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ACJ319 vs ACJ TwoTwenty

Two Airbus vip airliners from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Airbus ACJ319 carries 19 passengers with 6,750 nm of range; the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty carries 18 with 5,650 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 7'4" × 12'1" versus 6'10" × 10'9", and runway numbers read 6,500 ft against 4,800 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 425,000 on the Airbus ACJ319, from CHF 138,000 on the ACJ TwoTwenty.

Airbus ACJ319

AIRBUS

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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Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty

AIRBUS

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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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICACJ319ACJ TwoTwenty
Passengers1918
Range6,750 nm5,650 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.82Mach 0.78
Cabin height7'4"6'10"
Cabin width12'1"10'9"
BaggageUnlimited525 cu ft
Runway6,500 ft4,800 ft

Airbus ACJ319 — strengths

  • True airliner cabin volume
  • Bedrooms and conference room
  • Intercontinental range for 19 passengers

Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty — strengths

  • Six living zones — true flying residence
  • 5,650 nm intercontinental range
  • Lowest hourly cost in XLBJ class

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

AIRBUS ACJ319
Geneva → Tokyofrom CHF 425,000
London → Cape Townfrom £195,000
AIRBUS ACJ TWOTWENTY
Geneva → New Yorkfrom CHF 138,000
Hong Kong → Sydneyfrom $156,000

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EXPERT VERDICT

The ACJ319 is the stronger all-rounder, but the ACJ TwoTwenty still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.

The ACJ319 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and speed & block time; the ACJ TwoTwenty answers with airport access. 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 ACJ319 and ACJ TwoTwenty: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

AIRBUS

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.

AIRBUS

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.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

AIRBUS

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).

AIRBUS

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.

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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SCENARIO 02

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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SCENARIO 03

Private wedding charter to a remote luxury destination for 30 guests

OUR PICKACJ319

Curated example: London → Maldives sits in the ACJ319's sweet spot.

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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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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → Tokyo5,200 nmACJ319Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Riyadh → New York5,750 nmACJ319Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5750 nm > 5,650 nm).
Dubai → Sydney6,400 nmACJ319Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (6400 nm > 5,650 nm).
Paris → Cape Town4,950 nmACJ319Both 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

ACJ319 vs ACJ TwoTwenty — frequently asked

ACJ319 vs ACJ TwoTwenty: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Airbus ACJ319 has a published range of 6,750 nm; the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is rated at 5,650 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — ACJ319 or ACJ TwoTwenty?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.82 for the Airbus ACJ319 and Mach 0.78 for the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty. On a Geneva → Tokyo-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Airbus ACJ319 seats 19; the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty seats 18. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Airbus ACJ319 vs the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Airbus ACJ319 from from CHF 425,000, Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty from from CHF 138,000. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.

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.

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