Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G600

Both the Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G600 are large-cabin, long-range business jets aimed at intercontinental missions, with strong comfort and performance but slightly different emphases. In category terms, the Global 6500 is typically positioned as an ultra-long-range, large-cabin jet derived from Bombardier’s Global family, while the G600 sits in Gulfstream’s large-cabin lineup below the flagship G700/G800, emphasizing high-speed cruise and Gulfstream’s flight-deck and cabin systems. On range, the Global 6500 is generally quoted around 6,600 nautical miles class (depending on payload and speed assumptions), while the G600 is typically quoted around 6,500 nautical miles, putting them in a very similar bracket for nonstop city-pair capability. For passenger capacity, both commonly seat about 12 to 16 passengers in typical executive layouts, with higher-density configurations possible. In practical use, mission capability often depends less on maximum seats and more on how many passengers and how much baggage you want to carry while still meeting desired range and reserves.