On a long Bahamas sector, a heavy jet gives passengers room to rest properly. The Legacy 600 / 650 is one of the larger cabins we put in front of Bahamas groups before the trip moves to airliner-size.
Embraer introduced the Legacy 600 / 650 in 2002. It is used out of the Bahamas partly because it can fly coast to coast without a stop and carry more baggage than most of its class.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2002
- Seating: 13 to 14
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,400 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.78 (about 448 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 86.4 feet
- Wingspan: 68.9 feet
- Height: 22.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 240 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Legacy 600 / 650 Fits the Bahamas
The baggage compartment takes what a long trip needs, so you can pack without trimming.
A flight attendant is normally part of the operation rather than an extra, given the sector lengths.
Published range is 3,400 nautical miles, which puts Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles within a single sector of the Bahamas once reserves are allowed for. Payload and weather on the day decide the real limit, and the operator runs those numbers before the trip is confirmed.
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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; 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 Legacy 600 / 650 run $7,500 to $9,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Heavy Jets Available
The full heavy jets category page lists every heavy jet we arrange for Bahamas trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Legacy 600 / 650 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.