Bombardier Challenger 600
Large Jet
- Range
- 2,909nm
- Seats
- 11
Large JetICAO CL60
Bombardier Challenger 604
The Bombardier Challenger 604 is a wide-cabin, long-range business jet suited to transcontinental missions, executive travel, and owners who value cabin space over the smaller footprint of a midsize aircraft.
- Max range
- 4,119nm
- Typical seats
- 10
- Ceiling
- 41,000ft
- Cabin height
- 73in
How far can the Bombardier Challenger 604 fly?
The Bombardier Challenger 604's maximum range is 4,119 nautical miles — 66 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
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Bombardier Challenger 6044,119 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 4,119 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 385 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,777 ft |
| Typical passengers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 340 in |
| Cabin width | 98 in |
| Cabin height | 73 in |
| Cabin volume | 1,146 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 115 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 48,200 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 9,220 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | General Electric CF34-3B |
| Exterior length | 68.4 ft |
| Wingspan | 64.3 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Bombardier Challenger 604 fits
Model overview
About the Bombardier Challenger 604
Produced through 2006, the Challenger 604 refined the proven Challenger large-cabin platform with updated avionics, increased fuel capacity, and GE CF34 power. It remains a recognizable choice in the pre-owned large-jet market because it combines a broad, stand-up cabin with useful range and established worldwide support.
The cabin can be arranged with multiple seating zones, a full galley, and an enclosed lavatory, while the baggage compartment is accessible in flight. Its mission profile favors longer domestic and transcontinental trips where passenger comfort and cabin utility matter more than operating from the smallest airports.
Mission fit
Best for
- Transcontinental business travel
- Eight- to ten-passenger executive missions
- Owners prioritizing a wide, stand-up cabin
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Wide, flat-floor cabin
- Useful long-range capability
- In-flight-accessible baggage compartment
- Established global support network
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Condition and maintenance history matter more than calendar age alone. Buyers should review engine status, landing-gear and major inspection timing, avionics configuration, corrosion history, and the quality of prior cabin work before comparing acquisition prices.
The 604 is a large aircraft with corresponding fuel, maintenance, hangar, and crew requirements. Engine and parts-program enrollment can materially change budget predictability, while upcoming inspections or cabin and avionics modernization can create significant near-term capital needs.
Category context
How it compares
Compared with the Challenger 605, the 604 generally trades a lower acquisition cost for an earlier-generation cabin and flight deck. Against midsize and super-midsize jets, it offers substantially more cabin volume but typically requires a larger operating budget and more airport infrastructure.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Bombardier Challenger 604?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 4,119 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 4,119 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.
How many passengers can the Bombardier Challenger 604 carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 10 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 73 inches high and 98 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 10 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 73 inches high and 98 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Bombardier Challenger 604?
Condition and maintenance history matter more than calendar age alone. Buyers should review engine status, landing-gear and major inspection timing, avionics configuration, corrosion history, and the quality of prior cabin work before comparing acquisition prices.Condition and maintenance history matter more than calendar age alone. Buyers should review engine status, landing-gear and major inspection timing, avionics configuration, corrosion history, and the quality of prior cabin work before comparing acquisition prices.
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Facts current as of July 18, 2026