Bombardier Global 5500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er

Bombardier’s Global 5500 and Gulfstream’s G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, while the G600 moves into the large-cabin, ultra-long-range tier, and the G650ER is a flagship ultra-long-range business jet. In range terms, the Global 5500 is typically cited around 5,900 nm, the G500 around 5,300 nm, the G600 around 6,600 nm, and the G650ER about 7,500 nm, making the G650ER the clear leader for nonstop intercontinental missions, with the G600 next, and the Global 5500 and G500 suited to slightly shorter long-haul city pairs. Passenger capacity overlaps: all commonly seat about 12 to 16 passengers in typical executive layouts, though maximum certified seating can be higher depending on configuration. In practice, the Global 5500 and G500 are often configured for roughly a dozen to mid-teens passengers, the G600 similarly but with more range flexibility, and the G650ER tends to be outfitted for long-haul comfort with comparable typical seating but greater space and endurance for very long sectors.