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Bombardier Global 6000 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Gulfstream G650ER sits at the top end of the ultra-long-range business jet category, typically compared with flagships like the Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X. In category terms, it prioritizes very high cruise speed and long-distance nonstop capability for private and corporate missions rather than high-density seating. On range, the G650ER is among the longest-legged options in its class, rated around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling routes such as New York to Dubai or Los Angeles to Sydney with favorable conditions and payload planning. By comparison, some competitors trade a bit of speed for slightly more range or different cabin volume characteristics, but the G650ER remains a benchmark for intercontinental nonstop travel. For passenger capacity, it is usually configured for about 11 to 18 passengers depending on layout, with typical real-world executive configurations clustering around the low to mid teens for comfort, workspaces, and sleeping arrangements rather than maximizing seats.

SpecGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 9.39
Min Crew4
Total Seats14
ManufacturerGulfstream
Aircraft NameG650ER
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)49500
Standard Cabin Seats12
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew4
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)31900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)16900
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.8
Wingspan (ft)99.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.5
Cabin Length (ft)46.9
Overall Height (ft)25.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)32.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)235