Monarch Air Group arranges Praetor 500 charter flights across the US and abroad with FAA Part 135 operators and their foreign-certificated equivalents. Call us at any hour to plan a trip or get a quote.
The Praetor 500 is Embraer’s midsize jet, in service since 2019. It flies up to 3,340 nm (about 3,840 miles) nonstop, enough to cross North America corner to corner, and it seats seven passengers as standard, or up to nine. Embraer unveiled an updated version, the Praetor 500E, in February 2026. It flies the same, but the cabin is new.
Embraer Praetor 500 Charter Cost
A Praetor 500 charter costs about $5,000 to $7,500 per hour, depending on the aircraft and your dates.
Say the closest Praetor is in Palm Beach and you’re leaving from Teterboro. The flight to pick you up usually goes on your bill. Flying back on the same jet is often costs less per hour than booking two separate one-way trips. On top of the hourly rate, you’ll pay airport fees and taxes.
For now, almost every Praetor 500 available for charter is the original model. Embraer’s brochure still lists the 500E as pending certification.
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When the Praetor 500 Is the Right Choice
The Praetor 500 is built for long trips across the continent. Embraer says it can fly New York to Los Angeles or Miami to Seattle nonstop, at a high-speed cruise of 466 knots.
In bumpy air, its full fly-by-wire controls with active turbulence reduction help smooth out the ride, according to Embraer. The Praetor 500 was the first midsize jet to have them.
Embraer says it can take off with fuel for its full range from a 4,222 ft runway, and it needs only 2,842 ft for a 1,000 nm trip. That opens up smaller airports closer to where you’re going.
Praetor 500 Range, Speed and Typical Routes
With four passengers and standard fuel reserves, Embraer rates the Praetor 500 at 3,340 nm at long-range cruise, with up to nearly eight hours in the air. Its top speed is Mach 0.83, and it can fly as high as 45,000 ft.
Outside North America, Embraer’s examples include Dubai to Bangkok and Singapore to Beijing. Embraer says it’s the only jet in its class that can reach Europe from the US West Coast with one stop. Its 500E brochure goes further, saying it’s the only one that can consistently fly New York to London nonstop.
Winds and the weight on board change the numbers on any given day, so we’ll confirm in your quote whether your route needs a fuel stop.
Praetor 500 Cabin, Interior and Baggage
The cabin is 6 ft tall and 6 ft 10 in wide, with a flat floor, so most passengers can walk around standing up. At 45,000 ft, it’s pressurized to feel like 5,800 ft. Embraer points out that’s about half a mile lower than the town of Aspen.
The seats recline fully into beds, and the galley can have a microwave, an oven, a refrigerator and a coffee maker. For connectivity, Embraer fits Ka-band and Gogo AVANCE L5 Wi-Fi, though equipment varies by aircraft.
There’s 150 cubic feet of baggage and storage space, some of it reachable during the flight. Embraer calls it the largest baggage compartment in its class. Let us know about golf bags or skis when you ask for a quote, and we’ll confirm the layout of your aircraft.
What’s New on the Praetor 500E
The 500E has the same range, speed and cabin size as the Praetor 500. The changes are mostly about comfort.
The seats are new, with adjustable cushion firmness and lumbar support, a headrest that tracks forward and more legroom. There’s also a new lounge position, and the cabin turns into a bedroom faster, with room for up to two beds in flight.
A new cabin system lets you control the lighting, temperature and entertainment, including by voice on some aircraft. Depending on the options, there’s also Bluetooth audio, wireless charging, a 22-inch monitor and a live view from three cameras outside the jet. The galley has been redesigned too, with more storage, a bigger ice drawer and more powerful outlets.
The flight deck adds an optional runway overrun alerting system, and the maximum payload goes up from 2,921 lb to 3,363 lb. Embraer’s 500E brochure still says the jet is pending certification, so some details may change.
Embraer Praetor 500 and 500E Specifications
| Specification | Praetor 500 | Praetor 500E |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Midsize Jet | Midsize Jet |
| Passengers (standard / maximum) | 7 / 9 | 7 / 9 |
| Range (4 passengers, NBAA IFR reserves, 200 nm alternate) | 3,340 nm | 3,340 nm |
| High-speed cruise | 466 knots | 466 knots |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.83 |
| Maximum operating altitude | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Cabin altitude at 45,000 ft | 5,800 ft | 5,800 ft |
| Cabin height x width | 6 ft x 6 ft 10 in | 6 ft x 6 ft 10 in |
| Baggage and stowage | 150 cu ft | 150 cu ft |
| Maximum payload | 2,921 lb | 3,363 lb |
| Takeoff distance (MTOW, sea level, ISA) | 4,222 ft | 4,222 ft |
| Landing distance (unfactored, 4 passengers) | 2,086 ft | 2,086 ft |
| Engines | Two Honeywell HTF7500E, 6,540 lb thrust each | Two Honeywell HTF7500E, 6,540 lb thrust each |
| Avionics | Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion | Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion |
Praetor 500 vs. Praetor 600
The Praetor 600 is the super midsize version. It flies about 680 nm farther and seats more people, but it needs about 500 ft more runway. If your trip is within the 500’s range, it’s usually the better value.
| Specification | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (4 passengers) | 3,340 nm | 4,018 nm |
| Passengers (standard / maximum) | 7 / 9 | 8 / 12 |
| High-speed cruise | 466 knots | 466 knots |
| Takeoff distance (MTOW, sea level, ISA) | 4,222 ft | 4,717 ft |
For other aircraft in this class, see our midsize-jets.
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