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Hawker 800XP

Hawker 800XP exterior

Overview

The Hawker 800XP is a midsize jet renowned for one of the widest, most comfortable cabins in its class. Seating up to eight, it offers a smooth, quiet ride and solid range for regional African routes, with the presence and comfort expected of executive travel. A proven and well-supported type, the 800XP delivers a refined midsize experience for business trips across the continent.

Key specifications

Manufactured by Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft, 1995-2013.

Passengers
up to 8
Cruise speed
778 km/h
420 kt
Range
4,260 km
2,300 NM
Min runway
1.71 km
5,600 ft
Ceiling
12,497 m
41,000 ft
Baggage
1.4 m3
Airstrips
Paved only
Hawker 800XP cabin interior

Detailed specifications

Years of manufacture
1995-2013
Number produced
700+
Max take-off weight
12,701 kg
Max payload
1,043 kg
Empty weight
7,076 kg
Crew
2
Engines
2 x Honeywell TFE731-5BR turbofans
Wingspan
15.66 m
Length
15.6 m

Chartering the Hawker 800XP in Africa

For charter across Africa, the Hawker 800XP is typically positioned from its home base to your departure airport, flown to your destination, and returned afterwards — the estimate you see on a route search already accounts for this full rotation. Whether it suits a given trip depends on the runway at each end, the distance, and how many seats you need. Search any route to see a live estimate for the Hawker 800XP alongside every other aircraft that can fly it, then send an enquiry to have operators confirm the exact price.

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Images are representative of the aircraft type — the actual aircraft, cabin layout and interior finish depend on the operating carrier. Specifications are typical planning figures for charter use and vary by individual aircraft configuration. Charter prices are computed estimates confirmed by the operating carrier through the inquiry process.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charter a Hawker 800XP in Africa?

The Hawker 800XP is chartered as a whole aircraft, not per seat. Planning rates start around US$6,200 per occupied flight hour before airport, handling and navigation charges. On most African sectors the larger variable is positioning: if no Hawker 800XP is sitting at your departure airport, the empty leg flown in to collect you is priced into the quote, which is why a short hop can cost more than its flight time suggests. Every route page on this site shows the all-in estimate rather than the bare hourly rate.

How many passengers can the Hawker 800XP carry?

Up to 8 passengers in the cabin layout typically offered for charter in Africa. Operators configure individual aircraft differently, so the usable seat count on the specific tail allocated to your trip is confirmed at quote stage, along with baggage allowance, which is usually the binding limit on safari and golf trips rather than seats.

What is the range of the Hawker 800XP?

The Hawker 800XP plans to roughly 2,300 nautical miles (about 4,260 km) with normal reserves. From its Abuja base that reaches scheduled airports in 50 African countries without a fuel stop. Hot and high departures, strong headwinds and a full cabin all reduce that figure, so longer sectors are planned with a technical stop where needed.

Which African airports can the Hawker 800XP use?

It needs roughly 5,600 ft of paved runway at typical charter weights. On our airport data that covers 321 of the 394 African airports with scheduled service, before allowing for elevation, temperature and runway condition on the day. Shorter or unpaved strips, including most safari airstrips, are outside its limits and are flown on a turboprop instead.

Where is the Hawker 800XP based in Africa?

Hawker 800XP aircraft in our fleet data are based at Abuja, Addis Ababa, Dakar, Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi. Departing from or near one of those cities keeps positioning cost down, because the aircraft does not have to fly an empty leg to reach you.

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