Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet suited to regional and transcontinental missions, typically carrying about 8–12 passengers and offering roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range. Moving up in capability, the Bombardier Global 5500 is a true long-range jet, usually configured for about 10–16 passengers and reaching around 5,900 nautical miles, enabling many intercontinental city pairs. Gulfstream’s G500 sits in the large-cabin, long-range class similar in mission to the Global 5500 but generally shorter-legged, typically carrying about 8–19 passengers with roughly 5,300 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G600 is a step above the G500 in both size and performance, commonly configured for about 10–19 passengers and offering about 6,600 nautical miles, pushing deeper into nonstop intercontinental flying. At the top end, the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range flagship, often arranged for about 11–18 passengers and capable of approximately 7,500 nautical miles, prioritizing maximum nonstop reach and high-speed global travel.