Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G650er

By category, the Bombardier Challenger 650 and Cessna Citation Latitude are typically positioned as super-midsize business jets, the Gulfstream G280 is also a super-midsize (often viewed as at the top end of that class), the Bombardier Global 5500 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin jet, and the Gulfstream G650ER is a flagship ultra-long-range, large-cabin jet. For range, the Latitude generally offers the shortest legs of this group at about 2,700 nautical miles, suitable for medium-haul city pairs. The Challenger 650 and G280 step up into longer transcontinental capability at roughly 4,000 and about 3,600–3,700 nautical miles respectively. The Global 5500 moves into true intercontinental missions at about 5,900 nautical miles, while the G650ER leads the set with around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop polar and deep intercontinental routes. For passenger capacity, the Latitude commonly seats about 7–9, the Challenger 650 about 9–12, and the G280 about 8–10. The Global 5500 and G650ER typically accommodate roughly 12–16 passengers depending on layout.