A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the ultra long range class.
GULFSTREAM
The Gulfstream G800 is Gulfstream's longest-range aircraft ever — 8,000 nm at Mach 0.85 — pairing the G700's expansive cabin with the company's most efficient airframe. Four living zones, Symmetry flight deck and up to 20 panoramic Gulfstream windows.
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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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| METRIC | G800 | G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 13–19 | 16 |
| Range | 8,000 nm | 6,750 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.925 | Mach 0.885 |
| Cabin height | 6'3" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 8'2" | 7'4" |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft | 226 cu ft |
| Runway | 6,000 ft | 5,910 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Hong Kong → New York | from $196,000 |
| Dubai → Los Angeles | from $182,000 |
| London → Los Angeles | from £75,000 |
| Dubai → Sydney | from $111,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The G800 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and speed & block time; the G550 answers with airport access. 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
G800
8,000 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
G800
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'3" × 8'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
G800
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
G800
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.
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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
A tailored summary for the G800 and G550: 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 G550's envelope, the 8,000 nm legs of the G800 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.
GULFSTREAM
BEST FOR
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.
Global multi-leg tours
String six cities across three continents without tech stops.
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 (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Singapore | 5,900 nm | G800 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| New York → Tokyo | 5,850 nm | G800 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Dubai → Los Angeles | 7,250 nm | G800 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7250 nm > 6,750 nm). |
| Hong Kong → New York | 7,000 nm | G800 | 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 G800 has a published range of 8,000 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.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.925 for the Gulfstream G800 and Mach 0.885 for the Gulfstream G550. On a Hong Kong → New York-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Gulfstream G800 seats 13–19; the Gulfstream G550 seats 16. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Gulfstream G800 from from $196,000, Gulfstream G550 from from £75,000. 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.
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