Las Vegas clients look at a very light jet when a trip is a little too far for a turboprop but does not need a large cabin.
The HondaJet Elite entered service in 2018. It seats 5 to 6 with a published range of 1,437 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 422 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 43,000 feet, 66 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Very Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Honda Aircraft Company
- Year introduced: 2018
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,437 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 422 knots
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 42.6 feet
- Wingspan: 39.8 feet
- Height: 14.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 66 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the HondaJet Elite Fits Las Vegas
With 1,437 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. Summer in Las Vegas also brings afternoon thunderstorms and strong winds that can raise dust across the valley, and your advisor watches the forecast ahead of departure.
Around Las Vegas this opens up the smaller airports as well, including Henderson Executive (KHND), North Las Vegas (KVGT) and Boulder City (KBVU). The towers at Henderson and North Las Vegas close in the evening, so a late departure from either one takes more planning. 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 HondaJet Elite
Las Vegas clients use very light jets for day trips with two to four passengers, such as a meeting in Los Angeles, Phoenix or Salt Lake City and home the same evening. The cabin is compact, so baggage is usually the limit before the seats are.
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: $3,400 to $4,700 (as of 10/2026)
Other Very Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
Contact
For a quote on a HondaJet Elite 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.