Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, while the Gulfstream G650ER is typically positioned as an ultra-long-range flagship with higher top-end reach. In range terms, the Global 5500 is the shortest of the three at roughly 5,900 nautical miles, the Global 6500 extends that to about 6,600 nautical miles, and the G650ER leads with around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop city pairs. Passenger capacity is broadly similar across all three for typical executive layouts: the Global 5500 commonly seats about 8 to 16 passengers, the Global 6500 about 10 to 17, and the G650ER about 11 to 18, with maximum certified seating generally higher but less common in business configurations. Overall, the choice tends to come down to whether you prioritize the 5500’s slightly smaller, efficient long-range profile, the 6500’s extra range and cabin flexibility, or the G650ER’s maximum nonstop capability and flagship positioning.