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 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.
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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.
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.
The Embraer Legacy 500 typically seats 9 passengers and up to 12 in a high-density layout, with 2 crew.
The Legacy 500 cruises at up to 1,015 km/h (548 knots, Mach 0.83), with a service ceiling of 45,000 ft.
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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