Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, with the 5500 offering roughly 5,900 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 12–16 passengers, while the larger 6500 stretches to about 6,600 nautical miles and commonly accommodates around 12–17 passengers with more cabin volume and payload flexibility. The Gulfstream G600 is also a large-cabin, long-range jet, generally positioned between these Bombardier models and Gulfstream’s flagship, delivering about 6,600 nautical miles of range and typically seating around 13–19 passengers depending on layout. The Gulfstream G650ER moves into the ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin tier, extending range to about 7,500 nautical miles and usually configured for roughly 14–19 passengers, emphasizing maximum nonstop city-pair capability. In broad terms, the Global 5500 is the shortest-range and smallest of the four, the Global 6500 and G600 compete closely on range in the 6,600 nm class, and the G650ER leads on range and intercontinental reach.