The Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) is a long-range private airliner for Puerto Rico from San Juan (SJU), seating 8 to 19 in a wide cabin with 6,200 nautical miles of range. It links SJU nonstop to Europe, the US West Coast, or deep South America in airliner comfort. Boeing’s corporate 737.
Boeing builds the BBJ on the 737 airframe with extra fuel tanks for intercontinental range, cruising near Mach 0.82 at up to 41,000 feet. It pairs a narrow-body airliner cabin with business-jet range.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Boeing
- Year introduced: 1999
- Seating: 8 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 6,200 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (~470 kt)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 110.3 feet
- Wingspan: 117.4 feet
- Height: 41.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,000 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) Fits Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the BBJ fits principals who want airliner cabin space and nonstop long-haul reach: San Juan to London, the US West Coast, or Buenos Aires without a stop. Range plus cabin volume is the point.
It carries a private group farther than any business jet out of SJU, in a full-height airliner cabin.
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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 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) run $15,000 to $22,000 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 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 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.