Honda Aircraft Company / Very light jet

HondaJet

Distinctive engineering. An intimate cabin.

The original HondaJet HA-420 is immediately recognisable by its engines mounted above the wings. That unconventional arrangement is central to its compact executive-jet design. It offers an attractive option for a small travelling party, while remaining distinct from the later Elite, Elite S and Elite II versions.

Plan a flight with this aircraft

Seating reference4 typical with 2 crew; 5 in alternative layout

Reference range1,223 nm / approximately 2,265 km

Cabin height1.47 m

Cruise / maximum speed422 kt / approximately 782 km/h

A cabin for four or five

Honda’s original specification lists four passengers with two crew as a typical arrangement, with five passengers possible in an alternative configuration. Interior dimensions are 1.47 metres high and 1.52 metres wide. Confirm the actual seating map, particularly if an additional seat is important to the journey.

Original-model performance

The manufacturer publishes a 1,223-nautical-mile NBAA IFR range with four occupants and a maximum cruise speed of 422 knots at FL300. Those figures apply to the original specification. They should not be replaced with the longer-range numbers of later HondaJet variants when evaluating a particular aircraft.

Storage and practical details

Honda publishes 66 cubic feet of combined stowage, divided between nose and aft compartments. This is a useful starting point for packing, but bag shape and door dimensions still matter. Check connectivity, refreshment provision and the required cabin luggage separately, as installations differ between individual aircraft.

A closer look

What defines the HondaJet.

Engines above the wings
Original HA-420 specification
Nose and aft baggage compartments

Make the cabin yours.

Tell us your route, number of passengers and luggage requirements. If sleeping, a private meeting or dining together matters, include it in your brief so the proposed aircraft can be assessed against the way you want to travel.

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Aircraft reference

Performance
& cabin.

Manufacturer	Honda Aircraft Company
Category	Very light jet
Cabin height · reference	1.47 m
Cabin width · reference	1.52 m
Cabin length · reference	5.43 m
NBAA IFR range · 4 occupants	1,223 nm / approximately 2,265 km
Maximum cruise · at FL300	422 kt / approximately 782 km/h
Passengers · catalog configuration	4 typical with 2 crew; 5 in alternative layout
Baggage and stowage	66 ft³ / approximately 1.87 m³

Reference figures are for comparison only. Seating, equipment and performance depend on the specific aircraft; range changes with payload, weather, reserves and routing.

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