The Challenger 605 is the mid-2000s refresh of the 604 that keeps the same 4,000 nautical mile range but adds Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, a larger cabin window standard, and a more modern IFE. For Naples clients who want current-generation heavy jet ride quality without paying the 650 hourly rate, the 605 is the value quote we run most often.
Bombardier delivered the first Challenger 605 in 2006, replacing the 604. The airframe carries GE CF34-3B turbofans and the same overall dimensions as the 604 (68.3 feet long, 64.3 feet wingspan, 20.7 feet tail height). The interior refresh brought larger oval windows, updated cabin electronics, and better acoustic treatment. Production ran through 2015 when the 650 became the current-production model.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 470 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 68.3 feet
- Wingspan: 64.3 feet
- Height: 20.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Challenger 605 Fits Naples
The 605 covers the same Naples pairings as the 604 with the same 4,000 nautical mile envelope: nonstop from Teterboro, White Plains, Bedford, Chicago Executive, Toronto, Detroit, and Aspen at full cabin. Outbound Caribbean legs (Turks and Caicos, Antigua, Puerto Rico) fly with wide fuel margins. For clients who cross-reference the 604 and 605 on the market, the ride and mission are the same; the 605 buys newer avionics, better cabin, and a later manufacture date.
APF envelope is unchanged from the 604: cool morning at partial fuel is routine, hot afternoon at MTOW is case-by-case. The 605 is also a common airframe in Part 135 Naples-market operator fleets, which keeps availability high and reposition costs sane in season.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Challenger 605 run $8,000 to $10,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
A BED to APF winter leg in a Challenger 605 typically bills 3.0 to 3.5 flight hours; the same trip in the 604 quotes at a lower hourly rate.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Contact
For a quote on a Challenger 605 charter in or out of Naples, head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.