Philadelphia charter clients move to a heavy jet when the party is large, the leg is long, or both.
Bombardier Aerospace introduced the Challenger 604 in 1996. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 9 to 12 passengers, cruises at 459 knots, tops out at 41,000 feet, covers 4,000 nautical miles and holds 115 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1996
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 68.4 feet
- Wingspan: 64.3 feet
- Height: 20.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Challenger 604 Fits Philadelphia
Heavy jet trips out of Philadelphia normally use Northeast Philadelphia (KPNE), which has a 7,000-foot runway and a tower open from six in the morning until eleven at night or Philadelphia International (KPHL). Both clear customs, which matters on an international departure.
A published range of 4,000 nautical miles brings Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and London within reach of Philadelphia, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
Winter routings can shift the answer as well. Headwinds on a westbound leg eat into range, so an aircraft that is comfortable in July may need a fuel stop in January.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Challenger 604 run $7,500 to $9,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Philadelphia to London is about 3,052 nautical miles, which is roughly 6.5 to 7.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 605
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Contact
For a quote on a Challenger 604 charter to or from Philadelphia, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.