Turboprop
Beechcraft King Air 350i charter
The Beechcraft King Air 350i is a turboprop built by Textron Aviation (Cessna, Beechcraft) with a published range of about 1,806 nm, typically carrying 6–8 passengers.
Unverified Specifications source: Textron Aviation press release: Introducing the Beechcraft King Air 360, the new flagship (succeeds the King Air 350i) (https://media.txtav.com/193435-introducing-the-beechcraft-king-air-360-the-new-flagship-of-the-best-selling-turboprop-family/); Cleared: not stated by the source checked (Wikipedia: Beechcraft Super King Air, Specifications table (350i)); left empty rather than keeping a demo value (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Super_King_Air); Wikipedia: Beechcraft Super King Air, Specifications table (350i) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Super_King_Air); Cleared: not stated by the source checked (Wikipedia: Beechcraft Super King Air, Specifications table (350i)); left empty rather than keeping a demo value (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Super_King_Air)
- Range
- 1,806 nm
- published, not practical
- Cruise
- 312 kt
- Passengers
- 6–8
- max 11 certified
- Cabin (H × W × L)
- 4.8 × 4.5 × 19.5 ft
- Baggage
- Not yet verified
- In production
- No
Where the Beechcraft King Air 350i can fly nonstop
Screened against our route set with a practical-range margin.
Of 104 city pairs we cover, the Beechcraft King Air 350i can typically fly 71 nonstop.
| Route | Distance | Range |
|---|---|---|
| New York – Dubai | 5,951 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| London – Los Angeles | 4,718 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| Geneva – Aspen | 4,543 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| New York – São Paulo | 4,162 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| London – Aspen | 4,140 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| Hong Kong – Sydney | 3,993 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| London – Miami | 3,823 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| Nice – New York | 3,464 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| Geneva – New York | 3,352 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| London – Washington, D.C. | 3,179 nm | Fuel stop likely |
Beechcraft King Air 350i charter cost
Charter pricing for turboprops in our model runs US$2,000–US$3,500 per flight hour Estimate. Individual aircraft vary with age, interior, operator and base. This is the cost to charter, not to buy.
Singapore to Hong Kong: about 5 h 10 min, US$16,500–US$29,000 one way.
New York to Cancún: about 5 h 5 min, US$16,000–US$28,500 one way.
Los Angeles to Dallas: about 4 h 10 min, US$13,500–US$23,000 one way.
Other turboprops
| Aircraft | Range | Passengers | Baggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 | 1,765 nm | 6–8 | 34.3 cu ft |
| Beechcraft King Air 350i | 1,806 nm | 6–8 | — |
King Air 350 in brief
The Beechcraft King Air 350 is the twin-engine turboprop that charter clients meet when they want more seats than a light jet, two engines, and access to shorter runways than most jets can use. It has a long cabin with room for eight in comfort and more if needed, and it usually costs less per hour than a jet. On trips of up to about two hours, it is one of the most practical aircraft you can charter.
The facts strip above shows the figures in our dataset for the King Air 350i: range, cruise speed, passengers, cabin dimensions and baggage. These are published manufacturer or public figures, not independently verified. The tables below the facts list the trips it can typically fly nonstop and the other turboprop we track. This guide explains what those numbers mean in practice, how the 350 differs from the other King Airs you may be offered, and when a jet makes more sense.
We are a charter broker. We do not own or operate the King Air 350 or any other aircraft. We ask licensed operators for aircraft that suit your trip, compare the options with you, and stay with the booking until you land. There is more on how we work on the JetPriceCheck homepage.
The King Air family, and where the 350 fits
Beechcraft, now part of Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, launched the King Air line in the mid-1960s. Over the following decades it grew into a family of twin turboprops that has sold in the thousands and is widely described as the most successful business turboprop line ever built, according to the Beechcraft King Air article on Wikipedia. Governments, air ambulance services and militaries use it too; the US military's C-12 Huron is a King Air derivative.
If you search for "king air", you will see several model numbers. Here is how they relate for charter purposes:
- King Air C90. The smallest current model, a compact cabin for four to six. Operators sometimes offer it for short, light trips.
- Super King Air 200 (B200) and 250. The medium King Airs. The B200 has been in production since the 1970s in updated forms and is one of the most common charter turboprops, especially in the United States. Expect a shorter cabin than the 350.
- King Air 350 and 350i. The largest of the line, originally called the B300, introduced around 1990, with a stretched cabin. The 350i, with an updated cabin and avionics, followed around 2009, according to the Super King Air article on Wikipedia.
- King Air 360 and 360ER. The current production successor to the 350i, with further cabin and cockpit updates, shown on Textron Aviation's King Air 360 page.
For a charter client, a 350, 350i or 360 offers broadly the same experience: the same cabin shape, two engines and similar speed. What changes is the age of the airframe and the interior. When we present options, we show the year and cabin details where the operator provides them.
Two engines: what that means for you
The King Air 350 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprops. Two engines matter to many travellers, and to some corporate travel policies that do not allow single-engine aircraft. They also give the aircraft broad operating flexibility: under 14 CFR Part 135 in the United States and comparable rules elsewhere, twin-engine turboprops are a long-established choice for commercial passenger flights at night and in cloud.
The trade-off is cost. Two engines burn more fuel and need more maintenance than one, so a King Air 350 is usually quoted a little higher than a single-engine Pilatus PC-12 for the same trip. For many groups, the extra seats and the second engine are worth it.
King Air 350 range and speed
The dataset shows a published range of about 1,800 nautical miles and a cruise speed of about 312 knots. Like any published range, it assumes favourable conditions. Real charter trips add headwinds, full seats, reserve fuel and alternate airports, so our screening applies a practical-range margin before it treats any trip as nonstop.
In our data, the King Air 350i is the faster of the two turboprops we track, although both are well below jet speed. On a one-hour hop, that gap to a light jet is ten or fifteen minutes. On a three-hour sector it approaches an hour, which is why the King Air's natural charter zone is the flight of up to about two hours.
Our fact pack screens 71 of the corridors we cover as nonstop for the King Air 350i. They are screening estimates, not operating promises, and include:
- Northeast United States: Washington, D.C. to New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Nantucket to New York; Toronto to New York.
- Texas and the West: Houston to Dallas, Austin to Dallas, Los Angeles to Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix and San Francisco; Denver to Aspen; San Francisco to Reno.
- Florida and the Caribbean: Miami to Nassau, Orlando and Atlanta; Miami and New York to Cancún.
- Europe: London to Paris, Geneva, Nice and Milan; Munich, Zurich and Geneva links; Madrid and Barcelona to Ibiza.
- Middle East and Asia-Pacific: Dubai to Riyadh, Doha and Jeddah; Singapore to Bali; Melbourne to Sydney.
The list matches the Pilatus PC-12's in our data, because the two aircraft publish almost identical ranges. It leaves out longer trips such as New York to Aspen and Miami to Cabo San Lucas, which pass the screen for light jets but not for the turboprops. Some of the pairs that do pass, such as New York to Cancún, are long flights at turboprop speed, and a jet often suits them better. Our private jet range guide explains the screening in detail.
Inside the King Air 350 cabin
The cabin in our dataset measures about 4.8 feet high, 4.5 feet wide and 19.5 feet long. It is not a stand-up cabin, and it is narrower than the PC-12's, but it is noticeably longer. That length is what gives the King Air 350 its seating flexibility.
Seating. A typical executive layout is a four-seat club section with further forward-facing or side seats behind, for eight passengers in comfort. Our facts strip shows six to eight passengers as typical, with eleven as the published maximum. The maximum is useful for crew changes, sports teams and short shuttles; on anything longer than an hour, eight adults is the comfortable limit.
Lavatory. Most executive King Air 350s have a toilet at the back of the cabin, usually behind a partition or curtain, and some have a belted seat so the space can carry a passenger. Ask us to confirm the layout of the specific aircraft.
Refreshments. Expect a small refreshment centre with drinks and snacks. There is no galley for hot meals.
Noise and comfort. Turboprop cabins are louder than modern jets. Many King Airs have noise-reduction measures and operators often provide headsets. The cabin is pressurised, so passengers breathe comfortably at cruise altitude.
Baggage
Our sources give no baggage volume for the 350i, so we quote none. Most of the space is in an aft area inside the cabin, reachable during flight. Some versions add wing locker or nacelle storage. Eight passengers with carry-on and a medium case each is manageable; eight with golf bags or skis is usually not. When a group is on the edge, removing a seat or sending equipment ahead often solves it. Tell us what you are bringing and we will check with the operator.
Who a King Air 350 charter suits
The aircraft is a strong fit for:
- Groups of six to eight on short trips. Company teams, families and wedding parties flying under two hours.
- Travellers or companies who want two engines. Including corporate travel policies that rule out single-engine aircraft.
- Short-runway destinations. Islands, ranches and regional airports closer to the final destination than the main airport.
- Regional shuttles. Washington to New York or Houston to Dallas, where a turboprop's lower hourly rate adds up over repeated trips.
- Sports teams and crews. The high published maximum suits short hops with more people and less luggage.
It is a weaker fit for:
- Flights over about two and a half hours. A jet saves real time.
- Groups with lots of oversized luggage. The PC-12's cargo door may suit better, or a midsize jet.
- Travellers who want a stand-up cabin. That starts with the midsize jets.
King Air 350 cost: reading the estimates
The cost section above shows the hourly range our pricing model uses for turboprops, based on published market rates, USD 2,000–3,500 per flight hour, with sample one-way estimates for nonstop trips. These are estimates, not quotes and not offers. A real price comes only from a licensed operator for a specific aircraft on a specific date. Our private jet cost guide explains how the ranges are built.
Many searches for King Air 350 cost are about buying one. This page is about charter: you pay for flight time and fees, not for the aircraft. The things that move a King Air 350 charter quote most:
- Positioning. The flight to your departure airport, and often back to base, is part of the price.
- Model and age. A recent 350i or 360 with a new interior can cost more than an older 350 or a B200.
- Trip shape. A same-day return usually costs well under twice a one-way.
- Overnights. If the aircraft and crew wait, add crew hotel and parking.
- Airport and handling fees. They vary by airport and season.
- Demand. Holiday weekends and big events tighten supply.
If you are flexible, empty legs can be priced below the usual rate, although they follow the original booking's schedule and can change. Our empty leg flights page explains how to use them.
King Air 350 or the alternatives?
The peer table above lists the other turboprop in our dataset. Most clients weighing a King Air 350 are choosing between it, the PC-12 and a light jet.
| Question | King Air 350i | Pilatus PC-12 | Light jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engines | Two turboprops | One turboprop | Two jets |
| Maximum seats in our data | Highest (11) | 9 | Usually fewer |
| Cabin shape | Longer, narrower | Wider, shorter | Varies |
| Cruise speed | Faster turboprop | Slower turboprop | Much faster |
| Short-runway access | Good | Strong, including unpaved | More limited |
| Relative estimate range | Low | Lowest | Higher |
If you have up to eight passengers, a trip under two hours and a preference for two engines, the King Air 350 is often the right choice. If the group is smaller and carries bulky kit, the Pilatus PC-12 is worth comparing. If time matters most, look at a light jet such as the Phenom 300E. Our turboprop charter guide compares the category, and the full aircraft guide covers every size.
How we arrange a King Air 350 charter
- You share the brief. Dates, airports, passenger numbers and luggage.
- We ask licensed operators. We look for King Air 350s and close alternatives, including B200s and 360s, near your departure point.
- You compare options. We show the aircraft, year and layout where available, what is included and any positioning or overnight costs.
- You confirm on the operator's terms. The operator is responsible for the flight; we coordinate the details.
- We stay with the trip. Weather and changes are handled with the operator for you.
If you know the route, the private jet route directory has estimates, flight times and airport notes, or you can ask JetPriceCheck for a quote and we will do the searching.
King Air 350 FAQ
Is a King Air a private jet?
No. The King Air is a twin-engine turboprop: turbine engines drive propellers. It is often chartered in place of a small jet on short trips and has a pressurised executive cabin, but it is slower than a jet.
How many passengers does a King Air 350 seat?
Our dataset shows six to eight passengers as typical, with eleven as the published maximum. For comfort on trips over an hour, plan on eight adults or fewer.
How far can a King Air 350 fly?
The published range is about 1,800 nautical miles in favourable conditions. For charter, plan on sectors of up to about two hours. Our screening flags 71 corridors in our route set as nonstop.
Does the King Air 350 have a bathroom?
Most executive King Air 350s have a toilet at the rear of the cabin, usually behind a partition. Ask us to confirm the layout of the aircraft offered.
What is the difference between a King Air 200 and a King Air 350?
The 350 has a longer cabin with more seats, more powerful engines and a little more speed. The B200 is smaller and often slightly cheaper to charter.
How much does it cost to charter a King Air 350?
Our pricing model, based on published market rates, uses USD 2,000–3,500 per flight hour for turboprops. The final price depends on positioning, trip shape, fees and dates, and only an operator's quote is firm.