The Bell Long Ranger is a stretched light helicopter for Puerto Rico transfers, seating six with about 324 nautical miles of range. It carries a larger group than the Jet Ranger on island hops and resort transfers around San Juan. The longer-cabin development of the Jet Ranger.
Bell built the Long Ranger from 1975 with a stretched cabin over the Jet Ranger, cruising near 120 knots up to about 20,000 feet. The extra length adds seats and comfort.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter (Textron)
- Year introduced: 1975
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 324 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 120 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 33.3 feet
- Wingspan: 37 feet
- Height: 10.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet
Why the Bell Long Ranger Fits Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the Long Ranger fits the small group that outgrows a Jet Ranger: San Juan to a resort helipad, a nearby island, or a yacht with up to six aboard. Cabin room is the difference.
For light rotary transfers out of San Juan with a fuller cabin, the Long Ranger is the pick over the Jet Ranger.
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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 Bell Long Ranger run $1,500 to $2,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
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Contact
For a quote on a Bell Long Ranger 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.