Bombardier Global 5500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G800 1

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in different size classes: the Global 5500 is a large-cabin, long-range business jet, while the G280 is a super‑midsize jet aimed at shorter intercontinental missions. In range, the G280 is typically around 3,600 nautical miles, suitable for many transcontinental and some transatlantic city pairs, whereas the Global 5500 is about 5,900 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop long-haul routes. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin, long-range jet broadly comparable in mission to the Global 5500, with a typical range around 5,300 nautical miles, generally placing it below the Global 5500 but well above the G280. The Gulfstream G800 is in the ultra‑long‑range category, with a published range near 8,000 nautical miles, designed for the longest nonstop business missions. In passenger capacity, all can be configured variably, but typical layouts run roughly 8–10 passengers for the G280, about 10–13 for the Global 5500 and G500, and about 12–16 for the G800, with higher maximum certified capacities possible depending on configuration.