Challenger 300 Specifications & Booking

Manufacturer: Bombardier
Manufactured Country: Canada
Seats: 9
Crew: 2
Range: 3567 mi (5741 km)
Price Per Hour: $5,186
Maximum Speed: 541 mph(870 km/h)
Cruise Speed: 528 mph (850 km/h)
Service ceiling: 45,000 ft
Rate of climb: 5000 fpm
Length: 68.63 ft
Height: 20.33 ft
Wingspan: 63.84 ft
Baggage Capacity: 12 bags (Width: 45cm/18in Height: 67cm/16in)
The Bombardier Challenger 300 originated from Bombardier in Canada with production of the Bombardier Challenger 300 starting in 2001. It is used in various roles including executive transport and freight. It continues to set industry benchmarks with its cutting-edge features and superior performance.

Available Empty Leg Flights on the Challenger 300

From:
Miami, Opa-locka Executive (OPF), FL, US
To:
Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), PA, US
Departure date:
08.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$13,021
Distance between OPF - PHL:
1015 mi (1634 km)
Estimated flight duration:
1 hours : 55 minutes
Cost per person:
$1446.78
Cost per hour:
$6775.04
From:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
To:
Van Nuys, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), CA, US
Departure date:
08.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$8,680
Distance between SJC - VNY:
289 mi (464 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 32 minutes
Cost per person:
$964.48
Cost per hour:
$15885.47
From:
Garden City, Garden City Regional Airport (GCK), KS, US
To:
Bozeman, Bozeman Yellowstone Intl (BZN), MT, US
Departure date:
08.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$12,714
Distance between GCK - BZN:
762 mi (1226 km)
Estimated flight duration:
1 hours : 26 minutes
Cost per person:
$1412.62
Cost per hour:
$8811.71
From:
Garden City, Garden City Regional Airport (GCK), KS, US
To:
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
Departure date:
08.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$6,802
Distance between GCK - DAL:
414 mi (666 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 47 minutes
Cost per person:
$755.72
Cost per hour:
$8682.13
From:
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
To:
Chicago, Executive (PWK), IL, US
Departure date:
08.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$10,878
Distance between DAL - PWK:
806 mi (1297 km)
Estimated flight duration:
1 hours : 31 minutes
Cost per person:
$1208.61
Cost per hour:
$7127.49
From:
Chesterfield, Spirit of St Louis (SUS), MO, US
To:
Baltimore, Washington International Thurgood Marshal (BWI), MD, US
Departure date:
09.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$7,596
Distance between SUS - BWI:
739 mi (1189 km)
Estimated flight duration:
1 hours : 23 minutes
Cost per person:
$843.97
Cost per hour:
$5431.33
From:
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
To:
Los Alamos, Los Alamos Airport (LAM), NM, US
Departure date:
09.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$10,742
Distance between DAL - LAM:
579 mi (932 km)
Estimated flight duration:
1 hours : 5 minutes
Cost per person:
$1193.57
Cost per hour:
$9796.12
From:
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
To:
Wilmington, Wilmington International Airport (ILM), NC, US
Departure date:
09.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$18,873
Distance between DAL - ILM:
1094 mi (1760 km)
Estimated flight duration:
2 hours : 4 minutes
Cost per person:
$2097.04
Cost per hour:
$9114.64
From:
Garden City, Garden City Regional Airport (GCK), KS, US
To:
Houston, William P Hobby (HOU), TX, US
Departure date:
09.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$10,067
Distance between GCK - HOU:
652 mi (1049 km)
Estimated flight duration:
1 hours : 14 minutes
Cost per person:
$1118.6
Cost per hour:
$8159.47
From:
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
To:
Santa Fe, Municipal (SAF), NM, US
Departure date:
09.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$10,116
Distance between DAL - SAF:
561 mi (903 km)
Estimated flight duration:
1 hours : 3 minutes
Cost per person:
$1124.03
Cost per hour:
$9518.58
From:
Henderson, Executive (HND), NV, US
To:
San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport (SFO), CA, US
Departure date:
11.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$10,308
Distance between HND - SFO:
5142 mi (8275 km)
Estimated flight duration:
9 hours : 44 minutes
Cost per person:
$1145.31
Cost per hour:
$1058.76
From:
Chesterfield, Spirit of St Louis (SUS), MO, US
To:
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
Departure date:
11.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$10,116
Distance between SUS - DAL:
546 mi (879 km)
Estimated flight duration:
1 hours : 2 minutes
Cost per person:
$1124.03
Cost per hour:
$9781.9
From:
Nuernberg, Nuremberg (NUE), DE
To:
Nice, Côte d'Azur (NCE), FR
Departure date:
12.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
8
$6,581
Distance between NUE - NCE:
440 mi (709 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 50 minutes
Cost per person:
$822.59
Cost per hour:
$7892.78
From:
Wroclaw, Copernicus Wroclaw (WRO), PL
To:
Frankfurt, am Main International (FRA), DE
Departure date:
12.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
8
$5,928
Distance between WRO - FRA:
373 mi (599 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 42 minutes
Cost per person:
$741
Cost per hour:
$8405.12
From:
Fort Worth, Meacham International (FTW), TX, US
To:
Las Vegas, Municipal (LVS), NM, US
Departure date:
13.10.2025
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
$16,318
Distance between FTW - LVS:
492 mi (791 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 55 minutes
Cost per person:
$1813.06
Cost per hour:
$17527.2

Overview of the Challenger 300

The Challenger 300 is a business jet manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace. This super mid-size jet is designed for corporate transport, charter operations, and private use. The Challenger 300 made its first flight on November 11, 2000, and received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in December 2001.

Technical Specifications

The Challenger 300 has the following technical specifications:

  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 63.3 ft (19.28 m)
    • Wingspan: 62.8 ft (19.13 m)
  • Weight:
    • Empty weight: 31,000 lb (14,061 kg)
    • Maximum takeoff weight: 51,500 lb (23,362 kg)
  • Engines:
    • Type: Honeywell TFE731-40C
    • Thrust: 6,000 lbf (26.72 kN) each
    • Fuel efficiency: 0.47 lb/(nm/lb)
  • Performance:
    • Maximum speed: Mach 0.81 (550 kt or 966 km/h)
    • Range: 3,000 nm (5,556 km) at M0.75
    • Cruising altitude: FL410 (41,000 ft or 12,496 m)
  • Capacity:
    • Passengers: 8-10
    • Cargo capacity: 1,500 lb (680 kg)
    • Crew: 2

Design and Features

The Challenger 300 features a unique design with a distinctive fuselage shape and a high-aspect-ratio wing. It has a large cabin with a flat floor, allowing for comfortable seating and ample storage space. The aircraft also includes advanced avionics, including a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 glass cockpit.

History and Development

The Challenger 300 is the third generation of Bombardier's Challenger family of business jets. It was designed to be more efficient, quieter, and more comfortable than its predecessors. Key milestones in the aircraft's development include:

  • First flight: November 11, 2000
  • Certification: December 2001
  • Entry into service: Early 2003

Operational Use

The Challenger 300 is used by various airlines and organizations for corporate transport, charter operations, and private use. Some notable operators include:

  • Airline operators: Flexjet, Jet Linx Aviation, and NetJets Europe
  • Charter operators: Air Charter Service, GlobeAir, and ExecuJet
  • Private owners: Various high-net-worth individuals and families

Interesting Facts

Here are three interesting facts about the Challenger 300:

  • The Challenger 300 features a unique "rear-loads" baggage compartment, allowing for more efficient loading and unloading of cargo.
  • The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) that allows it to fly out of airports with shorter runways, making it suitable for operations in mountainous regions or at high-altitude airports.
  • The Challenger 300 has been used for various record-breaking flights, including the first non-stop transatlantic flight by a business jet in 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Challenger 300 unique?

The Challenger 300 is unique due to its combination of high-performance capabilities, comfort, and reliability. Its advanced avionics system, spacious cabin, and efficient engines make it an attractive option for corporate transport and charter operations.

How much does the Challenger 300 cost?

The price of a new Challenger 300 can range from $18 million to over $20 million, depending on the configuration and customization. Used aircraft prices vary widely depending on their condition, age, and maintenance status.

What is the range of the Challenger 300?

The Challenger 300 has a maximum range of approximately 3,000 nm (5,556 km) at M0.75. This makes it suitable for transcontinental flights or operations in regions with long distances between airports.

Which airlines operate the Challenger 300?

The Challenger 300 is operated by various airlines and charter operators worldwide, including Flexjet, Jet Linx Aviation, NetJets Europe, Air Charter Service, GlobeAir, and ExecuJet, among others. These operators value the aircraft's reliability, comfort, and performance.

Is the Challenger 300 still in production?

No, the Challenger 300 is no longer in production. Bombardier Aerospace has since replaced it with newer models, such as the Challenger 350 and Challenger 650. However, used Challenger 300 aircraft remain popular for their performance, comfort, and value.