Bombardier Global 5500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600

The Bombardier Global 5500, Gulfstream G500, and Gulfstream G600 all sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, but they separate by mission length and typical cabin load. The Global 5500 is generally positioned as a long-range large-cabin jet, offering an intercontinental reach of about 5,900 nautical miles and typically accommodating around 13–16 passengers depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin jet optimized for slightly shorter long-range missions, with a range around 5,300 nautical miles and typical seating in the roughly 12–16 passenger class. The Gulfstream G600 moves up within the same large-cabin family toward higher long-range capability, with about 6,600 nautical miles of range and typical seating again in the approximate 13–17 passenger range. In practical terms, the G500 fits transcontinental-plus and many North Atlantic missions, the Global 5500 targets longer intercontinental city pairs with strong cabin comfort, and the G600 is the most range-capable of the three, offering the greatest flexibility for longer nonstop routes.