Bombardier Challenger 604 — key facts (Q3 2026)
As of Q3 2026, pre-owned Bombardier Challenger 604 asking prices run $3.9M–$8.5M with average days-on-market around 240. Operating cost is roughly $3,200 per flight hour of variable cost plus about $0.8M of fixed cost a year, or $5,750 per hour all-in at 300 annual hours. Flat to slightly down; engine programme status is the dominant value driver.
- Asking price
- $3.9M–$8.5M
- Operating cost
- $3,200 / hr
- Annual fixed
- $765,000
- Days on market
- 240
Specifications
- Engines
- 2 × General Electric CF34-3B, 8,729 lbf each
- Engine programme
- GE OnPoint or JSSI commonly enrolled
- APU
- Honeywell GTCP36-100E
- Max takeoff weight
- 47,600 lb
- Max landing weight
- 38,000 lb
- Max fuel
- 20,000 lb
- Avionics
- Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 with four-tube EFIS; many upgraded for ADS-B and FANS
- Safety systems
- TCAS II, EGPWS, dual FMS; synthetic vision on some upgrades
- Certification
- FAA / Transport Canada Part 25, 1995
- Typical configuration
- 9–10 passengers; up to 12 in high-density layouts
- Sleeping capacity
- 4–5 with berthed divan
- Cabin zones
- Two living areas, aft lavatory
- Galley
- Forward galley — oven or microwave, coffee maker, chilled storage
- Cabin altitude
- 8,000 ft at 41,000 ft
- Windows
- 16 cabin windows
- Connectivity
- Iridium standard; Gogo Avance or Ku-band broadband on retrofitted aircraft
- Entertainment
- Airshow moving map, HD monitors on refurbished interiors
- Overall length
- 68 ft 5 in (20.85 m)
- Wingspan
- 64 ft 4 in (19.61 m)
- Height
- 20 ft 8 in (6.30 m)
- Typical paint
- White base with accent striping; most airframes on second or third repaint
- Wing
- Supercritical wing with winglets, 3° dihedral
Typical maintenance programme for the type. Individual aircraft status varies — we review full records during any acquisition.
| Programme / Inspection | Interval |
|---|---|
| Bombardier MSG-3 maintenance programme | Task-card driven |
| A / B airframe checks | Every 400 / 800 flight hours |
| 12 / 24-month calendar inspections | Calendar-driven |
| 96-month / structural inspection | Every 8 years |
| CF34-3B hot section / overhaul | Per GE OnPoint or JSSI schedule |
Performance
- Max range
- 4,000 nm @ M0.74
- High-speed cruise
- Mach 0.80 (459 kts)
- Long-range cruise
- Mach 0.74 (430 kts)
- Max operating speed
- Mach 0.85
- Max altitude
- 41,000 ft
- Takeoff distance (MTOW, SL, ISA)
- 5,840 ft
- Landing distance
- 2,940 ft
- Initial cruise altitude
- 37,000 ft
4,000 nm still-air range ring from London. Actual range varies with payload, winds and reserves.
Compare in Range ExplorerDimensions
Aircraft
- Length
- 68 ft 5 in / 20.85 m
- Wingspan
- 64 ft 4 in / 19.61 m
- Height
- 20 ft 8 in / 6.30 m
- Wing area
- 520 sq ft / 48.3 m²
Cabin
- Cabin length
- 28 ft 3 in / 8.61 m
- Cabin width
- 8 ft 2 in / 2.49 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 1 in / 1.85 m
- Cabin volume
- 1,150 cu ft / 32.6 m³
- Baggage volume
- 115 cu ft / 3.3 m³ (in-flight accessible)
Current Market
General market data for the worldwide Bombardier Challenger 604 fleet — not MyVIP Aviation inventory. Figures reviewed Q3 2026 and move with inventory levels. Flat to slightly down; engine programme status is the dominant value driver.
Ask price — low
$3,900,000
Ask price — high
$8,500,000
Model year — earliest
1996
Model year — latest
2006
Total time — low
~4,000 hrs
Total time — high
~12,000 hrs
Percent of fleet for sale
≈ 10%
Aircraft for sale worldwide
≈ 35
Average days on market
240 days
Estimates in USD. Ask us for a comparable-backed valuation on a specific airframe.
Cost of Ownership
Budgetary upper-range estimates in USD, based on an assumption of 300 flight hours per year. Actual costs vary by operator, registry, region and utilisation.
Fixed Annual Costs
- Crew (2 pilots)
- $420,000
- Hangarage
- $85,000
- Insurance (hull & liability)
- $45,000
- Recurrent training
- $60,000
- Navigation, subscriptions & connectivity
- $60,000
- Management fee
- $95,000
- Total fixed
- $765,000
Variable Hourly Costs
- Fuel (≈ 300 gal/hr)
- $1,800 / hr
- Engine programme (OnPoint / JSSI)
- $600 / hr
- APU programme
- $75 / hr
- Airframe maintenance reserve
- $520 / hr
- Parts, consumables & catering
- $205 / hr
- Total per hour
- $3,200
Annual Summary
- Fixed costs
- $765,000
- Variable (300 hrs)
- $960,000
- Total annual
- $1,725,000
- Cost per hour, all-in
- $5,750
Curious what a Challenger 604 costs to own on your mission profile? We will model it with your actual utilisation.
Request an ownership modelBuying a Bombardier Challenger 604
The Challenger 604 delivers a genuine wide-body cabin and transatlantic-capable range at heavy-jet running costs. Value hinges on engine and APU programme enrolment, avionics mandate compliance, and how the airframe has been maintained — all of which we verify before you commit to an inspection.
As of Q3 2026, asking prices run $3.9M–$8.5M; budget roughly $3,200 per flight hour of variable cost.
Selling Your Bombardier Challenger 604
604 pricing is comparables-driven and sensitive to programme coverage and inspection position. We benchmark your aircraft against live inventory and recent trades, present the records package the way buyers assess it, and take the mandate through to closing.
As of Q3 2026, the model trades between $3.9M–$8.5M with average days-on-market around 240.
Charter a Bombardier Challenger 604
Challenger 604 charter is route- and date-dependent. Expect roughly $6,500–$9,000 per flight hour before positioning, landing fees, crew expenses and catering. We source the aircraft and confirm the operator's credentials on every trip.
Request a charter quoteFrequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Bombardier Challenger 604 cost to buy?
- As of Q3 2026, pre-owned Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft generally trade between $3,900,000 and $8,500,000, with average days-on-market around 240. Model year, hours, engine programme status, avionics compliance and interior condition move a specific airframe inside that band. Flat to slightly down; engine programme status is the dominant value driver. Ask us for a comparable-backed valuation on a specific aircraft.
- What is the range of a Bombardier Challenger 604?
- The Challenger 604 has a published still-air range of 4,000 nautical miles. Actual range varies with payload, winds, routing and fuel reserves.
- What does a Bombardier Challenger 604 cost to operate per year?
- At 300 flight hours a year, budgetary total operating cost is about $1,725,000 — $765,000 of fixed cost plus $3,200 per flight hour of variable cost, which works out to roughly $5,750 per hour all-in. Fuel burn averages about 300 US gallons per hour. Figures are upper-range budgetary estimates and vary by operator, registry, region and utilisation.
- How much does it cost to charter a Bombardier Challenger 604?
- Challenger 604 charter typically prices between $6,500 and $9,000 per flight hour before positioning, landing fees, crew expenses and catering. Quotes are route- and date-specific.