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Global 5500 vs Global 6000

Two Bombardier ultra long ranges from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Bombardier Global 5500 carries 13–16 passengers with 5,900 nm of range; the Bombardier Global 6000 carries 13 with 6,000 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 8'2" versus 6'2" × 8'2", and runway numbers read 5,490 ft against 6,476 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 156,000 on the Global 5500, from $99,000 on the Global 6000.

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Bombardier Global 5500

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 5500

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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Bombardier Global 6000

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 6000

The Bombardier Global 6000 is one of the most-chartered ultra-long-range jets in service. 6,000 nm of range connects London to Beijing, New York to Dubai or Los Angeles to Moscow nonstop in a renowned three-zone cabin with industry-leading ride quality.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICGlobal 5500Global 6000
Passengers13–1613
Range5,900 nm6,000 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.90Mach 0.89
Cabin height6'2"6'2"
Cabin width8'2"8'2"
Baggage195 cu ft195 cu ft
Runway5,490 ft6,476 ft

Bombardier Global 5500 — strengths

  • New Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines
  • Nuage seating with zero-gravity recline
  • 5,900 nm with full payload

Bombardier Global 6000 — strengths

  • 6,000 nm intercontinental range
  • Renowned Global cabin ride quality
  • Three full living zones

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 5500
Geneva → Singaporefrom CHF 156,000
Hong Kong → Londonfrom $148,000
BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 6000
Los Angeles → Londonfrom $99,000
Geneva → Singaporefrom CHF 195,000

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EXPERT VERDICT

The Global 5500 is the stronger all-rounder, but the Global 6000 still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.

The Global 5500 pulls ahead on group capacity, airport access and speed & block time; the Global 6000 answers with range / non-stop reach. Both sit in the ultra long range class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.

Range / non-stop reach

Global 6000

6,000 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Even

Matched specifications.

Group capacity

Global 5500

Seats up to 16 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

Global 5500

Shorter 5,490 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Global 5500

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 Global 5500 and Global 6000: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

BOMBARDIER

Top reasons to choose the Global 5500

  • Cruises at Mach 0.90, trimming block time on every leg vs the Global 6000 (Mach 0.89).
  • Seats up to 16 passengers vs 13 on the Global 6000 — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • Lands in 5,490 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Global 6000 cannot.
  • New Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines
  • Nuage seating with zero-gravity recline

BEST FOR

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 16 seats vs 13 on the Global 6000 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.

  • Short-field departures

    5,490 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Global 6000 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.

BOMBARDIER

Top reasons to choose the Global 6000

  • 6,000 nm intercontinental range
  • Renowned Global cabin ride quality
  • Three full living zones

BEST FOR

  • 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.

  • Global multi-leg tours

    String six cities across three continents without tech stops.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 5500

PROS

  • +New Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines
  • +Nuage seating with zero-gravity recline
  • +5,900 nm with full payload
  • +Carries up to 16 passengers vs 13 on the Global 6000 — better for larger groups.
  • +Shorter runway requirement (5,490 ft) unlocks airfields the Global 6000 cannot use.

CONS

  • Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Global 6000 on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 6000

PROS

  • +6,000 nm intercontinental range
  • +Renowned Global cabin ride quality
  • +Three full living zones

CONS

  • Maximum 13-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 13 — the Global 5500 adds 3 seats.
  • Needs more runway than the Global 5500 (6,476 ft vs 5,490 ft) — fewer short-field options.

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

Nonstop London → Singapore with two-stateroom rest configuration

OUR PICKGlobal 6000

Longer range (6,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 02

Corporate diplomacy mission: Riyadh → New York nonstop with crew rest

OUR PICKGlobal 6000

Longer range (6,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 03

Family relocation Hong Kong → London with seven sleeping berths

OUR PICKGlobal 6000

Longer range (6,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Pacific roundtrip — Los Angeles → Tokyo → Sydney → LA in six days

OUR PICKGlobal 6000

Longer range (6,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → Singapore5,900 nmEitherBoth would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning.
New York → Tokyo5,850 nmEitherBoth would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning.
Dubai → Los Angeles7,250 nmEitherBoth would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning.
Hong Kong → New York7,000 nmEitherBoth 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

Global 5500 vs Global 6000 — frequently asked

Global 5500 vs Global 6000: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Bombardier Global 5500 has a published range of 5,900 nm; the Bombardier Global 6000 is rated at 6,000 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Global 5500 or Global 6000?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.90 for the Bombardier Global 5500 and Mach 0.89 for the Bombardier Global 6000. On a Geneva → Singapore-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Bombardier Global 5500 seats 13–16; the Bombardier Global 6000 seats 13. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Bombardier Global 5500 vs the Bombardier Global 6000?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Bombardier Global 5500 from from CHF 156,000, Bombardier Global 6000 from from $99,000. 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 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.

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