

Photographs show a typical HondaJet. Your quote comes with pictures of the actual aircraft offered.
About the HondaJet
At 420 knots it is also one of the fastest jets in its category, engineered with the fastidiousness Honda is famous for. The later Elite S adds range.
Typical missions
- Quiet, quick city pairs — London to Geneva, Milan or Edinburgh
- Four passengers with full luggage in the external hold
- Design-conscious travellers who appreciate the difference
HondaJet specifications
| Passengers | Up to 5 |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 420 kt (485 mph) |
| Range | 1,223 nm (2,250 km) · Elite S: 1,437 nm |
| Cabin height | 4’10” (1.47 m) |
| Baggage | 57–66 cu ft |
| Maximum altitude | 43,000 ft |
| Crew | Two type-rated pilots |
| Engines | 2 × GE Honda HF120 |
Type figures from the Charter-A fleet guides. Individual aircraft vary in seating and equipment; the quote for your flight gives the details of the aircraft offered.
How far does the HondaJet fly?
Allowing a sensible margin on its 1,223 nautical mile maximum range, the HondaJet typically flies non-stop from London to:
- Paris Le Bourget 180 nm · about 40 min
- Edinburgh 290 nm · about 55 min
- Geneva 400 nm · about 1 hr 10 min
- Milan Linate 520 nm · about 1 hr 30 min
- Nice 560 nm · about 1 hr 35 min
- Barcelona 620 nm · about 1 hr 45 min
- Palma de Mallorca 730 nm · about 2 hr
- Ibiza 760 nm · about 2 hr 05 min
- Rome Ciampino 780 nm · about 2 hr 05 min
- Lisbon 850 nm · about 2 hr 15 min
- Málaga 910 nm · about 2 hr 25 min
Non-stop range depends on the number of passengers, baggage and the winds on the day; longer trips simply add a short fuel stop. Flight times are approximate.
Other very light jets
| Aircraft | Passengers | Cruise | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citation Mustang | Up to 4 | 340 kt | 1,150 nm |
| Citation M2 | Up to 5 | 404 kt | 1,550 nm |
| Phenom 100 | Up to 4 | 390 kt | 1,178 nm |
| HondaJet | Up to 5 | 420 kt | 1,223 nm |
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HondaJet charter: your questions answered
How many passengers does the HondaJet carry?
Up to 5 passengers, flown by two type-rated pilots. Seat numbers vary a little from one aircraft to another; your quote states the layout of the aircraft offered.
How far can the HondaJet fly?
Its maximum range is 1,223 nautical miles (about 2,250 km) (Elite S: 1,437 nm). Non-stop range on a given day depends on passengers, baggage and winds.
How fast is the HondaJet?
It cruises at around 420 knots, about 485 mph.
How do I charter a HondaJet?
Tell Charter-A your route, date and passenger numbers using the form on this page, or call +44 (0)20 7781 8094 at any hour. We check which aircraft are available for your dates and reply with options and one fully inclusive price, with photographs of the actual aircraft offered.
