Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Challenger 850
On published range, the Bombardier Challenger 650 goes 2,202 km further than the Bombardier Challenger 850 (7,408 km against 5,206 km).
The Bombardier Challenger 850 is certified for 16 passengers, against 12 for the other.
Both sit in the "Large-cabin jet" category, so the published hourly band is the same: € 6,200 – 12,000 per hour. Published rate for the category, not for the model.
| Comparison table |  Bombardier Challenger 650 |  Bombardier Challenger 850 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Large-cabin jet | Large-cabin jet |
| Production | In production | Out of production |
| Cabin | ||
| Passengers (max) | 12 | 16 — Best value |
| Cabin length | 8.66 m | 12.42 m — Best value |
| Cabin width | 2.41 m | 2.49 m — Best value |
| Cabin height | 1.85 m | 1.85 m |
| Flight | ||
| Range | 7,408 km (4,000 nm) — Best value | 5,206 km (2,811 nm) |
| Max speed (MMo) | Mach 0.85 — Best value | Mach 0.8 |
| Cost | ||
| Hourly rate (category) | € 6,200 – 12,000 | € 6,200 – 12,000 |
| Compare | Quote on this model | Quote on this model |
Computed on the maximum published range: the real leg depends on payload, wind and reserves. Prices are indicative, at the category hourly rate.
Sources: Manufacturer published specifications (2026-05) · Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates (2026-08-07) · European Central Bank daily reference rate — EUR/USD rate 1.1652 (2026-09-09)
Frequently asked questions
Bombardier Challenger 650 or Bombardier Challenger 850: which flies further?
The Bombardier Challenger 650, at 7,408 km published range against 5,206 km. The 2,202 km gap matters on long legs: at real payload, with wind and reserves, both cover less than the published figure.
What does an hour cost?
Both sit in the same category (Large-cabin jet), whose published broker band is € 6,200 to 12,000 per hour all-in. That is a category rate, not a model rate: the firm price depends on the specific aircraft, the season and repositioning. A quote returns an all-in price within 60 minutes.
How many passengers?
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is certified for up to 12 passengers, the Bombardier Challenger 850 for up to 16. On charter, real layouts usually trade a seat or two for living space.