Cessna Grand Caravan EX private jetBeechcraft King Air 350i private jet

Grand Caravan EX vs King Air 350i

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the turboprop class.

Cessna Grand Caravan EX

CESSNA

Cessna Grand Caravan EX

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is the world's most popular utility turboprop. Nine passengers, rugged short-strip capability and proven Pratt & Whitney power make it the default choice for Caribbean, Greek and Indian Ocean island hopping.

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Beechcraft King Air 350i

BEECHCRAFT

Beechcraft King Air 350i

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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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICGrand Caravan EXKing Air 350i
Passengers99
Range964 nm1,806 nm
Cruise speed186 kts312 kts
Cabin height4'6"4'9"
Cabin width5'3"4'6"
Baggage111 cu ft55 cu ft
Runway2,055 ft3,300 ft

Cessna Grand Caravan EX — strengths

  • Most popular island-hopper in service
  • Short and unpaved runway capability
  • Proven Pratt & Whitney PT6 engines

Beechcraft King Air 350i — strengths

  • Short and unpaved runway access
  • Lowest seat-mile cost in segment
  • Proven 50-year platform

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN EX
Nassau → Exumafrom $3,600
Mahé → Praslinfrom $4,200
BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 350I
London → Cardifffrom £4,800
Denver → Telluridefrom $9,500

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VERDICT

Grand Caravan EX or King Air 350i?

  • The King Air 350i offers the longer range — better suited to non-stop intercontinental missions.
  • Both aircraft sit in the turboprop class — choose based on your typical mission length, party size and preferred cabin layout.

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