A weekend trip between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego sits comfortably within a light jet’s range.
Beechcraft built the Beechjet 400 from 1990 to 2003. It seats 7 to 8 with a published range of 1,500 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 449 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 56 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 1990-2003
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 449 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.4 feet
- Wingspan: 43.5 feet
- Height: 13.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 56 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Beechjet 400 Fits Las Vegas
With 1,500 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Las Vegas to destinations such as Reno, Jackson Hole and Houston, allowing for reserves and routing. The Formula 1 weekend in November is one of the busiest of the year for private aircraft in Las Vegas, and parking reservations have been required at the main airports, so aircraft for those dates are worth booking early.
Las Vegas trips in this class usually run from Harry Reid International (KLAS), Henderson Executive (KHND) or North Las Vegas (KVGT), depending on where you are staying and the time of day. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date depends on its weight and that day’s temperature and wind. The operator works that out, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Las Vegas Clients Use the Beechjet 400
Light jets cover the routes Las Vegas clients fly most often: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Phoenix and the Bay Area. Most seat six to eight, many have a lavatory, and these trips are short enough that a light jet is usually plenty.
Tell us the route, how many people are flying and what they are bringing, and your advisor will confirm whether this aircraft suits the trip or suggest one that 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
- Estimated hourly rate: $3,200 to $4,500 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Beechjet 400 / 400A charter in or out of Las Vegas, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.