Charter a Legacy 500
Range
5,788 km
Speed
869 km/h
Passenger seats
8-10 Seats
Category
Super Midsize Jets
Embraer Legacy 500 Overview
The Embraer Legacy 500 is a super-midsize business jet manufactured by Embraer Executive Jets in Brazil and positioned below the Praetor series within the company’s product line. Introduced in the mid-2010s, it was the first aircraft in its class to feature full fly-by-wire flight controls. The jet offers a range of around 3,100 nautical miles and seats up to nine passengers in a flat-floor cabin with generous headroom for its category. From a passenger perspective, the aircraft provides smooth flight characteristics, modern cabin systems and efficient point-to-point performance.
Aircraft Features
Range and Performance
The Embraer Legacy 500 offers a maximum range of approximately 3,125 nautical miles (5,787 km). This allows non-stop flights such as London to Dubai or New York to Los Angeles with a typical passenger load. Its balanced performance supports efficient transcontinental travel while maintaining flexibility to operate from a wide range of airports across Europe, the Middle East and North America.
Cabin Comfort and Configuration
The Legacy 500 cabin typically accommodates eight to two passengers in a flat-floor, stand-up interior arranged across two seating zones. The layout often includes four club seats opposite a three-place divan that can convert into a bed. Large windows, ergonomic seating and a quiet cabin environment support both work and rest during mid-range flights.
Onboard Amenities
The Legacy 500 offers a flat-floor, stand-up cabin with a fully equipped forward galley, enclosed aft lavatory and advanced Honeywell Ovation cabin-management system controlling lighting, climate and entertainment. Fully reclining seats, large windows and a low cabin altitude enhance comfort, while a heated baggage compartment—partially accessible through the lavatory—supports practical luggage storage for longer journeys.
Technology and Flight Deck
The Legacy 500 is equipped with the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion flight deck, featuring four high-resolution displays, synthetic vision, advanced weather radar and integrated flight-management systems that improve situational awareness and operational efficiency. The aircraft also incorporates digital fly-by-wire flight controls. Twin Honeywell HTF7500E turbofans provide efficient, reliable performance with reduced noise and fuel consumption.
How much does it cost to charter a Embraer Legacy 500?
Prices to charter a private jet will start on average as low as 5,500€ to up to 13,000€ an hour. The actual charter price will be significantly impacted by various factors, such as the size of the aircraft, the lead time before takeoff, the flight time, the positioning of flights and other factors that your advisors take into account while building your offers. Here are some popular routes with price estimates for a Legacy 500 included:
| Embraer Legacy 500 | ||||
| From | Olbia | Manchester | Cairo | Copenhagen |
| To | Nice | Faro | Kuwait City | London |
| Aircraft Category | Super Midsize Jet | Super Midsize Jet | Super Midsize Jet | Super Midsize Jet |
| Flight Time | 01:00 | 02:35 | 02:20 | 01:50 |
| Price | 31,000 | 31,000 | 31,000 | 31,000 |
| Passengers | 8-10 | 8-10 | 8-10 | 8-10 |
About the Manufacturer
Embraer
Embraer S.A., headquartered in São José dos Campos, Brazil, is one of the world’s foremost aerospace manufacturers, best known for its regional E‑Jet and E‑Jet E2 families and its versatile executive jets such as the Phenom, Legacy, and Praetor lines. Renowned for innovation, operational efficiency, passenger comfort, and reliability, Embraer’s mid‑size jets and regional airliners reflect Simply Jet’s commitment to performance, quality, and thoughtful aviation design.
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