Private jet Embraer Legacy 450
Flights 4–6h, 7–9 passengers, wide comfortable cabin
From
9 500 €
Capacity
Up to 9 pax
Specifications
Performance
Max passengers
9
Max range
4 260 km
Cruise speed
863 km/h
Top speed
Mach 0.83
Minimum runway
1 100 m
Baggage volume
4.1 m³
Cabin & Comfort
Cabin dimensions
7.13 m
Length
2.08 m
Width
1.83 m
Height
Onboard amenities
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The Embraer Legacy 450 is a Brazilian super-midsize jet renowned for its value for money. Its exceptionally wide cabin (2.08 m) delivers comfort approaching that of heavy jets.
The Embraer Legacy 450 is Embraer’s compact super-midsize, positioned between the midsize and super-midsize categories with a distinct identity: a full stand-up cabin (1.83 m), fly-by-wire flight controls, and a 4,260 km range in an aircraft whose minimum runway of 1,100 m remains very short for its class. It is the first business jet with fly-by-wire controls in the super-midsize segment, drawing on Embraer E-Jet technologies.
The Legacy 450 cabin measures 7.13 m in length and 2.08 m in width with a height of 1.83 m — super-midsize dimensions. 9 passengers travel in fully reclining Poltrona Frau full-grain leather seats. Circadian LED lighting, Wi-Fi and a partition between the cockpit and cabin create a premium atmosphere. A full lavatory and 4.1 m³ of in-flight-accessible hold complete the amenities.
Its 4,260 km range covers Europe, North Africa and the Middle East from Paris. With a cruise speed of 863 km/h and a minimum runway of 1,100 m, it serves many regional airfields closed to heavier super-midsize aircraft. Empty legs on the Legacy 450 offer discounts of 30 to 45% on European routes.
Practical information
- Category: Compact Super-Midsize — fly-by-wire controls
- Range: 4,260 km (Europe, North Africa, near Middle East)
- Cabin: 7.13 m × 2.08 m × 1.83 m, 9 passengers, stand-up
- Minimum runway: 1,100 m — agile for a super-midsize
- Indicative price: €9,500 to €15,000 for a European flight
- Technology: first fly-by-wire super-midsize on the market
Frequently asked questions about the Embraer Legacy 450
The Legacy 450 charters for between €9,500 and €15,000 for a one-way European flight. Routes to North Africa or the near Middle East reach €16,000 to €22,000. Its positioning between midsize and super-midsize is reflected in pricing, slightly below the Challenger 350. Empty legs offer 30 to 45% discounts. LunaJets and PrivateFly often have Legacy 450s available in Europe.
Fly-by-wire is an electronic flight control system: the pilot's inputs are translated into electrical signals transmitted to the control surfaces via computers, rather than by mechanical cables. This is the technology used in Airbus aircraft and modern military jets. On the Legacy 450, it delivers superior handling precision, automatic protection against excessive manoeuvres (preventing stall or overspeed), and a reduced pilot workload. It is a first for the super-midsize segment, inherited from Embraer's E-Jets.
The Embraer Legacy 450 carries up to 9 passengers in a cabin measuring 7.13 m in length and 2.08 m in width. The typical configuration is 7 to 8 passengers for optimum comfort. The Poltrona Frau full-grain leather seats are fully reclining. The 4.1 m³ hold, accessible from the cabin in flight, can accommodate hard-sided luggage, skis or sports equipment. The 1.83 m standing height allows passengers to move around freely.
The Legacy 450 has a range of 4,260 km. From Paris, it can reach non-stop: Cairo (3,200 km), Moscow (2,500 km), Istanbul (2,200 km), Riyadh (4,200 km), Algiers (1,700 km) and all European destinations. Transcontinental routes (Paris–New York) require two stops. This is a range suited to 90% of European business travellers' needs.
Yes — with a minimum runway of 1,100 m, the Legacy 450 is one of the most agile super-midsize aircraft. It can land at Lugano (1,605 m), Cannes-Mandelieu (1,760 m), Sion (1,900 m) and dozens of regional airfields inaccessible to the Challenger 350 (1,490 m) or the Legacy 500 (1,134 m). For clients combining Alpine destinations and trans-European flights in a single aircraft, this is a significant operational advantage.
The Legacy 500 is the Legacy 450's bigger sibling: longer cabin (9.14 m vs 7.13 m), identical width (2.08 m), greater range (5,560 vs 4,260 km) and capacity for 12 passengers versus 9. The Legacy 450 is more agile on short runways (1,100 m vs 1,134 m — similar) and less expensive on charter (−20 to −30%). For groups of 6 to 8 on European routes, the Legacy 450 offers the best value for money in the Embraer family.
