The Bombardier Challenger 650 is the aircraft Naples clients ask for when they want a wide-body cabin for a family of nine but don’t need a transatlantic airframe to do it. On the practical envelope out of Naples Municipal (APF), the 650 is a case-by-case departure at MTOW, so we plan the trip with the operator around weight and temperature rather than treating APF as an unlimited departure field.
Bombardier certified the Challenger 650 in 2015 as the final CL-600 series variant, following the 604 and 605. The airframe carries GE CF34-3B turbofans, Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced avionics, and a stand-up cabin trimmed for 9 in a typical charter layout, up to 12 in the maximum executive configuration. Cabin cross-section is one of the widest in the heavy jet class, which is why it flies as many family and executive groups as it does.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2015
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 488 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 68.5 feet
- Wingspan: 64.3 feet
- Height: 20.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Bombardier Challenger 650 Fits Naples
The 4,000 nautical mile range covers every routine Naples inbound leg with headroom, and it opens up the pairings that snowbird owners in Port Royal and Aqualane Shores actually book: nonstop from Aspen (ASE) during ski week, nonstop from Toronto (YYZ) into APF at full cabin, and nonstop to Nassau (MYNN) or Turks and Caicos (MBPV) for a shoulder-season stretch. At 68.5 feet long and 64.3 feet wingspan, it slots into the FBO ramp at APF without special handling.
On the departure side, APF’s 6,600-foot main runway is inside the type’s envelope on cool mornings with a partial fuel load. Hot Naples afternoons at MTOW push the numbers, and operators will either fuel-stop at RSW (Southwest Florida International, Fort Myers) or reposition for early-morning ops. For clients running a full-cabin, full-fuel departure to the Northeast in July or August, RSW is the honest answer.
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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 Bombardier Challenger 650 run $8,000 to $10,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
A TEB to APF winter leg in a Challenger 650 typically bills 3.0 to 3.5 flight hours; a full-cabin APF to Aspen run is closer to 4.5 hours nonstop.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Challenger 605
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Contact
For a quote on a Bombardier Challenger 650 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.