A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the heavy jet class.
GULFSTREAM
The Gulfstream G600 stretches the G500 platform to 6,600 nm of range — enough for London to Tokyo or New York to Dubai nonstop — with three living zones, Symmetry flight deck and panoramic Gulfstream windows.
FULL GULFSTREAM G600 PAGE →GULFSTREAM
The Gulfstream G500 introduced the industry's first active-control sidestick on the Symmetry flight deck and brings 5,300 nm of range to the heavy-jet class. Three living zones, panoramic Gulfstream windows and a 4,850 ft cabin altitude.
FULL GULFSTREAM G500 PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
| METRIC | G600 | G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 13–19 | 13–19 |
| Range | 6,600 nm | 5,300 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.90 | Mach 0.90 |
| Cabin height | 6'3" | 6'3" |
| Cabin width | 7'7" | 7'7" |
| Baggage | 175 cu ft | 175 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,700 ft | 5,200 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Singapore | from CHF 158,000 |
| Hong Kong → London | from $156,000 |
| Geneva → Beijing | from CHF 128,000 |
| Dubai → London | from $58,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The G600 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach; the G500 answers with airport access. Both sit in the heavy 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
G600
6,600 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Even
Matched specifications.
Group capacity
Even
Matched specifications.
Airport access
G500
Shorter 5,200 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Even
Matched specifications.
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 G600 and G500: 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 G500's envelope, the 6,600 nm legs of the G600 keep reserves intact.
Intercontinental sleep flights
Lie-flat berths for overnight Europe–US, Europe–Gulf and Asia legs.
10–14 passenger groups
Real space for a full delegation plus support staff.
Two-zone living
Separate work, dine and rest areas on flights over six hours.
GULFSTREAM
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
5,200 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G600 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Intercontinental sleep flights
Lie-flat berths for overnight Europe–US, Europe–Gulf and Asia legs.
10–14 passenger groups
Real space for a full delegation plus support staff.
Two-zone living
Separate work, dine and rest areas on flights over six hours.
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
Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).
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Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).
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Longer range (6,600 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | G600 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | G600 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | G600 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 3,950 nm | G600 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
The Gulfstream G600 has a published range of 6,600 nm; the Gulfstream G500 is rated at 5,300 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.90 for the Gulfstream G600 and Mach 0.90 for the Gulfstream G500. On a Geneva → Singapore-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Gulfstream G600 seats 13–19; the Gulfstream G500 seats 13–19. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Gulfstream G600 from from CHF 158,000, Gulfstream G500 from from CHF 128,000. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
Both belong to the Heavy 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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