A Beechcraft vs Pilatus showdown in the turboprop class. The Beechcraft King Air 350i carries 9 passengers with 1,806 nm of range; the Pilatus PC-24 carries 8 with 2,040 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 4'9" × 4'6" versus 5'1" × 5'7", and runway numbers read 3,300 ft against 3,090 ft.
BEECHCRAFT
The Beechcraft King Air 350i is the most-chartered twin turboprop in the world. Nine passengers, short-runway access and the proven economics of the King Air platform make it ideal for regional missions to airports jets simply cannot use.
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The Pilatus PC-24 is the only business jet in the world certified for short, unimproved and gravel runways. With a flat cabin floor, large cargo door and class-leading flexibility, it accesses 21,000 airports — far more than any rival.
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| METRIC | King Air 350i | PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 8 |
| Range | 1,806 nm | 2,040 nm |
| Cruise speed | 312 kts | Mach 0.74 |
| Cabin height | 4'9" | 5'1" |
| Cabin width | 4'6" | 5'7" |
| Baggage | 55 cu ft | 90 cu ft |
| Runway | 3,300 ft | 3,090 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| London → Cardiff | Estimate on request |
| Denver → Telluride | Estimate on request |
| Geneva → St Moritz | €2,800–€3,700 |
| Denver → Telluride | Estimate on request |
One-way estimates from our pricing engine (standard season), estimated, confirmed quote within 1–2 hours.
EXPERT VERDICT
The King Air 350i pulls ahead on group capacity; the PC-24 answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, airport access and speed & block time. Because the King Air 350i (turboprop) and PC-24 (light jet) sit in different segments, charter pricing diverges noticeably — match the aircraft to the mission, not the budget.
Range / non-stop reach
PC-24
2,040 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
PC-24
Taller and/or wider cabin (5'1" × 5'7") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
King Air 350i
Seats up to 9 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
PC-24
Shorter 3,090 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
PC-24
Cruise of Mach 0.74 — 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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A tailored summary for the King Air 350i and PC-24: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
BEECHCRAFT
BEST FOR
Larger party charters
Up to 9 seats vs 8 on the PC-24 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Island & alpine access
Short, unpaved or high-altitude strips that jets simply cannot use.
Sub-500 nm hops
Operating cost per seat-mile beats every jet on quick regional legs.
Cargo-heavy missions
Large cabin door and floor loading for ski, dive and field-kit travel.
PILATUS
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the King Air 350i's envelope, the 2,040 nm legs of the PC-24 keep reserves intact.
Two-hour business hops
Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.
Short-runway escapes
Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.
4–6 passenger weekends
Right-sized for a couple plus friends or a small family weekend break.
PROS & CONS
BEECHCRAFT
PROS
CONS
PILATUS
PROS
CONS
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Shorter runway requirement (3,090 ft) opens up the airfield.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Shorter runway requirement (3,090 ft) opens up the airfield.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Shorter runway requirement (3,090 ft) opens up the airfield.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Shorter runway requirement (3,090 ft) opens up the airfield.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Paris | 190 nm | PC-24 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Geneva → Ibiza | 560 nm | PC-24 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Teterboro → Miami | 950 nm | PC-24 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| London → Athens | 1,500 nm | PC-24 | 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
The Beechcraft King Air 350i has a published range of 1,806 nm; the Pilatus PC-24 is rated at 2,040 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are 312 kts for the Beechcraft King Air 350i and Mach 0.74 for the Pilatus PC-24. The difference in block time grows with trip length; on a London → Isle of Man trip it is usually minutes rather than hours.
The Beechcraft King Air 350i seats 9; the Pilatus PC-24 seats 8. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
From our pricing engine's class rates: the Beechcraft King Air 350i on request (no class rate in our pricing engine), and the Pilatus PC-24 at an estimated €2,000–€2,700 per flight hour. These are estimates; the confirmed quote within 1–2 hours depends on positioning, season and airport fees.
The Beechcraft King Air 350i cabin is 4'9" high and 4'6" wide; the Pilatus PC-24 is 5'1" high and 5'7" wide. Baggage: 55 cu ft vs 90 cu ft.
For trips within the Beechcraft King Air 350i's published 1,806 nm, either aircraft can fly non-stop and the choice comes down to cabin (4'9" vs 5'1" cabin height), seats (9 vs 8) and price. Beyond that, the Pilatus PC-24 (2,040 nm) flies non-stop where the Beechcraft King Air 350i may need a fuel stop. Real-world range drops with passengers, bags, winds and winter reserves, so we confirm it per trip.
Both belong to the Turboprop category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Beechcraft King Air 350i and Pilatus PC-24 sit in the Turboprop 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.
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.
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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