Midsize jets are what Boca Raton clients move to once the trip stops being a short island crossing, with a stand-up cabin and the range for the Northeast.
Embraer introduced the Embraer Legacy 450 in 2015. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 7 to 9 passengers, cruises at 462 knots, tops out at 45,000 feet, covers 2,904 nautical miles and holds 150 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2015
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,904 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 462 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 64.7 feet
- Wingspan: 66.5 feet
- Height: 21.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 150 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Legacy 450 Fits Boca Raton
Midsize trips run from Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) in most cases, and from Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE), which has a 24-hour tower and clears customs from eight in the morning until just before midnight where the schedule or the customs hours make that easier.
A published range of 2,904 nautical miles brings Cabo San Lucas, Scottsdale, Las Vegas and Los Angeles within reach of Boca Raton, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
Winds change the answer as well. A westbound leg into a headwind eats into range, so an aircraft that flies a route nonstop in one season may need a fuel stop in another.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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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 Embraer Legacy 450 run $5,000 to $6,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Boca Raton to Los Angeles is about 2,032 nautical miles, which is roughly 4.5 to 5.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS
- Cessna Citation III
- Cessna Citation VII
- Falcon 20
- Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX
- Hawker 750
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Legacy 450 charter to or from Boca Raton, 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.