Helicopter capacity calculator, country by country
Before price, a booking has to clear one question: does the group and its luggage fit the aircraft, and how long is the sector in that specific model? Choose your country below, set passengers and bags, and compare the helicopter models normally chartered in that market side by side.
Seats and bags are typical charter configurations, minutes are still-air planning figures. SkyMatch Group is an independent helicopter charter broker and concierge; it does not operate aircraft, and nothing here confirms availability, price or landing permission.
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United States
New York · Florida · California
5 sectors · 8 helicopter models compared
United Kingdom
London · Ascot · Scotland
5 sectors · 7 helicopter models compared
France
Paris · Côte d'Azur · Alps
5 sectors · 6 helicopter models compared
Italy
Milan · Amalfi · Sardinia
5 sectors · 6 helicopter models compared
Switzerland
Geneva · Zurich · Alpine resorts
5 sectors · 5 helicopter models compared
Spain
Ibiza · Mallorca · Marbella
5 sectors · 5 helicopter models compared
Germany
Munich · Frankfurt · Hamburg
5 sectors · 5 helicopter models compared
Greece
Athens · Mykonos · Santorini
5 sectors · 5 helicopter models compared
Brazil
São Paulo · Rio de Janeiro
5 sectors · 7 helicopter models compared
United Arab Emirates
Dubai · Abu Dhabi
5 sectors · 7 helicopter models compared
Australia
Sydney · Melbourne · Whitsundays
5 sectors · 7 helicopter models compared
Japan
Tokyo · Osaka · Hakone
5 sectors · 6 helicopter models compared
The models these calculators compare
| Model | Class | Passengers | Typical bags | Planning cruise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus H125 | Light single | 4–5 | 3 | 220 km/h |
| Bell 407 | Light single | 4–6 | 3 | 220 km/h |
| Airbus H130 | Light single | 5–6 | 3 | 220 km/h |
| Airbus H135 | Light twin | 4–6 | 3 | 230 km/h |
| Leonardo AW109 | Medium twin | 5–6 | 4 | 265 km/h |
| Bell 429 | Medium twin | 6–7 | 5 | 250 km/h |
| Airbus H145 | Medium twin | 6–8 | 6 | 240 km/h |
| Leonardo AW139 | Heavy twin | 8–12 | 8 | 280 km/h |
| Sikorsky S-76 | Heavy twin | 6–10 | 8 | 275 km/h |
| Airbus H175 | Heavy twin | 8–12 | 10 | 285 km/h |
Final payload always depends on the individual aircraft, fuel, temperature and altitude, and is decided by the operator and the pilot in command.
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How long is a helicopter ride? Times by distance
Straight-line air-time estimates at a typical cruise of about 150 mph. Add start-up, taxi and any routing around restricted airspace; the licensed operator confirms the real time for each flight. Price on request.
How long is a 2-mile helicopter ride?
About 1 minute of flying time for 2 miles in a straight line, before start-up and landing. Weather, routing and the aircraft type can change this, so the licensed operator confirms the time once you request a quote.
How long is a 5-mile helicopter ride?
About 2 minutes of flying time for 5 miles in a straight line, before start-up and landing. Weather, routing and the aircraft type can change this, so the licensed operator confirms the time once you request a quote.
How long is a 10-mile helicopter ride?
About 4 minutes of flying time for 10 miles in a straight line, before start-up and landing. Weather, routing and the aircraft type can change this, so the licensed operator confirms the time once you request a quote.
How long is a 15-mile helicopter ride?
About 6 minutes of flying time for 15 miles in a straight line, before start-up and landing. Weather, routing and the aircraft type can change this, so the licensed operator confirms the time once you request a quote.
How long is a 20-mile helicopter ride?
About 8 minutes of flying time for 20 miles in a straight line, before start-up and landing. Weather, routing and the aircraft type can change this, so the licensed operator confirms the time once you request a quote.
How long is a 25-mile helicopter ride?
About 10 minutes of flying time for 25 miles in a straight line, before start-up and landing. Weather, routing and the aircraft type can change this, so the licensed operator confirms the time once you request a quote.
How long is a 30-mile helicopter ride?
About 12 minutes of flying time for 30 miles in a straight line, before start-up and landing. Weather, routing and the aircraft type can change this, so the licensed operator confirms the time once you request a quote.
How long is a 50-mile helicopter ride?
About 20 minutes of flying time for 50 miles in a straight line, before start-up and landing. Weather, routing and the aircraft type can change this, so the licensed operator confirms the time once you request a quote.
How long is a 100-mile helicopter ride?
About 40 minutes of flying time for 100 miles in a straight line, before start-up and landing. Weather, routing and the aircraft type can change this, so the licensed operator confirms the time once you request a quote.