HondaJet Elite II Charter
Published Jun 18, 2026
The HondaJet Elite II is the most distinctive very light jet flying the New York–Miami corridor, and one of the cleverest. Its signature over-the-wing engine mounts free up the fuselage for a roomier five-to-six-seat cabin and a private aft lavatory rare in this class, while delivering jet speed and economical operating costs for small parties heading to South Florida.
- 1,547 nm range
- 422 ktas cruise
- 5–6 passengers
Private charters on the New York–Miami corridor depart from Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) or Republic Airport (FRG), and arrive at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Miami International Airport (MIA) or President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT).
HondaJet Elite II specifications
Manufacturer performance figures — Honda Aircraft Company.
Engines over the wing — a smarter cabin
The HondaJet's unique over-the-wing engine configuration keeps the GE Honda HF120 engines off the rear fuselage, which frees up interior volume for a more usable cabin and a separate aft lavatory — unusual in a very light jet. The result is a quieter, roomier interior than the size suggests, comfortable for five to six passengers.
The design also cuts drag and improves efficiency, which is part of why the Elite II is both quick and economical to operate on a route like New York–Miami.
Range and speed on the route
With 1,547 nautical miles of range against the corridor's 950, the Elite II flies New York to Miami nonstop with a full cabin and IFR reserves. Plan on about two and three-quarter hours in the air at its Mach 0.72 cruise, roughly 422 knots true airspeed — quick for a very light jet.
A 43,000-foot ceiling, the highest in this very-light-jet group, lets it climb above most of the weather and the airline traffic over the Eastern Seaboard for a smooth, direct ride south.
Why travellers choose the HondaJet Elite II
- Unique over-the-wing engines for a roomier, quieter cabin
- Private aft lavatory — rare in the very-light-jet class
- Nonstop New York to Miami with a full cabin and reserves
- Among the fastest very light jets at Mach 0.72 / 422 ktas
- 43,000-foot ceiling for a smooth, weather-topping ride
Inside the HondaJet Elite II
Other Light Jets for the NYC–MIA route
Frequently asked questions
How much is a HondaJet Elite II charter from New York to Miami?
A one-way HondaJet Elite II charter on the New York–Miami route is typically $12,000 to $17,000 all-in, depending on the date and availability. Empty-leg flights can be less. Your quote includes fuel, fees and taxes.
How many passengers does the HondaJet Elite II seat?
The Elite II is a very light jet seating five to six passengers, with a maximum of seven. Its over-the-wing engine design makes the cabin feel roomier than most aircraft its size on the New York–Miami route.
Can the HondaJet Elite II fly New York to Miami nonstop?
Yes. With 1,547 nautical miles of range against the route's roughly 950, it flies the corridor nonstop in either direction with a full cabin and IFR reserves.
Why are the HondaJet's engines mounted over the wings?
The over-the-wing mounts keep the engines off the rear fuselage, which frees interior volume for a roomier cabin and a private aft lavatory, reduces cabin noise, and cuts drag for better efficiency — a design unique to the HondaJet.
How fast is the HondaJet Elite II?
It cruises at Mach 0.72, about 422 knots true airspeed — among the fastest very light jets — putting the New York–Miami flight at roughly two and three-quarter hours depending on the winds.
Ready to fly New York to Miami?
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