet: Embraer Legacy 650 brochure (Oct 2026): typical 13 passengers
- AIN: Embraer consolidates business jet product line (Aug 2020): Legacy 650 being phased out of the production plan
- Controller.com: Embraer Legacy 650 S/N 14501167, N333BH, listing at $14,495,000 (Oct 2026)
- CASA: Type acceptance certificate A256-5, Embraer EMB-135BJ (Legacy) and EMB-145 family, citing FAA TCDS T00011AT (2022)
- Aviation Safety Network: Embraer 190 family (E190) occurrences, which includes the Lineage 1000
- Business Jet Traveler: Spotlight on the Lineage 1000E business jet cabin interior (Feb 2016): range increased over the 190 by additional fuel tanks in the lower cargo hold
- Federal Register: Special conditions, Embraer Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ, flight-accessible Class C cargo compartment (Aug 2008)
- GlobalAir: Embraer Lineage 1000E specifications (Nov 2026): cabin volume 3,914 cu ft
- Jetcraft: Embraer Lineage 1000 overview, 2008 to 2013 (Dec 2023): maximum cruise speed 472 kts
- Celestique Aviation: Second life for Embraer Lineage 1000E, S/N 19000559 (2026): 19 passengers in five zones, convertible to 7 berths, three lavatories
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.071, Issue 28 (Sep 2026): ERJ 190-100 ECJ, commercially known as Lineage 1000, EASA approval 7 November 2007; ANAC type certificate EA-2005T13
- Wikipedia: Embraer Lineage 1000: first delivery 7 May 2009
- Sparfell and Partners: 2011 Embraer Lineage 1000 N666GL S/N 19000317 specifications (Oct 2019): 19 seats, 3 beds, forward 4 seats and 3-seat divan, mid cabin 6 seats, aft cabin two 3-seat divans
- VistaJet: Lineage 1000E factsheet (2024): up to 18 passengers, sleeps 7, three lavatories, forward galley, cabin accessible baggage 443 cu ft
- Aviation Safety Network: Embraer Lineage 1000 B-3203, near New Chitose, 23 December 2019
- Central Business Jets: 2013 Embraer Lineage 1000E S/N 19000611 brochure: 19 seats certified for takeoff and landing, entry berthing divan, five zones, bedroom with queen size bed
- ACASS via AircraftExchange: 2013 Embraer Lineage 1000 OE-LUV S/N 19000571 listing (2026): five zones, bedroom with queen size bed, en suite lavatory with shower
- Burrows Aerospace via GlobalAir: 2018 Lineage 1000E S/N 19000732 (D-AWOW) listing (2026): five zones, master suite, VIP lavatory with walk-in shower, Honeywell JetWave Ka-band
- Aircraft.com: 2015 Embraer Lineage 1000E S/N 19000632 listing: 443 cu ft baggage, 323 cu ft reachable in flight, three lavatories, five zones
- Aircraft.com: 2012 Embraer Lineage 1000 listing: welcome area and crew rest, crew lavatory, inflight accessible baggage compartment
- GlobalAir: Embraer Legacy 600 specifications (Nov 2026): MTOW 49,604 lb, 14 passengers, max range 3,400 nm, cabin 49 ft 10 in long, 6 ft 11 in wide, 6 ft tall, 1,656 cu ft, takeoff 5,614 ft
- Japan Transport Safety Board: Serious incident report AI2023-3-2, ERJ190-100ECJ B-3203, New Chitose, 23 December 2019 (Mar 2023)
- GlobalAir: Embraer Lineage 1000 specifications (Nov 2026): cabin length 84 ft 3 in, width 8 ft 8 in, height 6 ft 6 in, internal baggage 443 cu ft
- Business Jet Traveler: Embraer Lineage 1000E (2026): price new $53M
- Aviation Week: Embraer to stop producing Lineage 1000, Legacy 650 aircraft (Jul 2020)
- AirData News: Embraer stops offering Lineage and Legacy business jets (Aug 2020): Lineage 1000 phased out, an estimated 30 built
- CRAFT: Embraer Lineage 1000 ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024): list price new $53 million, average pre-owned value $22.5 million
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