Teterboro cannot take a widebody freighter — the airport’s 100,000-pound weight limit rules out airliner-size aircraft, and its customs facility handles passengers only. New York charter work on the Boeing 747-400F therefore operates from Newark Liberty (EWR) or JFK. It carries 18,720 cubic feet up to 4,445 nautical miles.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Year introduced: 1993
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,445 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (around 490 knots)
- Service ceiling: 45,100 feet
- Length: 231.8 feet
- Wingspan: 211.4 feet
- Height: 63.7 feet
- Main deck cargo volume: 18,720 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 747-400F Fits the New York Metro
The nose door is the reason to specify it from New York. It loads straight-in cargo that will not turn through a side door — long shafts, pipe, plant sections, and machinery leaving the region for Europe or Asia.
Range and volume together are the second reason. At 4,445 nautical miles the 747-400F reaches most of Europe direct from Newark or JFK with a full deck, so a shipment leaves once rather than transiting a hub.
It is the answer when a shipper has a widebody’s worth of freight and a hard date. One rotation out of EWR replaces three narrowbody cycles.
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
The Boeing 747-400F runs $18,000 to $24,000 per flight hour as of 7/2026 (source: ACA published range).
Other Cargo Aircraft Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-8F
- Boeing 757 Freighter
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 747-400F charter in or out of the New York metro area, 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.