A Gulfstream vs Hawker Beechcraft showdown in the super-midsize jet class. The Gulfstream G280 carries 8–10 passengers with 3,600 nm of range; the Hawker 4000 carries 8 with 3,280 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'3" × 7'2" versus 6'0" × 6'6", and runway numbers read 4,750 ft against 4,950 ft. Both sit in the same pricing class: an estimated €3,600–€4,800 per flight hour.
GULFSTREAM
The Gulfstream G280 is the segment-leading super-midsize — 3,600 nm of nonstop range, a stand-up flat-floor cabin and the same finish quality as the larger G500/G600. Capable of Teterboro–London with a tailwind.
FULL GULFSTREAM G280 PAGE →HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
The Hawker 4000 was the only all-composite business jet of its era — a clean-sheet super-midsize with a stand-up flat-floor cabin, 3,280 nm range and a refined Honeywell Primus Epic flight deck.
FULL HAWKER 4000 PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
| METRIC | G280 | Hawker 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8–10 | 8 |
| Range | 3,600 nm | 3,280 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.84 |
| Cabin height | 6'3" | 6'0" |
| Cabin width | 7'2" | 6'6" |
| Baggage | 120 cu ft | 115 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,750 ft | 4,950 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Dubai | €25,100–€31,200 (≈ €2,510–€3,120 per passenger, 10 seats) |
| Miami → Bogota | Estimate on request |
| Geneva → Dubai | €25,100–€31,200 (≈ €3,138–€3,900 per passenger, 8 seats) |
| Miami → Sao Paulo | Estimate on request |
One-way estimates from our pricing engine (standard season), estimated, confirmed quote within 1–2 hours.
EXPERT VERDICT
The G280 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity, airport access and speed & block time. Both sit in the super-midsize jet class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.
Range / non-stop reach
G280
3,600 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
G280
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'3" × 7'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
G280
Seats up to 10 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
G280
Shorter 4,750 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
G280
Cruise of Mach 0.85 — 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 G280 and Hawker 4000: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
GULFSTREAM
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Hawker 4000's envelope, the 3,600 nm legs of the G280 keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 10 seats vs 8 on the Hawker 4000 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Transatlantic with reserves
Comfortably crosses the Atlantic with conservative reserves and full pax.
Day-return long missions
Speed and range to fly Europe-Gulf and back within a single duty cycle.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
BEST FOR
Transatlantic with reserves
Comfortably crosses the Atlantic with conservative reserves and full pax.
Day-return long missions
Speed and range to fly Europe-Gulf and back within a single duty cycle.
Mediterranean tours
Range to hop multiple islands and capitals without repositioning.
Executive teams of 8
Stand-up cabin and conference seating for board-level travel.
PROS & CONS
GULFSTREAM
PROS
CONS
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
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 (3,600 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Longer range (3,600 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Curated example: Teterboro → London (tailwind) sits in the G280's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Curated example: Teterboro → London sits in the Hawker 4000's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dubai | 2,950 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Teterboro → Los Angeles | 2,150 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Geneva → Riyadh | 2,450 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
The Gulfstream G280 has a published range of 3,600 nm; the Hawker 4000 is rated at 3,280 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.85 for the Gulfstream G280 and Mach 0.84 for the Hawker 4000. The difference in block time grows with trip length; on a Teterboro → London (tailwind) trip it is usually minutes rather than hours.
The Gulfstream G280 seats 8–10; the Hawker 4000 seats 8. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
From our pricing engine's class rates: the Gulfstream G280 at an estimated €3,600–€4,800 per flight hour, and the Hawker 4000 at an estimated €3,600–€4,800 per flight hour. These are estimates; the confirmed quote within 1–2 hours depends on positioning, season and airport fees.
The Gulfstream G280 cabin is 6'3" high and 7'2" wide; the Hawker 4000 is 6'0" high and 6'6" wide. Baggage: 120 cu ft vs 115 cu ft.
For trips within the Hawker 4000's published 3,280 nm, either aircraft can fly non-stop and the choice comes down to cabin (6'3" vs 6'0" cabin height), seats (8–10 vs 8) and price. Beyond that, the Gulfstream G280 (3,600 nm) flies non-stop where the Hawker 4000 may need a fuel stop. Real-world range drops with passengers, bags, winds and winter reserves, so we confirm it per trip.
Both belong to the Super-Midsize Jet 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 Gulfstream G280 and Hawker 4000 sit in the Super-Midsize Jet 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.
The hourly class rate 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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