A midsize jet reaches the Bahamas from most of the eastern United States without a fuel stop and without compromise. The Embraer Legacy 450 suits a full working group or a family traveling together rather than a couple of passengers.
Embraer introduced the Embraer Legacy 450 in 2015. Cabins are typically fitted with a stand-up cabin, though this varies by airframe and we confirm the specifics before quoting. It is used out of the Bahamas partly because it can work short runways. Used commonly published Embraer figure.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2015
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,904 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 462 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 64.7 feet
- Wingspan: 66.5 feet
- Height: 21.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 150 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Legacy 450 Fits the Bahamas
For a group that needs to work in flight, this is usually the smallest category that allows it.
Cabin noise levels are low enough for conversation or sleep across the whole sector.
On the published 2,904 nautical miles of range, allowing for winds and reserves, Toronto, Chicago, and Denver sit inside a nonstop leg from Nassau. Real-world range moves with payload, temperature, and winds, so the operator checks it against 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; 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 Embraer Legacy 450 run $5,000 to $6,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS
- Cessna Citation III
- Cessna Citation VII
- Falcon 20
- Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX
- Hawker 750
The full midsize jets category page lists every midsize jet we arrange for Bahamas trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Legacy 450 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.