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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.

How much cabin space does the G500 have vs the G350?OPEN

Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G350 sit in the Heavy 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.

Which aircraft is safer — G500 or G350?OPEN

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.

What's the total mission cost — not just the hourly rate?OPEN

Hourly pricing (from CHF 128,000 for the G500, from CHF 44,000 for the G350) 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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