Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605

“A benchmark in large-cabin private aviation, the Challenger 604 and 605 deliver long-range capability, exceptional reliability, and spacious comfort for intercontinental travel.”

Bombardier Challenger 605 large-cabin private jet on runway, seating 9–12 passengers with 7,500 km range
Bombardier Challenger 604 cabin interior with wide-body seating for 9–12 passengers and enclosed lavatory

Introduction & Fun Facts

The Challenger 604, introduced in the mid-1990s, built upon the Challenger 601 by offering more powerful engines, upgraded avionics, and extended range. It quickly became one of the most successful business jets in the large-cabin category.

Its successor, the Challenger 605, entered service in 2006 with a redesigned cabin, larger windows, and advanced Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics. Together, they cemented the Challenger’s reputation as a go-to long-range business jet for corporations, governments, and private owners.

Fun fact: The Challenger 604/605 series accounts for over 900 deliveries worldwide, making it one of the most popular large-cabin jets ever built.

Cabin & Comfort

  • Seats: 9–12 passengers

  • Cabin Dimensions: 8.66 m (28 ft 5 in) length × 2.49 m (8 ft 2 in) width × 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) height

  • Luggage Capacity: Fits up to 12 medium suitcases plus hand luggage

  • Layout: Wide-body cabin with double-club seating and divan options

  • Lavatory: Fully enclosed rear lavatory

  • Flight Attendant: Typically included on intercontinental missions

The Challenger 604/605 cabin provides true wide-body comfort, allowing passengers to work, dine, or relax in a space comparable to modern long-haul aircraft.

Catering

On long-range routes such as Zurich–Boston or Paris–Dubai, passengers can expect gourmet catering with hot meals, full dining service, fine wines, and champagne. Shorter segments usually offer light catering and snacks.

Performance & Specs

  • Range: up to 7,500 km (≈ 4,660 mi / 4,050 nm) — around 8 hours of flight

  • Cruising Speed: 870 km/h (≈ 541 mph / 470 knots)

  • Engines: 2 × General Electric CF34-3B turbofans

  • Take-off Distance: approx. 1,850 m (≈ 6,070 ft)

  • Maximum Ceiling: 12,500 m (41,000 ft)

Popular Routes & Prices

The Challenger 604/605 is ideal for transatlantic and intercontinental flights, offering reliability and competitive costs for a wide-body jet.

  • Geneva – Lagos: from 75,000 EUR

  • Zurich – Boston: from 95,000 EUR

  • Paris Le Bourget – Dubai: from 78,000 EUR

Prices are indicative, subject to aircraft positioning, seasonality, and request preparation time.

Why Choose the Challenger 604 / 605

  • Wide-body comfort with seating for up to 12 passengers

  • Long-range capability for transatlantic flights

  • Excellent balance of performance and cost efficiency

  • One of the most proven and popular large-cabin jets

Technical Data

  • Aircraft Type: Large Cabin Jet

  • Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace

  • Range: 7,500 km (4,660 mi / 4,050 nm)

  • Cruise Speed: 870 km/h (541 mph / 470 knots)

  • Seats: 9–12 passengers

  • Cabin Dimensions: 8.66 m × 2.49 m × 1.85 m (28 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in × 6 ft 1 in)

  • Luggage Capacity: 12 medium suitcases plus hand luggage

  • Lavatory: Fully enclosed rear lavatory