Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet suited to shorter long-range missions, typically carrying about 8–12 passengers, with a range around 4,000 nautical miles. Stepping up, the Bombardier Global 6500 is a true ultra-long-range aircraft, commonly configured for roughly 10–16 passengers, and reaches about 6,600 nautical miles, making it more comparable to the larger Gulfstreams. Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 sit in the long-range, large-cabin category between “large” and “ultra-long.” The G500 typically carries about 8–14 passengers with roughly 5,300 nautical miles of range, while the larger, longer-legged G600 generally seats about 10–16 and offers about 6,600 nautical miles, closely matching the Global 6500 on range. The Gulfstream G650ER is a flagship ultra-long-range jet, usually configured around 11–18 passengers, and extends range to about 7,500 nautical miles, giving it the longest reach of this group for nonstop intercontinental missions.