Phenom 300E vs HondaJet Elite II

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

EMBRAER

Embraer Phenom 300E

The Embraer Phenom 300E has been the world's most-delivered light jet for over a decade. Designed in collaboration with BMW Designworks, it offers the largest cabin, longest range and fastest cruise speed in its class — a genuine alternative to entry-level midsize aircraft at light-jet rates.

FULL EMBRAER PHENOM 300E PAGE →

HONDA AIRCRAFT COMPANY

HondaJet Elite II

The HondaJet Elite II is the most innovative light jet in production — its patented over-the-wing engine mount delivers a quieter, larger cabin and 20% better fuel efficiency than any direct competitor. Ideal for short European or US business missions.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRIC	Phenom 300E	HondaJet Elite II
Passengers	8	5–6
Range	2,010 nm	1,547 nm
Cruise speed	Mach 0.80	Mach 0.72
Cabin height	4'11"	4'10"
Cabin width	5'2"	5'0"
Baggage	84 cu ft	66 cu ft
Runway	3,209 ft	3,699 ft

Embraer Phenom 300E — strengths

—Fastest light jet in production — Mach 0.80
—Most-delivered business jet of the past decade
—Single-pilot certified for direct charter savings

HondaJet Elite II — strengths

—Over-the-wing engine mount — patented
—Quietest light-jet cabin
—Lowest fuel burn in class

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

EMBRAER PHENOM 300E

London → Geneva	from £9,400
Munich → Olbia	from €10,600
Teterboro → Aspen	from $26,000

HONDAJET ELITE II

London → Amsterdam	from £5,400
New York → Boston	from $7,200

All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.

EXPERT VERDICT

The Phenom 300E is the stronger all-rounder, but the HondaJet Elite II still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.

The Phenom 300E pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity, airport access and speed & block time. Both sit in the light jet class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.

Range / non-stop reach

Phenom 300E

2,010 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Phenom 300E

Taller and/or wider cabin (4'11" × 5'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

Phenom 300E

Seats up to 8 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

Phenom 300E

Shorter 3,209 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Phenom 300E

Cruise of Mach 0.80 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.

Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

EMBRAER

Embraer Phenom 300E

PROS

+Fastest light jet in production — Mach 0.80
+Most-delivered business jet of the past decade
+Single-pilot certified for direct charter savings
+Longer legs than the HondaJet Elite II (2,010 nm vs 1,547 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
+Carries up to 8 passengers vs 6 on the HondaJet Elite II — better for larger groups.
+Faster cruise (Mach 0.80) trims block time on every leg vs the HondaJet Elite II.

CONS

−Marginally more expensive per block hour than the HondaJet Elite II on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.

HONDA AIRCRAFT COMPANY

HondaJet Elite II

PROS

+Over-the-wing engine mount — patented
+Quietest light-jet cabin
+Lowest fuel burn in class

CONS

−Shorter range than the Phenom 300E (1,547 nm vs 2,010 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
−Maximum 6-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 6 — the Phenom 300E adds 2 seats.
−Slightly slower in cruise than the Phenom 300E (Mach 0.72 vs Mach 0.80).
−Tighter baggage capacity than the Phenom 300E (66 cu ft vs 84 cu ft).

ROUTE	DISTANCE	RECOMMENDED	WHY
London → Paris	190 nm	Phenom 300E	Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Geneva → Ibiza	560 nm	Phenom 300E	Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Teterboro → Miami	950 nm	Phenom 300E	Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
London → Athens	1,500 nm	Phenom 300E	Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (1500 nm > 1,547 nm).

Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.

FAQ

Phenom 300E vs HondaJet Elite II — frequently asked

Phenom 300E vs HondaJet Elite II: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Embraer Phenom 300E has a published range of 2,010 nm; the HondaJet Elite II is rated at 1,547 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Phenom 300E or HondaJet Elite II?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Embraer Phenom 300E and Mach 0.72 for the HondaJet Elite II. On a London → Geneva-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Embraer Phenom 300E seats 8; the HondaJet Elite II seats 5–6. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Embraer Phenom 300E vs the HondaJet Elite II?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Embraer Phenom 300E from from £9,400, HondaJet Elite II from from £5,400. 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 Light Jet 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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