The Boeing Business Jet is the 737 built as a private aircraft, and for Palm Beach owners it is the long-range option that carries 8 to 19 people with a bedroom and a shower. Range is 6,200 nautical miles from KDJT, which reaches Europe, North Africa and all of South America nonstop.
Boeing builds the BBJ on the 737 airframe with auxiliary fuel tanks and a strengthened wing, giving 6,200 nautical miles of range at Mach 0.82. Interiors are one-off completions seating 8 to 19, usually with a bedroom, a shower, a dining room and an office. Cabin volume is several times that of a large-cabin business jet. Full specifications for the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) are published by Boeing Business Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Boeing
- Year introduced: 1999
- Seating: 8 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 6,200 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (about 470 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 110.3 feet
- Wingspan: 117.4 feet
- Height: 41.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,000 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) Fits Palm Beach
Season-long rotations. A household that splits the year between Palm Beach, the Northeast and Europe can run the whole circuit on one aircraft with the same operator and the same cabin every leg.
Long flights with a small group. Nineteen passengers in a 737 fuselage means everyone gets a bed or a lie-flat seat on the overnight to Europe, which no purpose-built business jet can offer at that count.
The BBJ flies from KDJT, Fort Lauderdale or Miami. Settle the departure field early, because hangar space and handling for an aircraft this size in Palm Beach County between January and April need booking well ahead.
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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 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) run $15,000 to $22,000 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
$15,000 to $22,000 per hour, which on many trips comes in under an ACJ320 doing the same flying. The BBJ fleet is larger than the Airbus corporate fleet, and that shows up in both availability and price.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 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 The Boeing Company unless noted otherwise.