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Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is the xtra-large business jet derived from the A220-100 — 786 sq ft of cabin space, six living zones and 5,650 nm of range. The category-defining 'XLBJ' airframe.
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ACJ TwoTwenty vs ACJ319
Two Airbus vip airliners from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty carries 18 passengers with 5,650 nm of range; the Airbus ACJ319 carries 19 with 6,750 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'10" × 10'9" versus 7'4" × 12'1", and runway numbers read 4,800 ft against 6,500 ft.
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Airbus ACJ319
The Airbus ACJ319 transforms a commercial A319 airframe into a private flying residence. Bedrooms, lounges, dining and conference rooms accommodate up to 19 passengers in airliner-scale space with 6,750 nm of intercontinental range.
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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | ACJ TwoTwenty | ACJ319 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 18 | 19 |
| Range | 5,650 nm | 6,750 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.78 | Mach 0.82 |
| Cabin height | 6'10" | 7'4" |
| Cabin width | 10'9" | 12'1" |
| Baggage | 525 cu ft | Unlimited |
| Runway | 4,800 ft | 6,500 ft |
Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty — strengths
- —Six living zones — true flying residence
- —5,650 nm intercontinental range
- —Lowest hourly cost in XLBJ class
Airbus ACJ319 — strengths
- —True airliner cabin volume
- —Bedrooms and conference room
- —Intercontinental range for 19 passengers
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
AIRBUS ACJ TWOTWENTY
| Geneva → New York | Estimate on request |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | Estimate on request |
AIRBUS ACJ319
| Geneva → Tokyo | Estimate on request |
| London → Cape Town | Estimate on request |
One-way estimates from our pricing engine (standard season), estimated, confirmed quote within 1–2 hours.
EXPERT VERDICT
The ACJ319 is the stronger all-rounder, but the ACJ TwoTwenty still wins where it counts for the right mission.
The ACJ TwoTwenty pulls ahead on airport access; the ACJ319 answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and speed & block time. Both sit in the vip airliner class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.
Range / non-stop reach
ACJ319
6,750 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
ACJ319
Taller and/or wider cabin (7'4" × 12'1") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
ACJ319
Seats up to 19 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
ACJ TwoTwenty
Shorter 4,800 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
ACJ319
Cruise of Mach 0.82 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.
Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.
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Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for
A tailored summary for the ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ319: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
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Top reasons to choose the ACJ TwoTwenty
- ★Lands in 4,800 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the ACJ319 cannot.
- ★525 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the ACJ319.
- ★Six living zones — true flying residence
- ★5,650 nm intercontinental range
- ★Lowest hourly cost in XLBJ class
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
4,800 ft balanced field unlocks airports the ACJ319 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Delegations of 15–30
Onboard meeting room, dining area and shower for large parties.
Private group charters
Wedding, sports franchise and royal-tour scale travel in one cabin.
Multi-bedroom missions
Three-bedroom layouts and staff cabin for week-long roaming itineraries.
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Top reasons to choose the ACJ319
- ★Reaches 6,750 nm non-stop — 19% more range than the ACJ TwoTwenty, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.82, trimming block time on every leg vs the ACJ TwoTwenty (Mach 0.78).
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (7'4" tall × 12'1" wide) than the ACJ TwoTwenty — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Seats up to 19 passengers vs 18 on the ACJ TwoTwenty — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★True airliner cabin volume
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the ACJ TwoTwenty's envelope, the 6,750 nm legs of the ACJ319 keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 19 seats vs 18 on the ACJ TwoTwenty — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Delegations of 15–30
Onboard meeting room, dining area and shower for large parties.
Private group charters
Wedding, sports franchise and royal-tour scale travel in one cabin.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
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Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty
PROS
- +Six living zones — true flying residence
- +5,650 nm intercontinental range
- +Lowest hourly cost in XLBJ class
- +Shorter runway requirement (4,800 ft) unlocks airfields the ACJ319 cannot use.
- +Larger baggage hold (525 cu ft) — useful for ski, golf or extended luggage vs the ACJ319.
CONS
- −Shorter range than the ACJ319 (5,650 nm vs 6,750 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Maximum 18-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 18 — the ACJ319 adds 1 seat.
- −Slightly slower in cruise than the ACJ319 (Mach 0.78 vs Mach 0.82).
- −Lower ceiling than the ACJ319 (6'10" vs 7'4") — stand-up movement is restricted.
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Airbus ACJ319
PROS
- +True airliner cabin volume
- +Bedrooms and conference room
- +Intercontinental range for 19 passengers
- +Longer legs than the ACJ TwoTwenty (6,750 nm vs 5,650 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Carries up to 19 passengers vs 18 on the ACJ TwoTwenty — better for larger groups.
- +Faster cruise (Mach 0.82) trims block time on every leg vs the ACJ TwoTwenty.
CONS
- −Needs more runway than the ACJ TwoTwenty (6,500 ft vs 4,800 ft) — fewer short-field options.
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the ACJ TwoTwenty (Unlimited vs 525 cu ft).
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Which aircraft for which mission
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Head-of-state delegation of 18 with onboard meeting room and shower
OUR PICKACJ319
Larger cabin seats the full group (19).
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Sports franchise charter, 25 passengers plus support staff, intercontinental
OUR PICKACJ319
Longer range (6,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Private wedding charter to a remote luxury destination for 30 guests
OUR PICKACJ TwoTwenty
Curated example: London → Los Angeles sits in the ACJ TwoTwenty's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Multi-week royal tour with three-bedroom layout and onboard staff cabin
OUR PICKACJ319
Taller cabin (7'4") makes long-haul rest workable.
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Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Tokyo | 5,200 nm | ACJ319 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Riyadh → New York | 5,750 nm | ACJ319 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5750 nm > 5,650 nm). |
| Dubai → Sydney | 6,400 nm | ACJ319 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (6400 nm > 5,650 nm). |
| Paris → Cape Town | 4,950 nm | ACJ319 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
ACJ TwoTwenty vs ACJ319 — frequently asked
ACJ TwoTwenty vs ACJ319: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty has a published range of 5,650 nm; the Airbus ACJ319 is rated at 6,750 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — ACJ TwoTwenty or ACJ319?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.78 for the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Mach 0.82 for the Airbus ACJ319. The difference in block time grows with trip length; on a London → Los Angeles trip it is usually minutes rather than hours.
How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty seats 18; the Airbus ACJ319 seats 19. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
What does the ACJ TwoTwenty vs the ACJ319 cost per hour to charter?OPEN
From our pricing engine's class rates: the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty on request (no class rate in our pricing engine), and the Airbus ACJ319 on request (no class rate in our pricing engine). These are estimates; the confirmed quote within 1–2 hours depends on positioning, season and airport fees.
What are the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Airbus ACJ319 cabin dimensions?OPEN
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty cabin is 6'10" high and 10'9" wide; the Airbus ACJ319 is 7'4" high and 12'1" wide. Baggage: 525 cu ft vs Unlimited.
ACJ TwoTwenty or ACJ319: which should I choose for my trip?OPEN
For trips within the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty's published 5,650 nm, either aircraft can fly non-stop and the choice comes down to cabin (6'10" vs 7'4" cabin height), seats (18 vs 19) and price. Beyond that, the Airbus ACJ319 (6,750 nm) flies non-stop where the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty may need a fuel stop. Real-world range drops with passengers, bags, winds and winter reserves, so we confirm it per trip.
Which aircraft is better for transatlantic or long-range missions?OPEN
Both belong to the VIP Airliner category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.
How much cabin space does the ACJ TwoTwenty have vs the ACJ319?OPEN
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Airbus ACJ319 sit in the VIP Airliner class, so cabin height, width and layout differ subtly — on flights over 3 hours those details matter more than raw range. Ask us for a side-by-side floorplan.
Which aircraft is safer — ACJ TwoTwenty or ACJ319?OPEN
Both aircraft in this comparison are operated under ARG/US, Wyvern or IS-BAO safety programmes when chartered through Limitless Sky. Safety is driven by operator, crew currency and maintenance regime — not the airframe. We only book operators meeting our verified due-diligence checklist.
What's the total mission cost — not just the hourly rate?OPEN
The hourly class rate is only one input. Total mission cost includes positioning legs, overnight fees, landing/handling, catering, de-icing and FET where applicable. Our confirmed quote itemises every line so there are no surprises.
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