GULFSTREAM / IAI
Gulfstream G150
The Gulfstream G150 brought wide-body comfort to the midsize segment — 3,000 nm range, a cabin wider than the Citation XLS and Hawker 900XP, and Gulfstream's renowned finish quality.
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Gulfstream G150 vs Legacy 500
A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the midsize jet class.
EMBRAER
Embraer Legacy 500
The Embraer Legacy 500 was the first midsize jet with full fly-by-wire flight controls, delivering ride quality previously reserved for the largest business jets. A genuine six-foot cabin, 6,000-foot cabin altitude and 3,125 nm range make it exceptional for transatlantic and Middle-East missions.
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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Gulfstream G150 | Legacy 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 8–12 |
| Range | 3,000 nm | 3,125 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.82 |
| Cabin height | 5'9" | 6'0" |
| Cabin width | 5'9" | 6'10" |
| Baggage | 80 cu ft | 155 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,000 ft | 4,084 ft |
Gulfstream G150 — strengths
- —Widest cabin in midsize class
- —Transatlantic-capable on select routes
- —Lower hourly cost than G200
Embraer Legacy 500 — strengths
- —First midsize jet with fly-by-wire
- —6,000 ft cabin altitude — lowest in class
- —Walk-in baggage in flight
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
GULFSTREAM G150
| Miami → Cabo San Lucas | from $26,800 |
| Geneva → Athens | from CHF 22,400 |
EMBRAER LEGACY 500
| London → Dubai | from £25,200 |
| Miami → New York | from $14,700 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Legacy 500 is the stronger all-rounder, but the Gulfstream G150 still wins where it counts for the right mission.
The Gulfstream G150 pulls ahead on speed & block time; the Legacy 500 answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and airport access. Both sit in the midsize jet class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.
Range / non-stop reach
Legacy 500
3,125 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Legacy 500
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'0" × 6'10") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Legacy 500
Seats up to 12 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Legacy 500
Shorter 4,084 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Gulfstream G150
Cruise of Mach 0.85 — 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 Gulfstream G150 and Legacy 500: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
GULFSTREAM / IAI
Top reasons to choose the Gulfstream G150
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.85, trimming block time on every leg vs the Legacy 500 (Mach 0.82).
- ★Widest cabin in midsize class
- ★Transatlantic-capable on select routes
- ★Lower hourly cost than G200
BEST FOR
Stand-up cross-Europe travel
Flat-floor cabin for 3–4 hour legs with full bar and lavatory.
8-seat board offsites
Comfortable double-club layout for executive teams.
US transcontinental
Non-stop east-coast to west-coast missions with full payload.
Sport & ski groups
Cabin volume for extended-stay baggage without payload sacrifice.
EMBRAER
Top reasons to choose the Legacy 500
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (6'0" tall × 6'10" wide) than the Gulfstream G150 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Seats up to 12 passengers vs 8 on the Gulfstream G150 — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★Lands in 4,084 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Gulfstream G150 cannot.
- ★155 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Gulfstream G150.
- ★First midsize jet with fly-by-wire
BEST FOR
Larger party charters
Up to 12 seats vs 8 on the Gulfstream G150 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Short-field departures
4,084 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Gulfstream G150 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Stand-up cross-Europe travel
Flat-floor cabin for 3–4 hour legs with full bar and lavatory.
8-seat board offsites
Comfortable double-club layout for executive teams.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
GULFSTREAM / IAI
Gulfstream G150
PROS
- +Widest cabin in midsize class
- +Transatlantic-capable on select routes
- +Lower hourly cost than G200
- +Faster cruise (Mach 0.85) trims block time on every leg vs the Legacy 500.
CONS
- −Maximum 8-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 8 — the Legacy 500 adds 4 seats.
- −Lower ceiling than the Legacy 500 (5'9" vs 6'0") — stand-up movement is restricted.
- −Needs more runway than the Legacy 500 (5,000 ft vs 4,084 ft) — fewer short-field options.
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the Legacy 500 (80 cu ft vs 155 cu ft).
EMBRAER
Embraer Legacy 500
PROS
- +First midsize jet with fly-by-wire
- +6,000 ft cabin altitude — lowest in class
- +Walk-in baggage in flight
- +Carries up to 12 passengers vs 8 on the Gulfstream G150 — better for larger groups.
- +Taller cabin (6'0") than the Gulfstream G150 — easier to move around on long flights.
- +Wider cabin (6'10") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Gulfstream G150.
CONS
- −Slightly slower in cruise than the Gulfstream G150 (Mach 0.82 vs Mach 0.85).
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
Eight-person sales roadshow across three European capitals in two days
OUR PICKLegacy 500
Larger cabin seats the full group (8–12).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Family of six on a 1,500 nm leisure trip with stand-up cabin needs
OUR PICKLegacy 500
Larger cabin seats the full group (8–12).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Coast-to-coast US transcon with full passenger load
OUR PICKGulfstream G150
Curated example: Teterboro → Aspen sits in the Gulfstream G150's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Long-weekend group charter to Marrakech with extra baggage
OUR PICKLegacy 500
Larger cabin seats the full group (8–12).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Moscow | 1,500 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Geneva → Marrakech | 1,250 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Teterboro → Aspen | 1,580 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Paris → Cairo | 1,800 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
Gulfstream G150 vs Legacy 500 — frequently asked
Gulfstream G150 vs Legacy 500: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Gulfstream G150 has a published range of 3,000 nm; the Embraer Legacy 500 is rated at 3,125 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Gulfstream G150 or Legacy 500?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.85 for the Gulfstream G150 and Mach 0.82 for the Embraer Legacy 500. On a Miami → Cabo San Lucas-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN
The Gulfstream G150 seats 8; the Embraer Legacy 500 seats 8–12. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
What does it cost to charter the Gulfstream G150 vs the Embraer Legacy 500?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Gulfstream G150 from from $26,800, Embraer Legacy 500 from from £25,200. 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 Midsize Jet 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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