Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650
The Challenger 650 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350. The Challenger 650 has the bigger cabin: 1,146 cu ft against 860 cu ft for the Challenger 350. They are level at 470 kts.
Challenger 350 or Challenger 650?
Which flies further, the Challenger 350 or the Challenger 650?
The Challenger 650 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Challenger 650?
The Challenger 650 has the bigger cabin: 1,146 cu ft against 860 cu ft for the Challenger 350.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the Challenger 650?
They are level at 470 kts.
Which seats more passengers?
The Challenger 650 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 8 for the Challenger 350.
Which costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the Challenger 650?
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the Challenger 650 for about $19.0 million to $25.0 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $32.4 million (2024).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
429 Challenger 350 and 205 Challenger 650 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Challenger 350 vs Challenger 650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Challenger 350 Bombardier | Challenger 650 Bombardier |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,200 nm (5,926 km) | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) |
| Long-range cruise | Not published | 424 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.85 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft (best) | 41,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 4,835 ft (best) | 5,640 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,364 ft (best) | 2,402 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 10 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 10 | 12 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 3 | 6 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.68 m) | 25 ft 7 in (7.80 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m) | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Cabin volume | 860 cu ft | 1,146 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 106 cu ft, reachable in flight | 115 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7350 (AS907-2-1A) | 2 × GE CF34-3B |
| Thrust per engine | 7,323 lbf | 9,220 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 40,600 lb | 48,200 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 14,150 lb | 19,852 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2014 | 1996 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $26.7M (2020) | $32.4M (2024) |
| Pre-owned price | $13M to $18M | $19.0M to $25.0M |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,158 | $11,815 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 429 aircraft (best) | 205 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.
Both aircraft at a glance
Bombardier Challenger 350
- Seats
- 8 (max 10)
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- Cabin
- 860 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 429 in the US
US operators: Flexjet, NetJets Aviation, Vista America
Challenger 350 specs, interior and price →
Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650
- Seats
- 10 (max 12)
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Cabin
- 1,146 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 205 in the US
US operators: NetJets Aviation, Solairus Aviation, Executive Jet Management
Challenger 650 specs, interior and price →Compare with other super-midsize jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Challenger 350 or the Challenger 650?+
The Challenger 650 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Challenger 650?+
The Challenger 650 has the bigger cabin: 1,146 cu ft against 860 cu ft for the Challenger 350.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the Challenger 650?+
They are level at 470 kts.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Challenger 650 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 8 for the Challenger 350.
Which costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the Challenger 650?+
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the Challenger 650 for about $19.0 million to $25.0 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $32.4 million (2024).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
429 Challenger 350 and 205 Challenger 650 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- BJT: Bombardier's Challenger 3500 (Jan 2023)
- Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- GlobalAir: Bombardier unveils new Challenger 3500 business jet (Sep 2021)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 brochure (2024)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 S/N 20728 (2018), issued Feb 2026
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.080, Bombardier BD-100-1A10, Issue 11 (2025)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 price, value, specs and interior (Oct 2026)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 factsheet (2024)
- Air Accident Investigation Unit Ireland: Final Report 2019-012, serious incident, Bombardier BD100 1A10 (9H-VCJ), Dublin Airport, 15 January 2017 (Nov 2019)
- VistaJet: Challenger 350 (Oct 2026)
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Challenger 300
- NTSB: Aviation investigation final report ERA23LA135, Bombardier BD-100-1A10 (N300ER), Windsor Locks, Connecticut (Dec 2024)
- JST Argentina: Informe basico, Bombardier BD-100-1A10 LV-GOK, San Fernando, 18 December 2024
- Jetcraft: Challenger 350 overview, 2014 to present (Jul 2020)
- AOPA: Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft guide
- Bombardier: Challenger 350 S/N 20789 (2019) factsheet (Aug 2023)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 (2015)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 S/N 20913 (2022)
- GlobalAir.com, Challenger 350 specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler, Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- AIN, Bombardier builds Challenger family with 3500 (Sep 2021)
- Aviation Week, Used Aircraft Report: Bombardier Challenger 350 (May 2021)
- Australian Aviation, Bombardier Challenger 350 enters service with NetJets (June 2014)
- Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 TC-TRB, 11 March 2018, and the Canadair CL-600 Challenger type database
- Jetcraft: Challenger 604 overview, 1995 to 2006 (Jan 2020): longer-range derivative of the 601-3R with more fuel and upgraded engines, CF34-3B, Pro Line 4, 4,024 nm, 365 built
- Jetcraft: Bombardier Challenger 650, 2014 to present (Sep 2024): cabin volume 1,146 cu ft, typical 9 passenger and 2 crew seats, up to 12 passengers, 158 built
- Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand: Bombardier CL600 Challenger series type acceptance report (Mar 2020): Transport Canada TC A-131; 604 is S/N 5301 to 5699, 605 S/N 5701 to 5990 with Pro Line 21, 650 S/N 6050 on with cockpit and cabin upgrades
- Guardian Jet: Bombardier CL 650 brochure (Oct 2026): 4 for sale, asks $18,995,000 to $24,995,000, model years 2016 to 2020
- Federal Register via Justia: Special conditions, Pro Star Aviation, Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes (Aug 2021): CL-600 series approved under Type Certificate No. A21EA
- AIN: Bombardier launches Challenger 650 (Nov 2014): improved CF34-3B engines with more takeoff thrust for hot and high airports, redesigned cockpit and cabin, NetJets launch customer, 4,000 nm with six passengers
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 650 ownership and operating costs (updated Oct 2026): $11,815 per flight hour at 200 hours a year, annual total $2,363,067
- Solairus Aviation: ISP based Challenger 650 charter sheet (Nov 2024): seats 10, sleeps 6, 115 cu ft baggage, full forward galley, aft lavatory
- Bombardier: Challenger 650 factsheet (Apr 2024): high-speed cruise Mach 0.82
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.023, Issue 19 (Aug 2026): CL-600-2B16 604 variant; 605 is S/N 5701 to 5990 and 650 is S/N 6050 onward; TCCA approval 20 September 1995
- GlobalAir: Challenger 650 specifications (Oct 2026): 2024 list price $32,400,000
- Aviation Week: Challenger 650 deliveries by year end (Nov 2015): Transport Canada certifies the Challenger 650, deliveries before year end
- GlobalAir: 2019 Challenger 650 S/N 6136 listing by Bombardier Pre-owned (2026): 12 seats, four club seats forward, full berthing four-place divan opposite four-place conference group aft, forward RH galley, aft lavatory, Gogo L5 Avance and Ka-band
- Guardian Jet: 2012 Challenger 605 N605VG S/N 5905 specifications (Apr 2025): in-flight accessible baggage bay
- Bombardier Pre-owned: 2009 Challenger 605 N899ST S/N 5791 factsheet (Jan 2021): 11 places, four club seats, three-place divan opposite four-place conference group, forward galley with oven, microwave and espresso maker
- GlobalAir: 2016 Challenger 650 S/N 6084 listing by Donath Aircraft Services (2026): 10 passengers plus jump seat, four-place club forward, four-place divan opposite two-place club aft, forward galley, extended aft lavatory, Starlink and Ka-band
- Global Jet: 2020 Challenger 650 S/N 6151 for sale (2026): four-place club forward, four-place conference group opposite four-place divan aft, forward full galley, aft lavatory, Inmarsat SBB
- Guardian Jet: Bombardier CL 604 brochure (Oct 2026): 29 for sale, asks $3,500,000 to $7,995,000, model years 1996 to 2006, fleet 345
- Guardian Jet: Bombardier CL 605 brochure (Oct 2026): 19 for sale, asks $10,900,000 to $14,995,000, model years 2007 to 2015, fleet 287
- Solairus Aviation: TEB based Challenger 605 charter sheet (Dec 2023): seats 12, sleeps 6, 115 cu ft baggage, Gogo Wi-Fi
- Aerossurance: BFU report on Challenger 604 D-AMSC wake vortex accident over the Arabian Sea, 17 January 2017 (May 2017)
- GlobalAir: NTSB releases preliminary report on Challenger 650 crash in Maine (Mar 2026): N10KJ, Bangor, 25 January 2026, six killed, takeoff after deicing in snow
- Wikipedia: 2018 Iran Bombardier Challenger crash, Challenger 604 TC-TRB, 11 March 2018; Iran AAIB final report of March 2020
- Wikipedia: Hop-A-Jet Flight 823, Challenger 604 N823KD, Naples, 9 February 2024; NTSB final report 23 April 2026 cites corrosion of both engines' variable geometry components
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Challenger 600 series: Challenger 604 built from 1996 through 2006, over 360 delivered; 605 first flight January 2006; 1,000th 600 series, a 650, delivered to NetJets in December 2015
- Jetcraft: Bombardier Challenger 605 overview, 2006 to 2015 (Sep 2021): 288 built, last delivery 2015, larger and higher cabin windows and a rounded tailcone over the 604
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