A very light jet gives a small Long Island group jet speed on a short flight without paying for seats nobody will sit in.
The HondaJet Elite entered service in 2018. It seats 5 to 6 with a published range of 1,437 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 422 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 43,000 feet, 66 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Very Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Honda Aircraft Company
- Year introduced: 2018
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,437 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 422 knots
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 42.6 feet
- Wingspan: 39.8 feet
- Height: 14.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 66 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the HondaJet Elite Fits Long Island
With 1,437 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Long Island to destinations such as Toronto, Orlando and Turks and Caicos, allowing for reserves and routing. Many Long Island clients winter in Florida, and the weeks around the holidays are busy for flights south, so book early.
For an aircraft in this class, we pick the Long Island airport closest to where you are going, whether that is Republic, MacArthur, Gabreski or East Hampton. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is up to the operator for that aircraft, its weight and the conditions that day, and your advisor confirms it before anything is booked.
How Long Island Clients Use the HondaJet Elite
Long Island clients use very light jets for small groups on short business trips and weekend getaways. The baggage hold tends to fill up before the seats do, so keep the luggage light.
Tell us the route, the group and the bags, golf clubs and beach gear included, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits or suggest a better one.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $3,400 to $4,700 (as of 10/2026)
Other Very Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
Contact
For a quote on a HondaJet Elite charter to or from Long Island, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.