The Challenger 605 is the 604 with a modernized cabin and cockpit, and in Palm Beach it is the one clients ask for by name after they have flown both. Larger windows, a redesigned interior and Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, on the same 4,000-nautical-mile airframe. It sits between the 604 and the current 650 in age, price and finish.
The Challenger 605 updated the 604 with a new flight deck, bigger cabin windows, a redesigned interior architecture and an enlarged rear baggage compartment, retaining the General Electric CF34-3B engines. It seats nine to twelve, cruises at about 470 knots and flies roughly 4,000 nautical miles. Most charter examples are configured with facing club seats forward and a three-place divan aft. Full specifications for the Challenger 605 are published by Bombardier.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 470 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 68.3 feet
- Wingspan: 64.3 feet
- Height: 20.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Challenger 605 Fits Palm Beach
On the Teterboro (KTEB) corridor between November and April, the 605 is the aircraft clients pick when the flight is part of the occasion, not just transport. The cabin windows alone change how a three-hour daylight leg feels.
Wellington’s international owners and sponsors use aircraft this size through the Winter Equestrian Festival from January to late March and the polo season that runs alongside it. The 605 carries the group, the staff and the equipment on one airframe, and Wellington is a short drive from Trump International.
The larger aft baggage compartment matters more here than it sounds. Season arrivals, golf trips and Caribbean charters all run into luggage limits before they run into seats, and the 605 gives you more room aft than the 604 does.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Challenger 605 run $8,000 to $10,000 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Expect roughly $8,000 to $10,000 per hour as of 9/2026, slightly above the 604 for the newer cabin and cockpit. If your priority is the interior and the flight is under four hours, it is usually worth the difference.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
The full heavy jets category page lists every heavy jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Challenger 605 charter from Palm Beach, FL, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Bombardier, Inc. unless noted otherwise.