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HondaJet Elite S Private Jet Charter
The jet with its engines on top of the wings: Honda's over-the-wing mount freed the cabin, cut the drag and made the fastest, highest-flying jet in the very light class.
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€3,600/hour
Quick Specifications
Amenities
- Passengers
- 5-5
- Crew
- 1
- Range
- 2,661 km
- Max Speed
- 782 km/h
- Max Altitude
- 43,000 ft
- Cabin Length
- 3.7 m
- Baggage
- 1.9 m³
- WiFi
- Lavatory
- Entertainment

Written by Sophie Marchant · Senior Business Aviation Editor · 9+ years aviation experience
Reviewed by Thomas Werner · Aviation Operations Reviewer
Last updated
About the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite S
Every other light jet hangs its engines off the rear fuselage. Honda — applying decades of research from a company that engineers everything from engines to robots — put them on pylons above the wings. The over-the-wing engine mount is the HondaJet's defining innovation: it removes the structural carry-through that engines normally force through the cabin, freeing interior and baggage space, and at high speed it actually reduces drag rather than adding it. Combined with a natural-laminar-flow nose and wing, it makes the Elite S the fastest and highest-flying aircraft in the very light class — 782 km/h up to 43,000 ft. It carries 5 passengers over 2,661 km, with around 45 in European charter. The HondaJet is what happens when an engineering company refuses to copy the obvious layout.
Performance Excellence
Flown by one or two crew, the HondaJet Elite S covers 2,661 km / 1,437 nm at up to 782 km/h (422 ktas) and climbs to 43,000 ft on GE Honda HF120 turbofans — the fastest and highest of the very-light class, both traceable to the over-the-wing engine layout. Around 45 examples serve European charter at roughly €3,600 per hour. Its case is engineering: a clean-sheet aerodynamic design that delivers more speed, more altitude, more cabin and a real lavatory than rivals built to the conventional template.
Cabin Comfort
The over-the-wing engines pay their first dividend inside: with no engine carry-through structure crossing the fuselage, the HondaJet Elite S offers a cabin — 3.70 m long, 1.52 m wide, 1.47 m tall — that is notably roomier than its very-light external size suggests, plus a full aft baggage compartment and, rare in the class, a proper enclosed lavatory. Five passengers sit in a club-four and a single, with materials and finish from Honda that feel a class above the price. And because the engines sit above and behind the cabin rather than alongside it, the interior is among the quietest in the segment — the noise source is physically further from the passengers' ears. It is a very light cabin engineered to feel light-jet.
High-speed WiFi keeps you connected throughout your flight, allowing you to work or stay in touch.
A private lavatory ensures comfort on longer flights.
Why Choose the HondaJet Elite S?
- Efficiency: Optimized fuel consumption at — liters per hour
- Reliability: Powered by proven jet engines
- Flexibility: Access to major airports worldwide
- Comfort: Pressurization altitude of 0 ft for a more comfortable cabin environment
Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, the HondaJet Elite S delivers an exceptional private aviation experience.
ARGUS Certified
Platinum Rated
Wyvern Wingman
Safety Verified
IS-BAO
Stage 3 Certified
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Technical Data
HondaJet Elite S Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite S.
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Specifications shown are typical values and may vary by aircraft configuration and serial number. Contact us for specifications of specific available aircraft.
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Charter Pricing
HondaJet Elite S Charter Costs
Estimated charter prices for the HondaJet Elite S. Final pricing depends on availability, routing, and additional services.
Hourly Rate
€3,600/hour
Typical hourly charter rate
Minimum Flight
2 hours
Minimum flight time required
Included in Price
- Aircraft & crew
- Fuel
- Landing fees
- Handling
- Catering (basic)
- Insurance
Popular Routes with HondaJet Elite S
| Route | Distance | Flight Time | Est. Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PalmaIbiza | 140 km | 32min | €7,200 | View Route → |
ParisNice | 695 km | 1h 20min | €7,200 | View Route → |
MilanLondon | 975 km | 1h 44min | €7,200 | View Route → |
CopenhagenRome | 1,537 km | 2h 32min | €9,100 | View Route → |
DublinMalaga | 1,867 km | 3h | €10,800 | View Route → |
BrusselsMykonos | 2,224 km | 3h 31min | €12,700 | View Route → |
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Get Your QuoteTop operators flying HondaJet Elite S
These certified operators in our network fly the HondaJet Elite S. Each is independently audited (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO) before any aircraft is quoted on Flyius.
Every operator listed holds a valid AOC, current insurance and a third-party safety audit. We refuse to broker flights on unvetted aircraft.
See all certified operatorsEmissions per mission for the HondaJet Elite S
Indicative CO₂ per typical mission distance for the HondaJet Elite S, with SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) offset cost at current market rates. Only missions within the aircraft's range are listed.
| Mission | Distance | Flight time | CO₂ | SAF offset cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short hop (300 km) | Distance:300 km | Flight time:23min | CO₂: 720 kg | SAF offset cost:€2,880 |
| European medium (1,500 km) | Distance:1,500 km | Flight time:1h 55min | CO₂: 3,600 kg | SAF offset cost:€14,400 |
Emissions estimated using EBAA/EUROCONTROL business-aviation factors. SAF offset priced at €4/kg CO₂ — current market midpoint.
Indicative — cruise altitudeQuestions & Answers
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Similar Aircraft
Compare the HondaJet Elite S with similar private jets in the Very Light Jet category.
| HondaJet Elite S | Citation 501 I/SP | Citation CJ | Citation CJ1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Passengers | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Range | 2,661 km | 1,527 km | 1,852 km | 2,149 km |
| Cruise Speed | 782 km/h | 761 km/h | 867 km/h | 815 km/h |
| Cabin Height | 1.47 m | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | 1.37 m |
| Hourly Rate | €3,600/hour | €2,800/hour | €2,900/hour | €3,000/hour |









