HondaJet Elite II
Very Light jet - 5 passengers, 1,547 nm published range
About the HondaJet Elite II
The HondaJet Elite II is Honda Aircraft's flagship very light jet, distinguished by its patented over-the-wing engine mount (OTWEM) design and natural laminar flow wing, which together free up cabin volume and cut drag versus conventional light-jet layouts. It is the fastest and longest-range aircraft in the very-light-jet class.
Who charters it
Charter clients choose the Elite II for its class-leading speed and range among VLJs, letting it cover routes (e.g., coast-adjacent regional city pairs) that rival some light jets, while its efficient twin-engine HF120s keep hourly rates competitive with single-engine VLJs.
Specifications
- Class
- Very Light
- Manufacturer
- Honda Aircraft Company
- Published range
- 1,547 nm
- Range with four passengers
- 1,547 nm
- Reserve-adjusted (85% of four-passenger range)
- 1,314 nm
- Seats
- 5 typical, 7 max
- Service ceiling
- 43,000 ft
- Takeoff field
- 3,600 ft
- Cabin height
- 4'10"
- Cabin width
- 5'0"
- Cabin length
- 17'10"
- Indicative rate
- $2,500 - $3,800/hr
- Production
- In production
Specifications current as of 2026-08-24. Published range assumes still air, an optimum profile, and a light payload. Rates are indicative and vary with routing, availability, and operator.
Worth knowing
- Over-the-wing engine mount (OTWEM) frees up cabin and baggage space
- Natural laminar flow wing and nose for reduced drag
- Garmin G3000 avionics with autothrottle
- Optional Garmin Emergency Autoland
- Fastest, longest-range aircraft in the VLJ category
Colorado mountain airports: limited
Performance-wise the HondaJet can work ASE and EGE with light loads, and brokers do offer it for short Aspen legs, but the charter fleet is thin and largely owner-flown and no source confirms regular Telluride service for the type. Treat EGE as workable, ASE as a light-load case-by-case option, and TEX as unusual for this type until an operator confirms it.
Planning guidance only. The operator, the AFM performance data, and conditions on the day are the final authority.
Is the HondaJet Elite II right for your trip?
See how far it reaches from your departure airport, or send us the trip and we will price it against the alternatives.