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 Express XRS carries 14–16 with 6,150 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 CHF 138,000 on the Express XRS.
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 Bombardier Global Express XRS was the original ultra-long-range Bombardier — 6,150 nm of nonstop range, three living zones and the widest cabin in the ULR class until the Global 7500 arrived.
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| METRIC | Global 5500 | Global Express XRS |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 13–16 | 14–16 |
| Range | 5,900 nm | 6,150 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.90 | Mach 0.88 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 8'2" | 8'2" |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft | 195 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,490 ft | 6,476 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Singapore | from CHF 156,000 |
| Hong Kong → London | from $148,000 |
| Geneva → Singapore | from CHF 138,000 |
| Los Angeles → Sydney | from $148,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Global 5500 pulls ahead on airport access and speed & block time; the Global Express XRS 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 Express XRS
6,150 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Even
Matched specifications.
Group capacity
Even
Matched specifications.
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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A tailored summary for the Global 5500 and Global Express XRS: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
BOMBARDIER
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
5,490 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Global Express XRS 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.
BOMBARDIER
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
BOMBARDIER
PROS
CONS
BOMBARDIER
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 (6,150 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (6,150 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (6,150 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (6,150 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Singapore | 5,900 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
| New York → Tokyo | 5,850 nm | Global Express XRS | 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 Bombardier Global Express XRS is rated at 6,150 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 0.88 for the Bombardier Global Express XRS. On a Geneva → Singapore-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Bombardier Global 5500 seats 13–16; the Bombardier Global Express XRS seats 14–16. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Bombardier Global 5500 from from CHF 156,000, Bombardier Global Express XRS from from CHF 138,000. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
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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