When a Salt Lake City group is too large for a heavy jet, the answer is an airliner-size aircraft out of Salt Lake City International.
Boeing introduced the Boeing 787-9 (VIP) in 2014. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 40 to 80 passengers, cruises at Mach 0.85 (about 488 knots) knots, tops out at 43,000 feet, covers 7,565 nautical miles and holds 5452 cubic feet of baggage. Full specifications for the Boeing 787-9 (VIP) are published by Boeing Business Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Boeing
- Year introduced: 2014
- Seating: 40 to 80
- Crew: 2
- Range: 7,565 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (about 488 knots)
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 206.1 feet
- Wingspan: 197 feet
- Height: 55.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 5,452 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Boeing 787-9 (VIP) Fits Salt Lake City
Airliner-size charters leave from Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC/SLC), which has a tower that operates around the clock, customs landing rights for international arrivals and the longest runways in the state, which is the field in this region with the runway length and the ground handling for them.
A published range of 7,565 nautical miles brings Kahului, Honolulu, London and Tokyo within reach of Salt Lake City, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
Above nineteen passengers the aircraft required would fall into regional airliner, or airliner-size, and the trip would no longer fall under the FAR Part 135 standards but possibly operate under FAR Part 121 or foreign equivalent standards. Part 121 and equivalent generally carry stricter crew and operating requirements than FAR Part 91 and FAR Part 135.
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.
- 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 Boeing 787-9 (VIP) run $35,000 to $45,000 per hour as of 10/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Salt Lake City trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 787-9 (VIP) charter to or from Salt Lake City, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of The Boeing Company unless noted otherwise.