Oversized plant and equipment reaches the Bahamas by cargo charter when dimensions or deadlines rule out a container. The Boeing 737-800BCF flies freight only, so it is sized for the load rather than for passengers.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (Boeing Converted Freighter) introduced the Boeing 737-800BCF in 2018. Base 737-800 airframe entered service 1998. Full specifications for the Boeing 737-800BCF are published by Boeing Freighters.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (Boeing Converted Freighter)
- Year introduced: 2018
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.785 (about 454 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 129.5 feet
- Wingspan: 117.4 feet
- Height: 41.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 4,996 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 737-800BCF Fits the Bahamas
Dangerous goods, temperature control and oversize dimensions all need declaring before the aircraft is committed.
Weight distribution and center of gravity are operator calculations, made once the manifest is known.
The Boeing 737-800BCF offers about 4,996 cubic feet of main-deck volume and a published range of 2,000 nautical miles. Your advisor will check both against the size and weight of your load. It is flown by a crew of 2. Weight, dimensions, and any hazardous classification all need confirming with the operator before the aircraft is committed.
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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 Boeing 737-800BCF run $6,000 to $8,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 737-800BCF charter to or from the Bahamas, 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.