A Gulfstream vs Bombardier showdown in the ultra long range class. The Gulfstream G550 carries 16 passengers with 6,750 nm of range; the Bombardier Global 5000 carries 13 with 5,200 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 7'4" versus 6'2" × 8'2", and runway numbers read 5,910 ft against 5,540 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from £75,000 on the Gulfstream G550, from CHF 165,000 on the Global 5000.
GULFSTREAM
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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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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| METRIC | G550 | Global 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 16 | 13 |
| Range | 6,750 nm | 5,200 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.885 | Mach 0.89 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 7'4" | 8'2" |
| Baggage | 226 cu ft | 195 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,910 ft | 5,540 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| London → Los Angeles | from £75,000 |
| Dubai → Sydney | from $111,000 |
| Geneva → Tokyo | from CHF 165,000 |
| Miami → London | from $58,800 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The G550 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach and group capacity; the Global 5000 answers with cabin comfort, 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
G550
6,750 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Global 5000
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 8'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
G550
Seats up to 16 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Global 5000
Shorter 5,540 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Global 5000
Cruise of Mach 0.89 — 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
A tailored summary for the G550 and Global 5000: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
GULFSTREAM
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Global 5000's envelope, the 6,750 nm legs of the G550 keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 16 seats vs 13 on the Global 5000 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
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
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
5,540 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G550 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.
PROS & CONS
GULFSTREAM
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 (6,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (6,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Longer range (6,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Longer range (6,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Singapore | 5,900 nm | G550 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5900 nm > 5,200 nm). |
| New York → Tokyo | 5,850 nm | G550 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5850 nm > 5,200 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 Gulfstream G550 has a published range of 6,750 nm; the Bombardier Global 5000 is rated at 5,200 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.885 for the Gulfstream G550 and Mach 0.89 for the Bombardier Global 5000. On a London → Los Angeles-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Gulfstream G550 seats 16; the Bombardier Global 5000 seats 13. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Gulfstream G550 from from £75,000, Bombardier Global 5000 from from CHF 165,000. 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.
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Gulfstream G550 and Bombardier Global 5000 sit in the Ultra Long Range class, so cabin height, width and layout differ subtly — on flights over 3 hours those details matter more than raw range. Ask us for a side-by-side floorplan.
Both aircraft in this comparison are operated under ARG/US, Wyvern or IS-BAO safety programmes when chartered through Limitless Sky. Safety is driven by operator, crew currency and maintenance regime — not the airframe. We only book operators meeting our verified due-diligence checklist.
Hourly pricing (from £75,000 for the G550, from CHF 165,000 for the Global 5000) is only one input. Total mission cost includes positioning legs, overnight fees, landing/handling, catering, de-icing and FET where applicable. Our confirmed quote itemises every line so there are no surprises.
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