Light jets are the workhorse of Bahamas charter from Florida, and most of them spend their time on the short crossing from Fort Lauderdale or Miami. The Beechjet 400A is a practical fit for a small party crossing to the islands together.
Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft) built the Beechjet 400A from 1990 to 2003. The lavatory is belted rather than fully enclosed, which is worth knowing before booking a long leg on it. Every Beechjet 400A we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 1990-2003
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 449 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.4 feet
- Wingspan: 43.5 feet
- Height: 13.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 56 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Beechjet 400A Fits the Bahamas
The Florida to Nassau same-day return is the trip this category was built for, and it works comfortably at both ends.
It is the usual answer when the trip is a crossing rather than a long haul, and the group is small enough not to need a stand-up cabin.
On the published 1,500 nautical miles of range, allowing for winds and reserves, New York, Houston, and Boston sit inside a nonstop leg from Nassau. 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 Beechjet 400A run $3,200 to $4,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
- Cessna Citation V
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Bahamas trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Beechjet 400A 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.