Embraer Legacy 650
Heavy Jet - 10 passengers, 3,900 nm published range
About the Embraer Legacy 650
The Legacy 650 is Embraer's large-cabin, heavy-jet derivative of the ERJ-135 regional airliner, offering the largest-in-class three-zone cabin (1,650 cu ft) and a 3,900 nm range. Though no longer in production, it remains one of the most widely operated heavy jets on the charter market, valued for its cavernous cabin and reliability.
Who charters it
The pick for larger groups (up to 13-14 passengers) needing true intercontinental range with a stand-up, three-zone cabin -- popular for full-team charters, roadshows, and long-haul family trips; deep secondary market and broad operator base make it easy to source despite being out of production.
Mission fit: the Embraer Legacy 650 at a glance
Best for
- Denver to either coast nonstop with four aboard, after reserves and headwind
- Groups of up to 10 in typical seating
- A stand-up cabin for working or resting on the way
Think twice if
- Short runways: its published takeoff distance is about 5,700 ft
- Short hops under two hours, where a smaller jet usually costs far less
Mountain airports
Limited. Eagle can work. For Aspen or Telluride we usually suggest a different aircraft.
Computed from specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Range lines start from the 3,900 nm four-passenger figure, hold back a reserve and fly into a 50 kt headwind. Winds, weight and the operator's own performance numbers decide any given day. Check your route in the Range Explorer.
Specifications
- Class
- Heavy
- Manufacturer
- Embraer
- Published range
- 3,900 nm
- Range with four passengers
- 3,900 nm
- Planning range (85% reserve, 50 kt headwind)
- 2,944 nm
- Seats
- 10 typical, 14 max
- Service ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Takeoff field
- 5,741 ft
- Cabin height
- 6'0"
- Cabin width
- 6'11"
- Cabin length
- 49'10"
- Indicative rate
- Est. $7,000 - $9,500/hr
- Production
- Out of production
Specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Published range assumes still air, an optimum profile, and a light payload. Rates are indicative and vary with routing, availability, and operator.
Worth knowing
- Largest-in-class three-zone cabin at 1,650 cu ft
- Derived from the proven Embraer ERJ-135 regional jet airframe
- 286 cu ft internal baggage compartment, accessible in flight
- 10-year/10,000-flight-hour warranty on the 650E variant
- Deep, mature pre-owned and charter operator market despite discontinued production
Colorado mountain airports: limited
Its 69.5 ft wingspan clears Aspen's limit and brokers do market it for Aspen, but its long sea-level takeoff roll (about 5,741 ft) leaves little margin at ASE's elevation, so warm-weather departures need significant fuel or payload offloads and the type is an occasional rather than routine ASE performer. EGE is comfortably workable; Telluride is not realistic for this class.
Planning guidance only. The operator, the AFM performance data, and conditions on the day are the final authority.
FAA Part 135 data
On US charter certificates
26
aircraft on FAA Part 135 charter certificates
20
certificate holders operate them
Counted: Legacy 600 and 650 (FAA model EMB-135BJ)
Built 2002 to 2017
Being on a certificate means an aircraft may be flown for hire. It does not mean every one is offered to the public. For each trip we confirm the specific operator and aircraft, and review its safety audits, before you book.
- Challenger 650205
- Gulfstream IV / IV-SP131
- Gulfstream G450108
- Bombardier Global 6000104
- Gulfstream G550102
- Embraer Legacy 65026
Source: FAA Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list, as published September 10, 2026.
Is the Embraer Legacy 650 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.