Seven-seat Jet A family and business transport · Twin-engine piston aircraft · production 2015–present · See its reach on the 3D globe
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A Diamond DA62 costs approximately $1.54m (€1.42m) to $1.84m (€1.7m) to buy at 2025 market values, and about $93k (€86k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $1,161 (€1,075) per flight hour all-in. It seats 7, cruises at 180 kt (207 mph) and has a published range of 1,288 nm (2,385 km), needing about 2,897 ft (883 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
The DA62 is the SUV of light aviation: a five-to-seven-seat, twin-diesel Diamond with a big cabin, low fuel burn for a twin and enough flexibility to be a family aeroplane one day and a business tool the next. It is one of the most usable cabins in the piston-twin world. As with any seven-seater, the last rows and long-range fuel and baggage rarely coexist, and it carries twin-engine fixed costs. For owners who genuinely use the space and the redundancy, it is a compelling modern package.
First-party reference values for this model. They are shown separately from PlaneFit planning estimates and do not enter Finder or cross-model rankings until each field is normalised across the catalogue.
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,300 kg |
|---|---|
| Useful load | 702 kg |
| Usable fuel | 327 L |
| Landing distance | 779 m |
| Certified ceiling | 20,000 ft |
| Maximum climb rate | 1,028 ft/min |
| Stall speed | 68 KCAS |
| Engine | 2 x Austro Engine AE330 turbocharged diesel, 180 hp each |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 7 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1,252 lb (568 kg) |
| Published planning range | 1,288 nm (2,385 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 863 nm (1,598 km) |
| Cruise speed | 180 kt (207 mph) |
| Runway need | ~2,897 ft (883 m) |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycle |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | $63k (€58k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $378 (€350) |
Excellent cabin utility and efficient twin-engine travel, but seven seats are rarely usable together with long-range fuel and baggage.
Indicative cash costs at 2025 market values, before financing, depreciation and tax. The fixed base is the same whether the aircraft flies or not, so the effective hourly cost falls as utilisation rises.
| Annual use | Annual cash cost | Effective cost / h | Five-year cash outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h / year | $78k (€72k) | $1,944 (€1,800) | $2.06m (€1.91m) |
| 80 h / year | $93k (€86k) | $1,161 (€1,075) | $2.13m (€1.98m) |
| 120 h / year | $108k (€100k) | $900 (€833) | $2.21m (€2.05m) |
| 180 h / year | $131k (€121k) | $726 (€672) | $2.32m (€2.15m) |
Every figure above is built from a $63k (€58k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $378 (€350) per hour flown for fuel, reserves and consumables. It is a planning model for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation, not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at $105k (€97k) per year at 80 hours. Airframe and engine time, maintenance and damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment move a real transaction further than the model year does, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model. A cheaper example carrying deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft once the first annual inspection is complete.
Diamond DA62 cost guide answers the same figures as standalone purchase and ownership questions, and the ownership cost calculator lets you replace these assumptions with your own hours and fixed costs.
On top of a pilot certificate, this aircraft obliges the person flying it to hold the following. Each one is time and money before the first trip, and insurers usually attach their own minimums on top.
US requirements under 14 CFR 61.31, stated for orientation and not as advice. PlaneFit is not an aviation authority or a training organisation. Other authorities set different rules, and the current regulation and your instructor are what govern.
An indicative 2025 market price for a Diamond DA62 is $1.54m (€1.42m) to $1.84m (€1.7m). This is a planning estimate normalised across the market, not a quote for a specific airframe. Condition, engine time remaining, avionics and damage history move the real number more than the model year does.
Flying 80 hours a year, a Diamond DA62 works out at roughly $93k (€86k) annually, which is about $1,161 (€1,075) per flight hour all-in once fixed costs are spread across those hours. The direct cost per hour alone, covering fuel, reserves and consumables, is about $378 (€350).
Published range is 1,288 nm (2,385 km). With 4 people aboard and realistic reserves, plan on a practical radius of about 863 nm rather than the brochure figure.
Beyond a pilot certificate, a Diamond DA62 requires multi-engine rating and complex airplane endorsement. An airplane multi-engine land class rating. Insurers add their own minimum: multi-engine time, time in this make and model, and often a checkout with a named instructor before you fly it solo. These are US requirements and are stated for orientation; confirm them against the current regulation and an instructor.
Plan on approximately 2,897 ft (883 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.
Direct comparisons against the models buyers most often weigh against this one.