Turboprop

Propeller-driven and efficient on short trips. Turboprops like the King Air and PC-12 use shorter runways than most jets, which opens up smaller towns and mountain strips.

Seats: Up to 8
Typical range: About 1,000 nm
Typical cruise: About 270 knots

Best for

Trips under about 500 miles
Short or high-altitude runways
Groups keeping an eye on cost

Think twice if

A turboprop is slower than a jet and flies lower, so you may feel more of the weather. On trips over two hours, the slower cruise starts to add real time.

The cabin

Club seating for up to eight. Lavatory facilities vary a lot by aircraft, so ask if it matters.

Sample flight times

Dallas (DAL) to Aspen (ASE)618 nmAbout 2h 50m
Van Nuys (VNY) to Las Vegas (LAS)199 nmAbout 1h 10m
Teterboro (TEB) to Boston (BOS)164 nmAbout 1h 1m

Estimates for a typical aircraft in this class, nonstop in still air. Actual time depends on the aircraft, routing, winds, and load.

Typical aircraft

King Air 250
King Air 350
Pilatus PC-12
Piaggio P180 Avanti

Availability changes daily. We vet each aircraft before you fly, and you’ll know who operates it before you confirm.

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