Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 5500

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 are both large-cabin, long-range business jets in Bombardier’s Global family, positioned for intercontinental corporate and VIP travel. The Global 5500 is the slightly smaller, “long-range” option, aimed at operators who want Global-series comfort and cabin size with a more moderate mission profile; it is typically rated for about 5,900 nautical miles of range, enabling many transatlantic and select transpacific city pairs depending on winds and payload. The Global 6500 sits above it in the lineup as a higher-capability long-range jet, typically rated around 6,600 nautical miles, giving more nonstop flexibility on longer routes and greater margin for adverse conditions or higher passenger loads. In passenger capacity, both are commonly configured for roughly 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts, with maximum seating generally higher depending on certification and interior choice, but the 6500’s added range and slightly larger fuel capability tend to make it the better fit for longer missions with fuller cabins.