Challenger 605

The Challenger 605 entered production in 2007 and continued through 2015, when Bombardier introduced the Challenger 650. Approximately 288 aircraft were delivered, with the large majority still in active service today.

The Bombardier Challenger 605 is a heavy twin-engine jet built by Bombardier. Produced from 2007 to 2015, it carries up to 12 passengers across a 4,000-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 the Challenger 604.

The Challenger 604 was already a proven long-range performer. Bombardier's goal with the 605 was modernizing the cockpit and cabin without touching the airframe that made the 604 successful.

First, engineers replaced the Pro Line 4 flight deck with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, adding roughly 55 percent more display space while cutting nearly 200 pounds of avionics weight.

Second, Bombardier fitted larger, higher-positioned cabin windows and a new tail cone, improving natural light throughout the cabin.

Third, the lighter avionics and optimized weight distribution delivered a roughly 200-pound payload improvement over the 604, letting operators carry more fuel or passengers on the same mission.

The Challenger 605 burns approximately 258 gallons of fuel per hour and can travel up to 4,123 nautical miles under NBAA IFR reserves with four passengers.

Bombardier introduced the Challenger 605 in 2006 as a direct, cockpit-focused development of the 604 rather than a clean-sheet redesign.

Approximately 288 Challenger 605s were delivered between 2007 and 2015, with the large majority still flying today. Bombardier replaced the line with the Challenger 650 in 2015.

Pre-owned Challenger 605s today typically trade between roughly $8 million and $16 million depending on year, total time, and avionics upgrades, reflecting its newer production window relative to the Challenger 604.

The Challenger 605's Pro Line 21 avionics and lighter systems represent the last major update to the 600-series cockpit before Bombardier moved to the fully modernized Challenger 650.

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.

The Challenger 605 seats up to 12 passengers. Standard charter configurations typically seat 9 to 10 across a forward double-club section and a mid or aft conference area.

• A forward double-club arrangement with four articulating leather seats.
• A mid or aft conference area with a table and facing seats, or a divan that converts to a bed.
• Cabin height is 6.1 feet; nearly all passengers can stand fully upright throughout the cabin.
• Larger, higher-positioned windows than the Challenger 604 flood the cabin with natural light.
• Interior configurations vary by refurbishment date; many charter aircraft feature Wi-Fi and updated cabin management systems as standard.
• 115 cubic feet of baggage hold accommodates approximately 12 to 15 suitcases, with external access before and after the flight.

The Bombardier Challenger 605 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 605 shares its cabin and range with the 604 but adds a modernized Pro Line 21 cockpit. The Challenger 650 offers further avionics and cabin updates on the same proven airframe. The Challenger 605 remains a strong pick for buyers wanting the newest available cockpit at a lower cost than the 650.

The 4,000-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 605 is typically $5,500 to $8,000 per flight hour. New York to Los Angeles one-way rental runs approximately $39,000 to $52,500. New York to Miami one-way charter price is approximately $22,000 to $30,000. 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 604 offers the same cabin and range at a lower cost of entry. The Gulfstream G450 offers more range and a larger cabin.

Every Bombardier Challenger 605 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 605 carries Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics as standard, the newest cockpit generation in the pre-650 Challenger lineup. Twin General Electric CF34-3B engines power the type. GE Aerospace and Bombardier continue to provide parts and engineering support for the existing fleet.

The Challenger 605 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 605 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 605?

Bombardier Challenger 605 charter rates typically run $5,500 to $8,000 per flight hour. New York to Los Angeles one-way runs approximately $39,000 to $52,500. Final cost depends on route, operator, positioning, and season.

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

The Challenger 605 upgrades the 604's flight deck to Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, expanding display area by about 55% while shedding nearly 200 pounds. It also introduces larger passenger windows and a redesigned tail cone, keeping core cabin dimensions and flight range virtually identical.

How many passengers can the Bombardier Challenger 605 carry?

The Challenger 605 accommodates a maximum of 12 passengers, though typical charter layouts seat 9 to 10 guests across a forward four-chair club and an aft or mid-cabin conference group.

How many Bombardier Challenger 605s were built?

Bombardier delivered approximately 288 Challenger 605s between 2007 and 2015, before replacing the line with the Challenger 650.

What is the difference between the Challenger 605 and Challenger 650?

The Challenger 650 succeeded the 605 in 2015 with further cabin and systems updates on the same proven wide-body airframe. Both share essentially the same cabin dimensions and range.

What is the real range of a Bombardier Challenger 605?

Published maximum range is 4,000 nautical miles. Most operators cite a practical NBAA IFR range closer to 3,834 to 4,123 nautical miles with typical payload and reserves.

Are empty leg flights available on the Bombardier Challenger 605?

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 605 charters are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers holding full operational and regulatory control.