Embraer Praetor 500 Private Jet Charter
The Embraer Praetor 500 is a mid size jet seating up to 12 passengers, with a 6,186 km (3,340 nm) range and a 1,015 km/h cruise. Charter rates start around $5,200 per hour.
Embraer Praetor 500 overview
Embraer introduced the Praetor 500 in 2019. It belongs to the Mid Size Jet class, powered by 2 Honeywell HTF7500E engines. With a 6,186 km range and seating for up to 12, it suits transcontinental and international charter. 2Lun compares live availability and instant quotes for the Praetor 500 with no membership fees.
Operators list the Embraer Praetor 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 Praetor 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 Praetor 500?
Transparent hourly rates — crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance included.
Praetor 500 specifications
Performance
- Max range
- 6,186 km / 3,340 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
- 24.58 ft
- Cabin height
- 6 ft
- Baggage
- 155 cu ft
Weights
- Max takeoff
- 22,500 lb
- Empty weight
- 14,130 lb
Cabin amenities
Where the Embraer Praetor 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. Derived from the Legacy 450 and reported as E545.
Airports where it turns up most
Routes it works most often
Popular Praetor 500 routes
Range-feasible sectors with estimated charter cost.
Frequently asked questions
How often does the Embraer Praetor 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. Derived from the Legacy 450 and reported as E545.
Where is the Embraer Praetor 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 Praetor 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 Praetor 500?
Charter rates for the Embraer Praetor 500 typically run $5,200–$7,800 per hour, including crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance. A 2-hour daily minimum usually applies, plus positioning fees.
How far can the Praetor 500 fly?
The Praetor 500 has a maximum range of approximately 6,186 km (3,340 nautical miles) with 9 passengers — enough for transcontinental and many international routes.
How many passengers does the Praetor 500 seat?
The Embraer Praetor 500 typically seats 9 passengers and up to 12 in a high-density layout, with 2 crew.
How fast is the Praetor 500?
The Praetor 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 Praetor 500 cost to buy?
A pre-owned Embraer Praetor 500 typically sells for $14,000,000–$16,500,000 (2025 market). Hourly operating cost runs around $3,600.
Charter the Praetor 500
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