The Bombardier Challenger 650 is the current-generation Puerto Rico heavy jet from San Juan (SJU), seating 9 to 12 with 4,000 nautical miles of range and the widest cabin in its class. It links SJU nonstop to the US West Coast or across South America. The latest evolution of the Challenger 600 line.
Bombardier introduced the Challenger 650 in 2015 with more thrust and an updated cabin over the 605, cruising near 488 knots at up to 41,000 feet. It carries the class-leading cabin width the line is known for.
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 Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the 650 fits clients who want the widest heavy-jet cabin with current systems: San Juan to Los Angeles, Seattle, or Buenos Aires nonstop. Cabin comfort and reliability lead.
It is the top of the Challenger 600 family out of SJU, above the 605 on thrust and cabin refinement.
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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.
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 Puerto Rico, call +1-888-987-5387 or 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.