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 G500 carries 13–19 with 5,300 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 8'2" versus 6'3" × 7'7", and runway numbers read 5,490 ft against 5,200 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 156,000 on the Global 5500, from CHF 128,000 on the Gulfstream G500.
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 G500 introduced the industry's first active-control sidestick on the Symmetry flight deck and brings 5,300 nm of range to the heavy-jet class. Three living zones, panoramic Gulfstream windows and a 4,850 ft cabin altitude.
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| METRIC | Global 5500 | G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 13–16 | 13–19 |
| Range | 5,900 nm | 5,300 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.90 | Mach 0.90 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 6'3" |
| Cabin width | 8'2" | 7'7" |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft | 175 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,490 ft | 5,200 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Singapore | from CHF 156,000 |
| Hong Kong → London | from $148,000 |
| Geneva → Beijing | from CHF 128,000 |
| Dubai → London | from $58,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Global 5500 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach and cabin comfort; the G500 answers with group capacity and airport access. Because the Global 5500 (ultra long range) and G500 (heavy jet) sit in different segments, charter pricing diverges noticeably — match the aircraft to the mission, not the budget.
Range / non-stop reach
Global 5500
5,900 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Global 5500
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 8'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
G500
Seats up to 19 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
G500
Shorter 5,200 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Even
Matched specifications.
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 G500: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
BOMBARDIER
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the G500's envelope, the 5,900 nm legs of the Global 5500 keep reserves intact.
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
Larger party charters
Up to 19 seats vs 16 on the Global 5500 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Short-field departures
5,200 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Global 5500 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Intercontinental sleep flights
Lie-flat berths for overnight Europe–US, Europe–Gulf and Asia legs.
10–14 passenger groups
Real space for a full delegation plus support staff.
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 (5,900 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (5,900 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (5,900 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (5,900 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Singapore | 5,900 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
| New York → Tokyo | 5,850 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
| Dubai → Los Angeles | 7,250 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
| Hong Kong → New York | 7,000 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
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 G500 is rated at 5,300 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 0.90 for the Gulfstream G500. 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 G500 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 G500 from from CHF 128,000. 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 G500 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 CHF 128,000 for the G500) 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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