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 G600 carries 13–19 with 6,600 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 8'2" versus 6'3" × 7'7", and runway numbers read 5,340 ft against 5,700 ft. Estimated class rates: €7,100–€9,600 per flight hour for the Bombardier Global 5500, €4,900–€6,500 per flight hour for the Gulfstream G600.
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 G600 stretches the G500 platform to 6,600 nm of range — enough for London to Tokyo or New York to Dubai nonstop — with three living zones, Symmetry flight deck and panoramic Gulfstream windows.
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| METRIC | Global 5500 | G600 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 13–16 | 13–19 |
| Range | 5,900 nm | 6,600 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 | 5,340 ft | 5,700 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Singapore | Estimate on request |
| Hong Kong → London | Estimate on request |
| Geneva → Singapore | Estimate on request |
| Hong Kong → London | Estimate on request |
One-way estimates from our pricing engine (standard season), estimated, confirmed quote within 1–2 hours.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Global 5500 pulls ahead on cabin comfort and airport access; the G600 answers with range / non-stop reach and group capacity. Because the Global 5500 (ultra long range) and G600 (heavy jet) sit in different segments, charter pricing diverges noticeably — match the aircraft to the mission, not the budget.
Range / non-stop reach
G600
6,600 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
G600
Seats up to 19 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Global 5500
Shorter 5,340 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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A tailored summary for the Global 5500 and G600: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
BOMBARDIER
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
5,340 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G600 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 6,600 nm legs of the G600 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.
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 (6,600 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (6,600 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (6,600 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (6,600 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Singapore | 5,900 nm | G600 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5900 nm > 5,900 nm). |
| New York → Tokyo | 5,850 nm | G600 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5850 nm > 5,900 nm). |
| 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 G600 is rated at 6,600 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 G600. The difference in block time grows with trip length; on a London → Tokyo trip it is usually minutes rather than hours.
The Bombardier Global 5500 seats 13–16; the Gulfstream G600 seats 13–19. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
From our pricing engine's class rates: the Bombardier Global 5500 at an estimated €7,100–€9,600 per flight hour, and the Gulfstream G600 at an estimated €4,900–€6,500 per flight hour. These are estimates; the confirmed quote within 1–2 hours depends on positioning, season and airport fees.
The Bombardier Global 5500 cabin is 6'2" high and 8'2" wide; the Gulfstream G600 is 6'3" high and 7'7" wide. Baggage: 195 cu ft vs 175 cu ft.
For trips within the Bombardier Global 5500's published 5,900 nm, either aircraft can fly non-stop and the choice comes down to cabin (6'2" vs 6'3" cabin height), seats (13–16 vs 13–19) and price. Beyond that, the Gulfstream G600 (6,600 nm) flies non-stop where the Bombardier Global 5500 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 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 G600 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.
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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