Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet typically positioned a step below Gulfstream’s newest long-range offerings. It generally carries about 10 to 12 passengers in typical executive layouts (up to roughly 19 in high-density configurations) and offers an intercontinental-capable range around 4,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to transcontinental U.S. missions and many North Atlantic routes with appropriate payload and winds. The Gulfstream G500 sits in the large-cabin, long-range category, commonly configured for about 12 to 15 passengers. Its range is typically cited around 5,300 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop city pairs and greater fuel-and-payload flexibility than the Challenger 650. The Gulfstream G600 is the larger, longer-legged sibling in the same modern Gulfstream family, also usually arranged for about 12 to 16 passengers. With a range around 6,600 nautical miles, it is the most capable of the three for true long-haul nonstop missions, pairing a large cabin with the greatest reach.