Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 are both long-range, large-cabin business jets in Bombardier’s Global family, aimed at intercontinental missions with high comfort and similar cabin design. The Global 5500 sits in the long-range category, offering a published range of about 5,900 nautical miles, which suits routes such as New York to Moscow or London to Los Angeles under typical conditions. The Global 6500 moves up within the same broad category into the higher-end long-range/ultra-long-range tier, with a published range of about 6,600 nautical miles, enabling longer pairings like London to Singapore under favorable planning assumptions. In passenger capacity, both are typically configured for around 13 to 17 passengers depending on layout, with maximum seating generally quoted up to 19. In practice, the 6500’s extra range is the main differentiator, while both deliver comparable large-cabin space and mission flexibility, with the 5500 optimized for slightly shorter long-haul missions and the 6500 better suited to longer nonstop city pairs.