Global 7500 vs G550

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

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 7500

The Bombardier Global 7500 is the longest-range purpose-built business jet ever certified — 7,700 nm of nonstop capability connecting any two cities on Earth with at most one stop. Its four-zone cabin includes a true master suite with stand-up shower, dedicated dining room and crew rest area. Widely considered the gold standard of long-range private aviation.

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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

METRIC	Global 7500	G550
Passengers	19	16
Range	7,700 nm	6,750 nm
Cruise speed	Mach 0.925	Mach 0.885
Cabin height	6'2"	6'2"
Cabin width	8'0"	7'4"
Baggage	195 cu ft	226 cu ft
Runway	5,800 ft	5,910 ft

Bombardier Global 7500 — strengths

—Longest range in production — 7,700 nm
—Four genuine living zones including master suite
—Stand-up shower and full bedroom
—Nuage zero-gravity seats — unique in business aviation

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 7500

London → Tokyo	from £198,000
Dubai → Buenos Aires	from $245,000

GULFSTREAM G550

London → Los Angeles	from £125,000
Dubai → Sydney	from $185,000

All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.

EXPERT VERDICT

The Global 7500 is the stronger all-rounder, but the G550 still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.

The Global 7500 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity, airport access and speed & block time. 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 7500

7,700 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Global 7500

Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 8'0") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

Global 7500

Seats up to 19 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

Global 7500

Shorter 5,800 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Global 7500

Cruise of Mach 0.93 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.

Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 7500

PROS

+Longest range in production — 7,700 nm
+Four genuine living zones including master suite
+Stand-up shower and full bedroom
+Longer legs than the G550 (7,700 nm vs 6,750 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
+Carries up to 19 passengers vs 16 on the G550 — better for larger groups.
+Faster cruise (Mach 0.925) trims block time on every leg vs the G550.

CONS

−Marginally more expensive per block hour than the G550 on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G550

PROS

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

CONS

−Shorter range than the Global 7500 (6,750 nm vs 7,700 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
−Maximum 16-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 16 — the Global 7500 adds 3 seats.
−Slightly slower in cruise than the Global 7500 (Mach 0.885 vs Mach 0.925).

ROUTE	DISTANCE	RECOMMENDED	WHY
London → Singapore	5,900 nm	Global 7500	Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
New York → Tokyo	5,850 nm	Global 7500	Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Dubai → Los Angeles	7,250 nm	Global 7500	Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7250 nm > 6,750 nm).
Hong Kong → New York	7,000 nm	Global 7500	Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7000 nm > 6,750 nm).

Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.

FAQ

Global 7500 vs G550 — frequently asked

Global 7500 vs G550: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Bombardier Global 7500 has a published range of 7,700 nm; the Gulfstream G550 is rated at 6,750 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Global 7500 or G550?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.925 for the Bombardier Global 7500 and Mach 0.885 for the Gulfstream G550. On a London → Tokyo-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Bombardier Global 7500 seats 19; the Gulfstream G550 seats 16. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Bombardier Global 7500 vs the Gulfstream G550?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Bombardier Global 7500 from from £198,000, Gulfstream G550 from from £125,000. 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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