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Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Gulfstream G600 and Gulfstream G650ER sit in adjacent segments of Gulfstream’s long-range lineup, with the G600 generally positioned as a large-cabin, long-range business jet and the G650ER as a flagship ultra-long-range aircraft. In category terms, the G600 is a newer-generation large-cabin jet optimized for a blend of range, runway performance, and operating efficiency, while the G650ER is designed primarily to maximize nonstop intercontinental reach at very high cruise speeds. On range, the G650ER leads clearly, offering about 7,500 nautical miles, enabling more city pairs nonstop. The G600 is still firmly long-range, typically around 6,600 nautical miles, covering most transoceanic missions but with less margin on the longest routes. For passenger capacity, both are commonly configured for roughly 14 to 19 passengers in typical executive layouts, but the G650ER’s larger cabin can be arranged to accommodate more in higher-density configurations, while the G600 is usually aimed at slightly fewer passengers with more space per traveler.

SpecGulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.28$ 9.39
Min Crew44
Total Seats1214
ManufacturerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameG600G650ER
CertificationFAAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)65007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4056049500
Standard Cabin Seats1012
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,789$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$58,500,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew44
Crew RestYesYes
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1214
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)3190031900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW815GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)10000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1568016900
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)96.199.8
Wingspan (ft)94.199.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)45.246.9
Overall Height (ft)25.325.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)30.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)230235