Large JetICAO CL60

Bombardier Challenger 600

Bombardier Challenger 600 is a large jet designed around cabin comfort and practical mission capability, with a typical 11-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 2,909 nautical miles.

Max range: 2,909nm
Typical seats: 11
Ceiling: 41,000ft
Cabin height: 73in

How far can the Bombardier Challenger 600 fly?

The Bombardier Challenger 600's maximum range is 2,909 nautical miles — 1,276 nm less than the Dassault Falcon 2000LX, the longest-legged Large Jet in our set.

Reach

Nonstop from New York

Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys

Departure

Bombardier Challenger 6002,909 nm

Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.

Performance
Maximum range	2,909 nm
Max operating speed	368 KIAS
Service ceiling	41,000 ft
FAA landing distance	3,050 ft

Cabin
Typical passengers	11
Typical crew	2
Cabin length	340 in
Cabin width	98 in
Cabin height	73 in
Cabin volume	1,408 cu ft
Baggage volume	115 cu ft

Weights & Power
Max takeoff weight	41,250 lbs
Thrust per engine	7,500 lbf
Engines	2
Engine model	Honeywell ALF-502L
Exterior length	68.4 ft
Wingspan	64.3 ft

Aircraft decision brief

Where the Bombardier Challenger 600 fits

Model overview

About the Bombardier Challenger 600

Bombardier Challenger 600 sits within the Challenger family as a Large Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 41,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to longer domestic and transcontinental missions.

The cabin is approximately 73 inches high and 98 inches wide, with 1,408 cubic feet of cabin volume and 115 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 3,050 feet; actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.

Mission fit

Best for

Longer domestic and transcontinental missions
Typical missions carrying up to 11 passengers
Wide, stand-up cabin requirements
Operators with access to appropriately sized airports

Decision lens

Key advantages

Published maximum range of 2,909 nautical miles
73-inch cabin height and 98-inch cabin width
1,408 cubic feet of cabin volume
41,000-foot service ceiling

Planning lens

Ownership considerations

Prospective owners should test the Bombardier Challenger 600's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration.

For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.

Category context

How it compares

Within the Challenger family, the closest published mission-profile comparisons are Bombardier Challenger 601-1A and Bombardier Challenger 601-3A. The Bombardier Challenger 600 lists 2,909 nautical miles of maximum range and 1,408 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 3,450 nautical miles and 1,417 cubic feet for the Bombardier Challenger 601-1A, and 3,000 nautical miles and 1,035 cubic feet for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.

Compare with Bombardier Challenger 601-1A

Common questions

What is the maximum range of the Bombardier Challenger 600?

Published model specifications list a maximum range of 2,909 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.Published model specifications list a maximum range of 2,909 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration. A mission-specific performance review is appropriate before purchase or trip planning.

How many passengers can the Bombardier Challenger 600 carry?

The typical configuration accommodates 11 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 73 inches high and 98 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 11 passengers, with approximately 1,408 cubic feet of cabin volume and 115 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 73 inches high and 98 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.

What should buyers consider before purchasing a Bombardier Challenger 600?

Buyers should evaluate mission fit, engine and maintenance status, inspection timing, records, avionics, cabin systems, training, insurance, and support. The individual aircraft's condition and configuration can matter more than age or asking price alone.Prospective owners should test the Bombardier Challenger 600's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration. For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.

Bombardier Challenger 601-1A

Large Jet

Range: 3,450nm
Seats: 11

Model guide →

Market position

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Facts current as of July 18, 2026