Embraer Legacy 500 Private Jet Charter
The Embraer Legacy 500 is a mid size jet seating up to 12 passengers, with a 5,787 km (3,125 nm) range and a 1,015 km/h cruise. Charter rates start around $5,400 per hour.
Embraer Legacy 500 overview
Embraer introduced the Legacy 500 in 2014. It belongs to the Mid Size Jet class, powered by 2 Honeywell HTF7500E engines. With a 5,787 km range and seating for up to 12, it suits transcontinental and international charter. 2Lun compares live availability and instant quotes for the Legacy 500 with no membership fees.
Operators list the Embraer Legacy 500 as a business jet, and it is chartered the same way as any mid size jet: by the flight hour, crew and insurance included. Below are the Embraer Legacy 500 business jet specifications, hourly charter rates and the routes it is actually flown on. The rest of the range is on the Embraer page.
How much does it cost to charter a Legacy 500?
Transparent hourly rates — crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance included.
Legacy 500 specifications
Performance
- Max range
- 5,787 km / 3,125 nm
- Cruise speed
- 1,015 km/h / Mach 0.83
- Service ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- Takeoff distance
- 4,222 ft
Engines
- Manufacturer
- Honeywell
- Model
- HTF7500E
- Type
- Turbofan
- Count
- 2
Cabin & dimensions
- Passengers (typical)
- 9
- Passengers (max)
- 12
- Cabin length
- 27.42 ft
- Cabin height
- 6 ft
- Baggage
- 240 cu ft
Weights
- Max takeoff
- 30,600 lb
- Empty weight
- 18,739 lb
Cabin amenities
Where the Embraer Legacy 500 Actually Flies
Observed movements from ADS-B tracking, not manufacturer claims.
Tracked from ADS-B position reports over the last 12 months: we logged 18,029 movements by this type across 109 airports — about 1,502 a month, or 1.7% of all business aviation movements we observe. Shares the E545 type with the Legacy 450 family.
Airports where it turns up most
Routes it works most often
Popular Legacy 500 routes
Range-feasible sectors with estimated charter cost.
Frequently asked questions
How often does the Embraer Legacy 500 actually fly?
We tracked 18,029 movements by this type over the last 12 months across 109 airports — roughly 1,502 a month, or 1.7% of all business aviation movements in our data. Shares the E545 type with the Legacy 450 family.
Where is the Embraer Legacy 500 based most often?
The airports where this type turns up most are Dallas, Toronto, Chicago, Las Vegas. Chartering from one of these usually means less positioning time added to your quote.
Which routes does the Embraer Legacy 500 fly most?
Its busiest tracked sectors are Calgary–Vancouver, Toronto–Teterboro, Teterboro–Toronto. Those pairings have the deepest availability for this type.
How much does it cost to charter a Legacy 500?
Charter rates for the Embraer Legacy 500 typically run $5,400–$8,100 per hour, including crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance. A 2-hour daily minimum usually applies, plus positioning fees.
How far can the Legacy 500 fly?
The Legacy 500 has a maximum range of approximately 5,787 km (3,125 nautical miles) with 9 passengers — enough for transcontinental and many international routes.
How many passengers does the Legacy 500 seat?
The Embraer Legacy 500 typically seats 9 passengers and up to 12 in a high-density layout, with 2 crew.
How fast is the Legacy 500?
The Legacy 500 cruises at up to 1,015 km/h (548 knots, Mach 0.83), with a service ceiling of 45,000 ft.
How much does a Legacy 500 cost to buy?
A pre-owned Embraer Legacy 500 typically sells for $12,000,000–$18,000,000 (2025 market). Hourly operating cost runs around $3,800.
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