Private Jet Charter from Brazil: Jet Categories, Flight Times from São Paulo and How Charter Works

In a private jet charter, you book the whole aircraft: you take off when you choose, board at a business aviation terminal with no check-in queue and land at the airport closest to your meeting. The right jet depends on three things — how many people are flying, how far you are going and how much baggage you carry. Below: jet categories, flight times from São Paulo, where to board and how the price is worked out.

Gulfstream G800 business jet on the apron, ready for intercontinental flights

Business jet categories

Category Examples Passengers (approx.) Range (approx.) Typical use
Light Phenom 100, Citation CJ3 4 to 7 2,000 to 3,700 km São Paulo–Rio, Belo Horizonte and nearby capitals
Midsize Phenom 300, Citation XLS 6 to 9 3,700 to 3,900 km Brasília, Salvador and Mercosur
Super-midsize Challenger 350, Praetor 600 8 to 10 5,900 to 7,400 km Northeast and Amazon non-stop
Heavy Legacy 650, Falcon 900, Challenger 605 12 to 14 7,000 to 8,800 km Manaus, Caribbean and Florida depending on payload
Ultra long range Global 6000, Gulfstream G650 and G800 13 to 19 11,000 to 14,800 km US, Europe and Middle East

Reference values; actual range depends on wind, payload and required reserves.

Flight times from São Paulo

Average estimates; they vary with aircraft, wind and departure airport.

Destination Suggested aircraft Flight time (approx.)
Rio de Janeiro Phenom 100 / Citation CJ3 40 to 45 min
Brasília Phenom 300 / Citation V Ultra 1h20 to 1h30
Salvador Phenom 300 / Legacy 650 about 2h
Fortaleza Legacy 650 / Challenger 605 3h to 3h15
Manaus Legacy 650 / Falcon 900 3h40 to 4h
Miami Global 6000 about 8h
New York Global 6000 / Gulfstream G800 about 9h30
Lisbon Global 6000 / Gulfstream G800 about 9h30
London Global 6000 / Gulfstream G800 about 11h
Dubai Gulfstream G800 about 14h

Departures from Rio, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba and Florianópolis are also available on request.

New York skyline at dusk, a frequent charter destination

Where to board

  • Congonhas and Campo de Marte, São Paulo’s main business aviation airports.
  • The general aviation terminal at Guarulhos (GRU), suited to international missions.
  • Regional business airports in state capitals and inland cities, depending on the destination.
  • FBOs abroad, such as Miami, New York, London, Paris, Lisbon, Madrid, Nice and Dubai.

What a jet charter costs

The price depends on category, distance, total flight time (including positioning and the aircraft’s return), crew overnights and fees. Light jets have the lowest hourly cost; ultra-long-range jets sit at the top. Each mission is quoted separately, with prices always approximate until confirmed.

Empty legs — repositioning flights sold on special terms — can cut the cost considerably when the date matches.

Aerial view of Dubai with the Burj Al Arab, a long-range destination

Charter vs airline flights

  • Departure time set by you, not by airline schedules.
  • Boarding at a business terminal, with ground staff taking you straight to the aircraft.
  • Access to regional airports with no direct airline service.
  • Privacy to work or talk on board, with no shared cabin.

How booking works

  1. Share origin, destination, dates, passengers and baggage.
  2. Embarque Oficial suggests suitable categories and checks availability.
  3. You receive the proposal with aircraft, flight time and approximate prices.
  4. Once booked, operations handle permits, crew, catering and handling.
  5. On the day, simply arrive at the agreed business terminal.

FAQ: private jet charter

Which jet should I choose for São Paulo–Rio?

A light jet such as the Phenom 100 or Citation CJ3 covers the leg in 40 to 45 minutes.

Which jets fly from Brazil to the US non-stop?

Ultra-long-range jets such as the Global 6000 and Gulfstream G650 and G800; some heavy jets, like the Legacy 650, reach Florida depending on payload and wind.

How many people fit in a business jet?

From 4 to 7 in light jets and up to 19 in ultra-long-range jets, depending on configuration.

Where do I board in São Paulo?

At Congonhas, Campo de Marte or the business terminal at Guarulhos, depending on the mission.

How much does it cost to charter a jet?

It depends on category, route and date; each mission is quoted separately, with approximate prices.

What is an empty leg?

A repositioning flight sold on special terms when its timing matches yours.

See also: Cessna Citation jets · Legacy 650: range and comparison · Gulfstream G550 · Private jet from Brazil to Miami

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