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Embraer Phenom 300

Embraer Phenom 300 exterior

Overview

The Embraer Phenom 300 is the best-selling light jet in the world, and for good reason. Seating up to nine, it offers a large cabin for its class, class-leading speed and range, and enough runway performance to use secondary airports. For African charter it strikes an ideal balance: fast enough for long regional legs like Nairobi to Johannesburg with a fuel stop, comfortable enough for a full day of travel, and economical enough to keep private flying viable.

Key specifications

Manufactured by Embraer, 2009-present.

Passengers
up to 8
Cruise speed
796 km/h
430 kt
Range
3,148 km
1,700 NM
Min runway
1.19 km
3,900 ft
Ceiling
13,716 m
45,000 ft
Baggage
2.3 m3
Airstrips
Paved only
Embraer Phenom 300 cabin interior

Detailed specifications

Years of manufacture
2009-present
Number produced
750+
Max take-off weight
8,150 kg
Max payload
1,130 kg
Empty weight
5,216 kg
Crew
1-2
Engines
2 x P&WC PW535E turbofans
Wingspan
16.24 m
Length
15.9 m

Chartering the Embraer Phenom 300 in Africa

For charter across Africa, the Embraer Phenom 300 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 Embraer Phenom 300 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 Embraer Phenom 300 in Africa?

The Embraer Phenom 300 is chartered as a whole aircraft, not per seat. Planning rates start around US$5,200 per occupied flight hour before airport, handling and navigation charges. On most African sectors the larger variable is positioning: if no Embraer Phenom 300 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 Embraer Phenom 300 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 Embraer Phenom 300?

The Embraer Phenom 300 plans to roughly 1,700 nautical miles (about 3,148 km) with normal reserves. From its Abidjan base that reaches scheduled airports in 31 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 Embraer Phenom 300 use?

It needs roughly 3,900 ft of paved runway at typical charter weights. On our airport data that covers 360 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 Embraer Phenom 300 based in Africa?

Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft in our fleet data are based at Abidjan, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Lagos, Marrakech, 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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