A Bombardier vs Gulfstream showdown in the ultra long range class. The Bombardier Global 5500 carries 13–16 passengers with 5,900 nm of range; the Gulfstream G800 carries 13–19 with 8,000 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 8'2" versus 6'3" × 8'2", and runway numbers read 5,490 ft against 6,000 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 156,000 on the Global 5500, from $196,000 on the Gulfstream G800.
BOMBARDIER
The Bombardier Global 5500 is the re-engined evolution of the Global 5000 — new Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines, Nuage seating and 5,900 nm of range. Three living zones with the proven Global cabin width.
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The Gulfstream G800 is Gulfstream's longest-range aircraft ever — 8,000 nm at Mach 0.85 — pairing the G700's expansive cabin with the company's most efficient airframe. Four living zones, Symmetry flight deck and up to 20 panoramic Gulfstream windows.
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| METRIC | Global 5500 | G800 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 13–16 | 13–19 |
| Range | 5,900 nm | 8,000 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.90 | Mach 0.925 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 6'3" |
| Cabin width | 8'2" | 8'2" |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft | 195 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,490 ft | 6,000 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Singapore | from CHF 156,000 |
| Hong Kong → London | from $148,000 |
| Hong Kong → New York | from $196,000 |
| Dubai → Los Angeles | from $182,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Global 5500 pulls ahead on airport access; the G800 answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and speed & block time. Both sit in the ultra long range class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.
Range / non-stop reach
G800
8,000 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
G800
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'3" × 8'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
G800
Seats up to 19 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Global 5500
Shorter 5,490 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
G800
Cruise of Mach 0.93 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.
Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.
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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
A tailored summary for the Global 5500 and G800: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
BOMBARDIER
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
5,490 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G800 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Non-stop ultra-long city pairs
London → Singapore, Sydney → Los Angeles and Dubai → New York non-stop.
Two-stateroom rest
Dedicated bedrooms for principals on 14-hour duty cycles.
Mission-critical diplomacy
Speed, range and prestige for head-of-state and C-suite missions.
GULFSTREAM
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Global 5500's envelope, the 8,000 nm legs of the G800 keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 19 seats vs 16 on the Global 5500 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Non-stop ultra-long city pairs
London → Singapore, Sydney → Los Angeles and Dubai → New York non-stop.
Two-stateroom rest
Dedicated bedrooms for principals on 14-hour duty cycles.
PROS & CONS
BOMBARDIER
PROS
CONS
GULFSTREAM
PROS
CONS
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Singapore | 5,900 nm | G800 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5900 nm > 5,900 nm). |
| New York → Tokyo | 5,850 nm | G800 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5850 nm > 5,900 nm). |
| Dubai → Los Angeles | 7,250 nm | G800 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7250 nm > 5,900 nm). |
| Hong Kong → New York | 7,000 nm | G800 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7000 nm > 5,900 nm). |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
The Bombardier Global 5500 has a published range of 5,900 nm; the Gulfstream G800 is rated at 8,000 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.90 for the Bombardier Global 5500 and Mach 0.925 for the Gulfstream G800. On a Geneva → Singapore-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Bombardier Global 5500 seats 13–16; the Gulfstream G800 seats 13–19. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Bombardier Global 5500 from from CHF 156,000, Gulfstream G800 from from $196,000. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
Both belong to the Ultra Long Range category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G800 sit in the Ultra Long Range class, so cabin height, width and layout differ subtly — on flights over 3 hours those details matter more than raw range. Ask us for a side-by-side floorplan.
Both aircraft in this comparison are operated under ARG/US, Wyvern or IS-BAO safety programmes when chartered through Limitless Sky. Safety is driven by operator, crew currency and maintenance regime — not the airframe. We only book operators meeting our verified due-diligence checklist.
Hourly pricing (from CHF 156,000 for the Global 5500, from $196,000 for the G800) is only one input. Total mission cost includes positioning legs, overnight fees, landing/handling, catering, de-icing and FET where applicable. Our confirmed quote itemises every line so there are no surprises.
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