The Boeing 787-9 in VIP configuration is a widebody, twin-aisle executive airliner and one of the most range-heavy corporate aircraft in the market. Naples-market work runs through RSW only; the airframe is far outside APF’s envelope.
Base 787-9 type entered service in 2014; a BBJ 787-9 variant exists and the specs shown are the base platform. VIP layout seats 40 to 80 with multiple lavatories, private suites, and belly cargo volume of 5,452 cubic feet (VIP-configured baggage may be less). Range 7,565 nautical miles at Mach 0.85, ceiling 43,000 feet. Length 206.1 feet, wingspan 197 feet.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Boeing
- Year introduced: 2014
- Seating: 40 to 80
- Crew: 2
- Range: 7,565 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (~488 kt)
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 206.1 feet
- Wingspan: 197 feet
- Height: 55.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 5,452 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Boeing 787-9 (VIP) Fits Naples
RSW is the field. The 787-9 VIP fits a Naples-market job where a large group needs ultra-long-range nonstop with private-cabin discretion: Middle East owner-group inbound for NWWF, a Southeast Asian family office running Singapore to RSW nonstop, or a Northern European group heading in from Farnborough.
The 7,565-nautical-mile range makes Dubai to RSW, Tokyo to RSW, or Sao Paulo to RSW nonstop possible. That is the mission profile that pulls buyers off an ACJ319 or A340-300 and onto the 787-9.
Naples-market lead time is three to four weeks minimum. Widebody ramp coordination at RSW, customs, catering for the full manifest, and pre-staged ground transport into Port Royal or Bay Colony all need to be locked before departure.
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 Boeing 787-9 (VIP) run $35,000 to $45,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Hourly billing runs $35,000 to $45,000 per flight hour as of 7/2026 (source: ACA published range). Widebody handling, international customs, and international catering quoted separately per trip.
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Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 787-9 (VIP) 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.