Challenger 604

The Challenger 604 entered production in 1996 and continued through 2007, when Bombardier introduced the modernized Challenger 605. More than 360 aircraft were delivered, making it the bestselling variant in the Challenger 600 series.

The Bombardier Challenger 604 is a heavy twin-engine jet built by Bombardier. Produced from 1996 to 2007, it carries up to 12 passengers across a 4,115-nautical-mile range at 459 knots. Two General Electric CF34-3B engines produce 8,729 lbf each. Cabin length is 28.3 feet, unchanged from earlier Challenger family variants.

The Challenger 601 was a proven aircraft, but Bombardier saw room to extend its range and modernize its systems. Three changes defined the 604.

First, engineers boosted fuel capacity by adding saddle tanks, pushing total fuel to nearly 19,850 pounds. That extra fuel, combined with a strengthened wing and airframe, extended range well past the 601's figures.

Second, Bombardier increased maximum takeoff and landing weights and installed new undercarriage components, letting the aircraft carry more fuel and payload at once.

Third, the flight deck was upgraded to a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics suite with color CRT screens, replacing the analog and early EFIS systems used on earlier 601 variants.

Challenger 604's twin CF34-3B engines produce 8,729 lbf each, and the aircraft reaches a service ceiling of 41,000 feet with a dispatch reliability exceeding 99%, drawing on the CF34 engine family's regional-jet heritage.

The Challenger 604 combined the proven wide-body Challenger cabin with genuinely intercontinental range, at a time when the business jet market was expanding quickly.

Bombardier delivered more than 360 Challenger 604s between 1996 and 2007, more than any other variant in the Challenger 600 series. New aircraft carried a list price of approximately $27 million.

Today, pre-owned Challenger 604s typically trade between roughly $4 million and $8 million depending on year, condition, and avionics upgrades. Bombardier replaced the line with the modernized Challenger 605 in 2007.

Beyond the private charter and corporate market, Bombardier built several Challenger 604 variants for government and military use, including a command and control aircraft for the United States Coast Guard.

A heavy jet trades a higher hourly rate for meaningfully more cabin room, passenger capacity, and comfort on longer flights.

• More cabin: 28.3 feet long and 8.2 feet wide versus roughly 24 to 26 feet long and 6.5 to 7.7 feet wide for most super midsize jets.
• More passengers: up to 12 versus 9 to 10 for most super midsize aircraft.
• Full stand-up cabin height throughout, plus a forward galley and enclosed aft lavatory as standard.
• Intercontinental missions: nonstop transcontinental and select transatlantic routes, including New York to London under favorable conditions.
• Best mission: full-cabin corporate groups on long domestic routes and international trips up to eight hours.

Configured to accommodate up to 12 travelers, the Challenger 604 generally flies with 9 to 12 passengers on standard charter setups, utilizing a forward double-club arrangement alongside a mid or aft conference space.

• A forward double-club arrangement with four articulating leather seats.
• A mid or aft conference area with a table and facing seats, or a three-seat divan that converts to a bed.
• Cabin height is 6.1 feet; nearly all passengers can stand fully upright throughout the cabin.
• Large windows, foldaway tables, and wardrobe storage are standard across most refurbished cabins.
• Interior configurations vary by refurbishment date; many charter aircraft have been retrofitted with Wi-Fi and updated cabin management systems.
• 115 cubic feet of baggage hold accommodates approximately 12 suitcases, with external access before and after the flight.

The Bombardier Challenger 604 cabin is 28.3 feet long, 8.2 feet wide, and 6.1 feet tall. Cabin pressurization holds a 6,000-foot equivalent altitude at cruise. The wide cross-section provides a genuine center aisle and full stand-up headroom. The aircraft seats up to 12 passengers with 115 cubic feet of baggage capacity.

Within the Challenger family, the 604 is the long-range upgrade over the 601, with the same cabin and roughly 800 nm more range. The Challenger 605 offers modernized Pro Line 21 avionics on essentially the same airframe. The Challenger 604 remains a strong value entry point into intercontinental-range Challenger ownership.

The 4,115-nautical-mile range covers coast-to-coast US routes and many transatlantic city pairs. New York to London (3,000 nm) is achievable under favorable conditions.

The cost to charter a Bombardier Challenger 604 is typically $5,500 to $8,000 per flight hour. New York to Los Angeles one-way rental runs approximately $38,000 to $49,500. New York to Miami one-way charter price is approximately $22,000 to $29,000. Final all-in cost depends on operator, routing, positioning, and season. Fuel, crew, and maintenance are included in the hourly rate; landing fees, taxes, and repositioning are billed separately.

Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 for a current quote.

The hourly rate covers core operational costs. Additional fees are quoted separately.

• Aircraft operation: fuel, crew, and maintenance are included in the hourly rate.
• Two certificated pilots: required for all operations.
• Federal excise tax and segment fees: federally mandated, quoted separately.
• Positioning costs: charged if the aircraft must reposition to your departure airport.
• International handling fees: apply on Caribbean, Canada, and other international flights.

Contact Hogani Jets for current pricing and details.

The most natural comparisons are within the Challenger family and against contemporary heavy jets. The Challenger 601 offers a lower cost of entry with less range. The Gulfstream G450 offers more range and a larger cabin at a similar rate.

Every Bombardier Challenger 604 charter coordinated by Hogani Jets is operated by an FAA Part 135 certificated direct air carrier holding full operational control of the flight. Each operator's certificate, insurance coverage, and safety record is independently reviewed before Hogani Jets coordinates a booking. ARGUS, Wyvern, or IS-BAO ratings are considered where they exist as one input to that review. Hogani Jets is an air charter broker and does not own or operate aircraft.

The Challenger 604 carries Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics, with many charter aircraft retrofitted with modern Pro Line Fusion upgrades. Twin General Electric CF34-3B engines power the type, drawing on the same CF34 platform used across regional airliners. GE Aerospace and Bombardier continue to provide parts and engineering support for the existing fleet.

The Challenger 604 suits full-cabin corporate groups on long domestic and transatlantic routes. The following Hogani Jets route pages cover its most common corridors.

• New York to Miami private jet charter
• Miami to Dallas private jet charter
• New York to Chicago private jet charter

Ready to book a Bombardier Challenger 604 charter or check availability? Contact Hogani Jets for a tailored quote. Call +1-855-660-0573 or email charter@hoganijets.com.

How much does it cost to charter a Bombardier Challenger 604?

Bombardier Challenger 604 charter rates typically run $5,500 to $8,000 per flight hour. New York to Los Angeles one-way runs approximately $38,000 to $49,500. Final cost depends on route, operator, positioning, and season.

What is the difference between the Challenger 604 and Challenger 601?

The Challenger 604 added more fuel capacity, higher takeoff and landing weights, structural wing and tail improvements, and a fully upgraded Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics system. Cabin dimensions stayed the same across both models.

How many passengers can the Bombardier Challenger 604 carry?

The Challenger 604 seats up to 12 passengers. Standard charter configurations typically run 9 to 12, across a forward double-club section and a mid or aft conference area.

How many Bombardier Challenger 604s were built?

Bombardier delivered more than 360 Challenger 604s between 1996 and 2007, making it the bestselling variant in the Challenger 600 series before the Challenger 605 replaced it.

What is the difference between the Challenger 604 and Challenger 605?

The Challenger 605, introduced in 2007, carries the same wide-body cabin but adds a modernized Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite with larger displays, larger cabin windows, and reduced empty weight compared to the 604's Pro Line 4 system.

What is the real range of a Bombardier Challenger 604?

Published maximum range is 4,115 nautical miles. Most operators cite a practical NBAA IFR range closer to 3,700 to 4,027 nautical miles with typical payload and reserves.

Are empty leg flights available on the Bombardier Challenger 604?

Yes. Repositioning flights create empty-leg opportunities. Availability is short-notice and date-fixed; Hogani Jets recommends flexibility when pursuing empty-leg pricing.

Is Hogani Jets a direct air carrier?

No. Hogani Jets is an air charter broker and does not own or operate aircraft. All Bombardier Challenger 604 charters are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers holding full operational and regulatory control.