Compare charter aircraft in India
Every one of the 72 aircraft types flown by DGCA-approved non-scheduled operators in India, with the figures that actually decide a charter: how many people fit, how far it goes without stopping, and how long the sector takes. Pick up to four and put them side by side.
- Aircraft types
- 72
- Classes
- 12
- Largest cabin
- 26 seats
- Longest range
- 14,260 km
- Very light jetEmbraer Phenom 100
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 2,222 km
- Speed
- 752 km/h
- Light jetCessna Citation CJ1+
- Seats
- 5
- Range
- 2,408 km
- Speed
- 667 km/h
- Light jetBeechcraft Premier IA
- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 1,530 km
- Speed
- 841 km/h
- Light jetPilatus PC-24
- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 3,704 km
- Speed
- 815 km/h
- Light jetCessna Citation II
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- —
- Speed
- 746 km/h
- Light jetLearjet 40XR
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 3,293 km
- Speed
- 807 km/h
- Light jetCessna Citation CJ2 / CJ2+
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 2,871 km
- Speed
- 774 km/h
- Light jetHawker 400XP
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 2,185 km
- Speed
- 833 km/h
- Light jetLearjet 45
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 3,498 km
- Speed
- 807 km/h
- Midsize jetCessna Citation III
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 3,804 km
- Speed
- 874 km/h
- Midsize jetLearjet 60XR
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 3,785 km
- Speed
- 807 km/h
- Midsize jetCessna Citation Excel
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 3,308 km
- Speed
- 802 km/h
- Midsize jetCessna Citation XLS+
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 3,441 km
- Speed
- 817 km/h
- Midsize jetGulfstream G150
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 5,112 km
- Speed
- 870 km/h
- Midsize jetHawker 800XP
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 4,702 km
- Speed
- 796 km/h
- Midsize jetHawker 850XP
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 4,676 km
- Speed
- 837 km/h
- Midsize jetHawker 900XP
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 5,426 km
- Speed
- 837 km/h
- Super midsize jetBombardier Challenger 300/350
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 5,926 km
- Speed
- 870 km/h
- Super midsize jetHawker 4000
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 5,884 km
- Speed
- 870 km/h
- Super midsize jetBombardier Challenger 3500
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 6,297 km
- Speed
- 871 km/h
- Super midsize jetDassault Falcon 2000EX
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 7,182 km
- Speed
- 893 km/h
- Super midsize jetDassault Falcon 2000LX
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 7,408 km
- Speed
- 885 km/h
- Super midsize jetGulfstream G200
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 5,797 km
- Speed
- 870 km/h
- Super midsize jetDassault Falcon 2000
- Seats
- 12
- Range
- 5,262 km
- Speed
- 880 km/h
- Heavy jetBombardier Challenger 604
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 6,956 km
- Speed
- 850 km/h
- Heavy jetBombardier Challenger 650
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 7,408 km
- Speed
- 850 km/h
- Heavy jetBombardier Challenger 605
- Seats
- 12
- Range
- 7,408 km
- Speed
- 850 km/h
- Heavy jetEmbraer Legacy 600
- Seats
- 13
- Range
- 6,297 km
- Speed
- 829 km/h
- Heavy jetDassault Falcon 6X
- Seats
- 14
- Range
- 10,186 km
- Speed
- 903 km/h
- Heavy jetDassault Falcon 7X
- Seats
- 14
- Range
- 11,019 km
- Speed
- 850 km/h
- Heavy jetDassault Falcon 900EX
- Seats
- 14
- Range
- 8,334 km
- Speed
- —
- Heavy jetEmbraer Legacy 650
- Seats
- 14
- Range
- 7,223 km
- Speed
- 829 km/h
- Ultra long range jetGulfstream G550
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 12,501 km
- Speed
- 904 km/h
- Ultra long range jetBombardier Global 5000
- Seats
- 13
- Range
- 9,630 km
- Speed
- 933 km/h
- Ultra long range jetBombardier Global 5500
- Seats
- 13
- Range
- 10,927 km
- Speed
- 933 km/h
- Ultra long range jetBombardier Global 6500
- Seats
- 13
- Range
- 12,223 km
- Speed
- 933 km/h
- Ultra long range jetBombardier Global Express XRS
- Seats
- 13
- Range
- 12,038 km
- Speed
- 950 km/h
- Ultra long range jetBombardier Global 6000
- Seats
- 14
- Range
- 11,112 km
- Speed
- 933 km/h
- Ultra long range jetBombardier Global Express
- Seats
- 14
- Range
- 12,038 km
- Speed
- 850 km/h
- Ultra long range jetBombardier Global 7500
- Seats
- 16
- Range
- 14,260 km
- Speed
- 956 km/h
- Airliner (VIP)Airbus ACJ319
- Seats
- 19
- Range
- 11,112 km
- Speed
- —
- Airliner (VIP)Embraer Lineage 1000
- Seats
- 19
- Range
- 8,300 km
- Speed
- 874 km/h
- Single-engine turbopropPilatus PC-12
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 3,339 km
- Speed
- 537 km/h
- Single-engine turbopropCessna Grand Caravan 208B
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 1,980 km
- Speed
- 344 km/h
- Twin turbopropBeechcraft King Air C90
- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 1,672 km
- Speed
- 507 km/h
- Twin turbopropPiaggio P.180 Avanti
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 2,800 km
- Speed
- 589 km/h
- Twin turbopropBeechcraft King Air 350
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 3,345 km
- Speed
- 578 km/h
- Twin turbopropBeechcraft King Air B200
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 3,185 km
- Speed
- 574 km/h
- Light helicopterRobinson R44
- Seats
- 3
- Range
- 650 km
- Speed
- 202 km/h
- Light helicopterRobinson R66
- Seats
- 4
- Range
- 650 km
- Speed
- 204 km/h
- Light helicopterAirbus AS355 Ecureuil 2
- Seats
- 5
- Range
- 703 km
- Speed
- 224 km/h
- Light helicopterAirbus AS350 Ecureuil
- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 630 km
- Speed
- 252 km/h
- Light helicopterAirbus H135 (EC135)
- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 626 km
- Speed
- 254 km/h
- Light helicopterBell 427
- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 730 km
- Speed
- 256 km/h
- Light helicopterBell 429
- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 761 km
- Speed
- 287 km/h
- Light helicopterAgustaWestland A109S Grand
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 667 km
- Speed
- 287 km/h
- Light helicopterAgustaWestland AW109SP GrandNew
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 859 km
- Speed
- 289 km/h
- Light helicopterAgustaWestland AW119 Koala
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 763 km
- Speed
- 241 km/h
- Light helicopterAirbus H130 (EC130)
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 606 km
- Speed
- 237 km/h
- Light helicopterBell 206L LongRanger
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- —
- Speed
- 204 km/h
- Light helicopterBell 407
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 624 km
- Speed
- 246 km/h
- Light helicopterAgustaWestland A109E Power
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 482 km
- Speed
- 285 km/h
- Medium twin helicopterAirbus H160
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 889 km
- Speed
- 278 km/h
- Medium twin helicopterAirbus H145
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 650 km
- Speed
- 241 km/h
- Medium twin helicopterHAL Dhruv
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 630 km
- Speed
- —
- Medium twin helicopterLeonardo AW169
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 785 km
- Speed
- 267 km/h
- Medium twin helicopterSikorsky S-76
- Seats
- 12
- Range
- 741 km
- Speed
- 254 km/h
- Medium twin helicopterAirbus AS365 Dauphin
- Seats
- 13
- Range
- 632 km
- Speed
- 276 km/h
- Medium twin helicopterBell 412
- Seats
- 13
- Range
- 669 km
- Speed
- 228 km/h
- Medium twin helicopterLeonardo AW139
- Seats
- 15
- Range
- —
- Speed
- 306 km/h
- Heavy helicopterMil Mi-171A2
- Seats
- 19
- Range
- 800 km
- Speed
- 260 km/h
- Heavy helicopterMil Mi-172
- Seats
- 26
- Range
- 620 km
- Speed
- 230 km/h
What each class means
Typical figures for each class, taken as the median of the real aircraft in that class on this page, so they move with the fleet rather than sitting out of date.
| Class | Types | Typical cruise | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | 8 | 807 km/h | 2,871 km |
| Midsize jet | 8 | 827 km/h | 4,240 km |
| Super midsize jet | 7 | 871 km/h | 5,926 km |
| Heavy jet | 7 | 850 km/h | 7,408 km |
| Ultra long range jet | 8 | 933 km/h | 12,038 km |
| Single-engine turboprop | 2 | 441 km/h | 2,660 km |
| Twin turboprop | 4 | 576 km/h | 2,993 km |
| Light helicopter | 14 | 249 km/h | 650 km |
| Medium twin helicopter | 7 | 267 km/h | 705 km |
| Heavy helicopter | 2 | 245 km/h | 710 km |
Nonstop figures allow 35% of published range for passengers, baggage and fuel reserves. Flight times add 25 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Both are planning estimates, not a guarantee. The fastest type listed is the Bombardier Global 7500 at 956 km/h.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit on a private jet in India?
It depends on the class. Light jets usually seat 6 to 8, midsize jets 8 to 9, and heavy jets 12 or more. The largest aircraft on this page seats 26. Helicopters typically seat 4 to 12.
Which private jet flies the furthest nonstop from India?
The Bombardier Global 7500 has the longest published range here at 14,260 km, which comfortably covers India and reaches Europe and Southeast Asia nonstop depending on payload.
How long does a private jet take from Delhi to Mumbai?
About 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate for most jets, including taxi, climb and descent. A turboprop takes longer; an ultra long range jet is marginally quicker.
Are these figures the operator's actual numbers?
They are published type specifications, used so aircraft can be compared on a like-for-like basis. The exact seating, range and speed of the individual aircraft offered to you depend on its configuration, and the operator confirms them with the quote.