Two Gulfstream ultra long ranges from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Gulfstream G550 carries 16 passengers with 6,750 nm of range; the Gulfstream G700 carries 19 with 7,750 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 7'4" versus 6'3" × 8'2", and runway numbers read 5,910 ft against 6,250 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from £75,000 on the Gulfstream G550, from $99,000 on the Gulfstream G700.
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 Gulfstream G700 is the new flagship of the Gulfstream fleet — the largest, longest-range and most luxurious aircraft the company has ever built. Five distinct living zones, Mach 0.935 maximum cruise and 7,750 nm range place it at the absolute summit of private aviation.
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| METRIC | G550 | G700 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 16 | 19 |
| Range | 6,750 nm | 7,750 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.885 | Mach 0.935 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 6'3" |
| Cabin width | 7'4" | 8'2" |
| Baggage | 226 cu ft | 195 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,910 ft | 6,250 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| London → Los Angeles | from £75,000 |
| Dubai → Sydney | from $111,000 |
| New York → Dubai | from $99,000 |
| London → Hong Kong | from £138,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The G550 pulls ahead on airport access; the G700 answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity 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
G700
7,750 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
G700
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'3" × 8'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
G700
Seats up to 19 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
G550
Shorter 5,910 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
G700
Cruise of Mach 0.94 — 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 G550 and G700: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
GULFSTREAM
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
5,910 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G700 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.
GULFSTREAM
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the G550's envelope, the 7,750 nm legs of the G700 keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 19 seats vs 16 on the G550 — 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.
PROS & CONS
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REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Longer range (7,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (7,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (7,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (7,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Singapore | 5,900 nm | G700 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| New York → Tokyo | 5,850 nm | G700 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Dubai → Los Angeles | 7,250 nm | G700 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7250 nm > 6,750 nm). |
| Hong Kong → New York | 7,000 nm | G700 | 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
The Gulfstream G550 has a published range of 6,750 nm; the Gulfstream G700 is rated at 7,750 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 0.935 for the Gulfstream G700. On a London → Los Angeles-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Gulfstream G550 seats 16; the Gulfstream G700 seats 19. 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, Gulfstream G700 from from $99,000. 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 Gulfstream G700 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 $99,000 for the G700) 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.
Yes. The G700 cruises at Mach 0.90 (max Mach 0.925) versus the G550's Mach 0.85 (max Mach 0.885). On a New York → Dubai sector the G700 saves roughly 30–40 minutes block time.
The Gulfstream G700 has 7,500 nm of range at Mach 0.85 versus 6,750 nm on the G550. The G700 opens up non-stop city pairs the G550 cannot fly with a full cabin (e.g. Los Angeles → Melbourne).
2026 indicative hourly rates: Gulfstream G550 $12,000–$15,000 per hour, Gulfstream G700 $14,500–$18,000 per hour. On a transatlantic leg the G700's speed narrows the total-cost gap.
The G700 has the longest cabin in business aviation at 56 ft 11 in with five living areas versus the G550's 43 ft 11 in and four living areas. Ceiling height on the G700 is 6 ft 3 in — a true stand-up cabin.
For westbound transatlantic legs (Europe → US) the G700's speed and range are worth the premium — you save time and gain cabin space. For eastbound (US → Europe) the G550 is often the smarter charter because tailwinds neutralise the speed advantage and the hourly rate is lower.
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