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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G800 1

All four aircraft sit in the ultra-long-range business jet category, but they split into two families with slightly different emphases. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an established ultra-long-range flagship with a very large cabin and strong mission flexibility; the newer Global 8000 remains in the same category but is positioned as the longer-legged, faster-evolving successor, aimed at stretching nonstop city pairs beyond what the 7500 typically covers. Gulfstream’s G650ER is the proven ultra-long-range benchmark in its line, combining high cruise speed with intercontinental reach, while the G800 is the next-generation ultra-long-range model designed to extend range beyond the G650ER on more missions. On range, the Global 8000 and Gulfstream G800 are generally marketed as the longest-range options in their respective brands, with the Global 7500 and G650ER close behind. On passenger capacity, all are broadly similar: typical executive layouts usually seat around 14–19 passengers, while maximum certified seating can reach roughly the high teens to about 19, depending on configuration.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Bombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit222—
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 9.50$ 9.39—
Min Crew244—
Total Seats14191415
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500Global 8000G650ERG800
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetBusiness Jet——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)770080007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.78—
Max Cabin Seats191919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Standard Cabin Seats121212—
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 4,900$ 4,844—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516626.7516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$78,000,000$60,000,00071500000
Max Passengers—19——
Useful Load (lbs)——49500—
Cabin
Cockpit222—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew244—
Crew RestYesYesYes—
Jump SeatYesYesYes—
Total Seats141914—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats191919—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats121212—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45002,900——
Cabin Pressure (psi)——10.7—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——31900—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—
ModelPassportPassportBR725 A1-12—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)189201892016900—
No. of Engines222—
Dimensions
Length (ft)11111199.8—
Wingspan (ft)10410499.6—
Cabin Width (ft)888.2—
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.5—
Cabin Length (ft)54.554.546.9—
Overall Height (ft)272725.7—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——6.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——32.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——235—