The Bell Long Ranger is the stretched Jet Ranger, and in the Orlando market that extra cabin is usually the whole reason a client picks it over the shorter aircraft. Six seats, a proper club arrangement in back, and only a small step up in cost from the four-seat option.
Bell stretched the JetRanger cabin into the 206L LongRanger to carry up to six passengers on a longer fuselage. The single Allison turbine is the same family as the JetRanger but resized for the increased weight. Parts support is wide. [EXTERNAL_LINK]
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter (Textron)
- Year introduced: 1975
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 324 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 120 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 33.3 feet
- Wingspan: 37 feet
- Height: 10.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet
Why the Bell Long Ranger Fits Orlando
A facing club of four is the arrangement that makes this aircraft useful for the Orlando business market. Four executives connecting from a resort meeting at KISM into a jet at KORL can actually talk on the transfer, which on a leg that replaces a 45-minute drive is the reason to book a helicopter at all.
Snowbird groups of five or six moving between Central Florida properties and a waiting turboprop are the other routine use. Bags still need planning, and we confirm the baggage arrangement with the operator rather than promising a number on the brochure.
Range and speed are essentially the Jet Ranger’s, so this is still a short-sector aircraft within the Orlando metro area. For longer or overwater legs toward the Bahamas or the Caribbean, a twin like the Agusta 109 or the Sikorsky S-76 is the right recommendation.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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
Industry hourly rates for the Bell Long Ranger run $1,500 to $2,200 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Helicopters Available
The full helicopters category page lists every helicopter we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Bell Long Ranger charter in or out of Orlando, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.