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Global 5000 vs G550

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the ultra long range class.

Bombardier Global 5000

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 5000

The Bombardier Global 5000 offers heavy-jet space and ultra-long-range capability optimised for high-speed missions. Three living zones, 5,200 nm range and Mach 0.89 cruise make it ideal for transatlantic and trans-Asian operations.

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Gulfstream G550

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G550

The Gulfstream G550 set the standard for ultra-long-range business aviation. With 6,750 nm of range it connects London to Tokyo, New York to Dubai, or Hong Kong to Los Angeles nonstop — all in a three-zone cabin renowned for the lowest cabin altitude and noise levels in segment.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICGlobal 5000G550
Passengers1316
Range5,200 nm6,750 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.89Mach 0.885
Cabin height6'2"6'2"
Cabin width8'2"7'4"
Baggage195 cu ft226 cu ft
Runway5,540 ft5,910 ft

Bombardier Global 5000 — strengths

  • High-speed transatlantic capability
  • Wide three-zone cabin
  • Optimised for shorter ultra-long missions

Gulfstream G550 — strengths

  • 6,750 nm range — true global reach
  • Three living zones plus crew rest
  • Industry-leading dispatch reliability

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 5000
Geneva → Tokyofrom CHF 165,000
Miami → Londonfrom $98,000
GULFSTREAM G550
London → Los Angelesfrom £125,000
Dubai → Sydneyfrom $185,000

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VERDICT

Global 5000 or G550?

  • The G550 offers the longer range — better suited to non-stop intercontinental missions.
  • Cabin capacity favours the G550, with seating for up to 16 passengers.
  • Both aircraft sit in the ultra long range class — choose based on your typical mission length, party size and preferred cabin layout.

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