
Embraer
Embraer Legacy 650 Private Jet Charter
An airliner's airframe, three lounges, and the heavy class's quiet value play
From
€9,500/hour
Quick Specifications
Amenities
- Passengers
- 12-14
- Crew
- 2
- Range
- 7,223 km
- Max Speed
- 930 km/h
- Max Altitude
- 45,000 ft
- Cabin Length
- 12.8 m
- Baggage
- 3.4 m³
- WiFi
- Lavatory
- Galley
- Entertainment

Written by Sophie Marchant · Senior Business Aviation Editor · 9+ years aviation experience
Reviewed by Thomas Werner · Aviation Operations Reviewer
Last updated
About the Embraer Legacy 650
The Legacy 650 has a secret most heavy jets cannot claim: it began life as an airline aircraft. Its fuselage descends directly from Embraer's ERJ-135 regional jet — a design built to carry fare-paying passengers safely, reliably and economically, day in and day out. Converted to a business jet and progressively stretched in capability, that airliner heritage gives the Legacy 650 a combination the heavy class rarely offers at its price: enormous cabin volume and genuine long range, for distinctly less money than the segment's marquee names.
Introduced in 2010, the 650 added more powerful engines and additional fuel to reach 7,223 km — enough for London to New York, Dubai to London, or Moscow to deep into Africa, with up to fourteen passengers and a full bag count. The airliner-grade structure underneath translates into the dispatch reliability and robustness that institutional and corporate operators prize.
At around €9,500 per flight hour, the Legacy 650 is the heavy segment's value argument made physical. For clients who want a three-room, transatlantic-capable cabin without the flagship invoice, it is frequently the quote that delivers the most usable aircraft per euro — the airliner that grew up into a private jet.
Performance Excellence
Fourteen passengers, 7,223 km of range, 930 km/h cruise — and a fuselage cross-section inherited from the ERJ-135 regional airliner that gives the Legacy 650 cabin volume well beyond its price class. Two Rolls-Royce AE3007A2 engines deliver the thrust and the transatlantic range, drawing on a powerplant family with millions of fleet hours behind it. The airliner-grade structure underpins the dispatch reliability corporate flight departments demand, and the type operates comfortably from the runways its missions require. At roughly €9,500 per hour, the Legacy 650 charges heavy-jet entry money for three-zone cabin volume and genuine intercontinental reach — the segment's clearest argument that value and capability need not be opposites.
Cabin Comfort
The airliner origin pays its biggest dividend here. The Legacy 650 offers one of the largest cabins in its price class, divided into three distinct zones — a configuration usually reserved for aircraft costing considerably more. A forward club seats four for working sessions, a mid-cabin conference-and-dining group handles meetings or meals, and an aft zone with a divan converts to a comfortable rest area for long sectors.
Up to fourteen passengers travel without anyone feeling rationed for space. The flat floor and stand-up height come standard with the wide fuselage, the galley is full-size for hot service across seven-hour legs, and a genuinely large baggage compartment — accessible in flight — swallows a full cabin's luggage with room left over. The cabin treatment is comfortable and durable rather than ostentatious, in keeping with a design built to be flown hard. Passengers stepping aboard for the first time consistently register the same surprise: that this much room, and this much quiet, came at heavy-jet entry pricing.
High-speed WiFi keeps you connected throughout your flight, allowing you to work or stay in touch. A full galley enables fresh catering service during your journey. A private lavatory ensures comfort on longer flights.
Why Choose the Legacy 650?
- 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 Legacy 650 delivers an exceptional private aviation experience.
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Technical Data
Legacy 650 Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Embraer Legacy 650.
Performance
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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
Legacy 650 Charter Costs
Estimated charter prices for the Legacy 650. Final pricing depends on availability, routing, and additional services.
Hourly Rate
€9,500/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 Legacy 650
| Route | Distance | Flight Time | Est. Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ParisNice | 695 km | 1h 20min | €19,000 | View Route → |
Luxembourg CityNaples | 1,158 km | 1h 59min | €19,000 | View Route → |
BrusselsMykonos | 2,224 km | 3h 31min | €33,400 | View Route → |
BaliHong Kong | 3,456 km | 5h 16min | €50,000 | View Route → |
AccraLondon | 5,145 km | 7h 41min | €73,000 | View Route → |
New YorkLondon | 5,536 km | 8h 15min | €78,400 | View Route → |
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Get Your QuoteTop operators flying Legacy 650
These certified operators in our network fly the Legacy 650. 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 Legacy 650
Indicative CO₂ per typical mission distance for the Legacy 650, 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:19min | CO₂: 1,260 kg | SAF offset cost:€5,040 |
| European medium (1,500 km) | Distance:1,500 km | Flight time:1h 37min | CO₂: 6,300 kg | SAF offset cost:€25,200 |
| Transatlantic (5,500 km) | Distance:5,500 km | Flight time:5h 55min | CO₂: 23,100 kg | SAF offset cost:€92,400 |
Emissions estimated using EBAA/EUROCONTROL business-aviation factors. SAF offset priced at €4/kg CO₂ — current market midpoint.
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Similar Aircraft
Compare the Legacy 650 with similar private jets in the Heavy Jet category.
| Legacy 650 | Challenger 600 | Challenger 601 | Challenger 601-3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Passengers | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Range | 7,223 km | 3,459 km | 3,874 km | 4,131 km |
| Cruise Speed | 930 km/h | 943 km/h | 1,015 km/h | 978 km/h |
| Cabin Height | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | 1.85 m |
| Hourly Rate | €9,500/hour | €7,500/hour | €7,800/hour | €8,000/hour |









