Bombardier Global 6000 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude

Commercial aircraft generally fall into regional, narrow-body, and wide-body categories, with range and passenger capacity increasing as you move up in size. Regional jets and turboprops are used for short-haul routes, typically flying a few hundred to roughly 1,500–2,000 miles, and commonly seat about 30 to 90 passengers depending on configuration. Narrow-body airliners, the workhorses of domestic and short-to-medium international travel, usually carry around 120 to 220 passengers and cover roughly 2,000 to 4,000 miles, with longer-range variants capable of transatlantic missions. Wide-body aircraft are designed for high-demand long-haul flights; they often seat about 250 to 400+ passengers and can reach approximately 6,000 to 9,000 miles, enabling intercontinental service with significant cargo capacity. At the top end, very large wide-bodies prioritize volume and hub-to-hub efficiency, trading some route flexibility for the ability to move large passenger loads over long distances. Actual figures vary with airline layout, payload, and operating conditions.