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G500 vs G350

Two Gulfstream heavy jets from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Gulfstream G500 carries 13–19 passengers with 5,300 nm of range; the Gulfstream G350 carries 14 with 3,800 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'3" × 7'7" versus 6'2" × 7'4", and runway numbers read 5,200 ft against 5,050 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 128,000 on the Gulfstream G500, from CHF 44,000 on the Gulfstream G350.

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Gulfstream G500

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G500

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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Gulfstream G350

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G350

The Gulfstream G350 is a short-range derivative of the G450 — the same fuselage, cabin and PlaneView flight deck with reduced fuel capacity and 3,800 nm of range at a materially lower hourly cost. The Gulfstream heavy cabin on transcontinental missions rather than transatlantic.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICG500G350
Passengers13–1914
Range5,300 nm3,800 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.90Mach 0.80
Cabin height6'3"6'2"
Cabin width7'7"7'4"
Baggage175 cu ft169 cu ft
Runway5,200 ft5,050 ft

Gulfstream G500 — strengths

  • First aircraft with active-control sidesticks
  • Industry-leading cabin altitude and air refresh
  • 5,300 nm true range with full payload

Gulfstream G350 — strengths

  • Full G450 cabin with 3,800 nm range
  • Lower hourly cost than G450
  • PlaneView flight deck

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

GULFSTREAM G500
Geneva → Beijingfrom CHF 128,000
Dubai → Londonfrom $58,000
GULFSTREAM G350
Geneva → Cairofrom CHF 44,000
Miami → Bogotáfrom $42,000

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EXPERT VERDICT

The G500 is the stronger all-rounder, but the G350 still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.

The G500 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and speed & block time; the G350 answers with airport access. Both sit in the heavy 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

G500

5,300 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

G500

Taller and/or wider cabin (6'3" × 7'7") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

G500

Seats up to 19 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

G350

Shorter 5,050 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

G500

Cruise of Mach 0.90 — 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

Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for

A tailored summary for the G500 and G350: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

GULFSTREAM

Top reasons to choose the G500

  • Reaches 5,300 nm non-stop — 39% more range than the G350, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.90, trimming block time on every leg vs the G350 (Mach 0.80).
  • Bigger cabin envelope (6'3" tall × 7'7" wide) than the G350 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
  • Seats up to 19 passengers vs 14 on the G350 — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • First aircraft with active-control sidesticks

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the G350's envelope, the 5,300 nm legs of the G500 keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 19 seats vs 14 on the G350 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.

  • 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.

GULFSTREAM

Top reasons to choose the G350

  • Full G450 cabin with 3,800 nm range
  • Lower hourly cost than G450
  • PlaneView flight deck

BEST FOR

  • 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.

  • Two-zone living

    Separate work, dine and rest areas on flights over six hours.

  • Family relocations

    Range and payload for one-stop global moves with significant baggage.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G500

PROS

  • +First aircraft with active-control sidesticks
  • +Industry-leading cabin altitude and air refresh
  • +5,300 nm true range with full payload
  • +Longer legs than the G350 (5,300 nm vs 3,800 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 19 passengers vs 14 on the G350 — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.90) trims block time on every leg vs the G350.

CONS

  • Marginally more expensive per block hour than the G350 on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G350

PROS

  • +Full G450 cabin with 3,800 nm range
  • +Lower hourly cost than G450
  • +PlaneView flight deck

CONS

  • Shorter range than the G500 (3,800 nm vs 5,300 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • Maximum 14-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 14 — the G500 adds 5 seats.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the G500 (Mach 0.80 vs Mach 0.90).

REAL-WORLD MISSIONS

Which aircraft for which mission

Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.

SCENARIO 01

Ten-person corporate delegation, London to New York, sleeping westbound

OUR PICKG500

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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SCENARIO 02

Multi-day Asia tour with two-stop routing and 14-passenger group

OUR PICKG500

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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SCENARIO 03

Family of eight relocating with significant baggage on a 3,500 nm leg

OUR PICKG500

Longer range (5,300 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit

OUR PICKG500

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → New York3,000 nmG500Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Paris → Dubai2,950 nmG500Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Miami → São Paulo3,500 nmG500Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Hong Kong → Sydney3,950 nmG500Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3950 nm > 3,800 nm).

Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.

FAQ

G500 vs G350 — frequently asked

G500 vs G350: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Gulfstream G500 has a published range of 5,300 nm; the Gulfstream G350 is rated at 3,800 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — G500 or G350?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.90 for the Gulfstream G500 and Mach 0.80 for the Gulfstream G350. On a Geneva → Beijing-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Gulfstream G500 seats 13–19; the Gulfstream G350 seats 14. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Gulfstream G500 vs the Gulfstream G350?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Gulfstream G500 from from CHF 128,000, Gulfstream G350 from from CHF 44,000. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.

Which aircraft is better for transatlantic or long-range missions?OPEN

Both belong to the Heavy Jet category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.

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