Gulfstream G450 / G350 vs Gulfstream G650
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 4,350 nm for the G450. The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,525 cu ft for the G450. The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 476 kts for the G450.
G450 or G650?
Which flies further, the G450 or the G650?
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 4,350 nm for the G450.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G450 or the G650?
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,525 cu ft for the G450.
Which is faster, the G450 or the G650?
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 476 kts for the G450.
Which seats more passengers?
The G450 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 14 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G450 or the G650?
Pre-owned, the G450 sells for about $8.5 million to $19.5 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $43 million (2004) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in Brazil?
3 G450 and 1 G650 are on the Brazilian ANAC charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
G450 vs G650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the Brazil's ANAC list of authorised air operators (6 April 2026).
| Specification | G450 Gulfstream | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 4,350 nm (8,056 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 476 kts | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.88 | Mach 0.925 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 51,000 ft (best) |
| Take-off distance | 5,600 ft (best) | 5,858 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,663 ft (best) | 2,680 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 14 (best) | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 16 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 4 | 6 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin length | 40 ft 4 in (12.29 m) | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 1,525 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 169 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft (best) |
| Windows | Not published | 16 |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Thrust per engine | 13,850 lbf | 16,900 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 74,600 lb | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 29,500 lb | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2004 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $43M (2004) | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $8.5M to $19.5M | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $13,218 | $8,366 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Brazil charter list | 3 aircraft (best) | 1 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Gulfstream G450 / G350
- Seats
- 14 (max 16)
- Range
- 4,350 nm
- Cabin
- 1,525 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 3 in Brazil
Brazilian operators: Helistar Taxi Aéreo Escola de Pilotagem e Assessoria Aeronáutica, Líder Táxi Aéreo, Upstar Aviation
G450 specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream G650
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,138 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in Brazil
Brazilian operators: Aero Rio Táxi Aéreo
G650 specs, interior and price →Compare with other heavy jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the G450 or the G650?+
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 4,350 nm for the G450.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G450 or the G650?+
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,525 cu ft for the G450.
Which is faster, the G450 or the G650?+
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 476 kts for the G450.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G450 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 14 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G450 or the G650?+
Pre-owned, the G450 sells for about $8.5 million to $19.5 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $43 million (2004) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in Brazil?+
3 G450 and 1 G650 are on the Brazilian ANAC charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream IV family (GLF4) occurrences
- AIN: EASA approves 100 ft decision height for EVS-equipped Gulfstreams (Aug 2008): EVS II standard on new G450s, optional on the G350
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G550 specifications (Oct 2026): Rolls-Royce BR710, MTOW 91,000 lb, range 6,750 nm, cabin 43 ft 11 in, 1,669 cu ft, takeoff 5,910 ft, ceiling 51,000 ft
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G450 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 19 for sale, asks $8,495,000 to $19,495,000, model years 2005 to 2014
- Aviation Week: Gulfstream G450, good value in a large cabin (Oct 2020): 4,200 nm at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers, 3,300 nm at Mach 0.85, 12 in longer nose from the G550, PlaneView with HUD and EVS standard, forward and aft lavatories standard, about 200 nm more range than the GIV and GIV-SP
- Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand: Gulfstream G-IV type acceptance report (May 2010): FAA Type Certificate A12EA; the GIV-X is available as the G350 and the G450
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $13,218 per flight hour at 200 hours a year, annual total $2,643,567
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G450 overview, 2005 to present (Mar 2017): cabin volume 1,525 cu ft
- Solairus Aviation: OXC based Gulfstream G450 charter sheet (May 2024): 12 passengers, sleeps 4, aft galley, Ku-band Wi-Fi
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream IV, G450 section: FAA approval 12 August 2004, last G450 delivered 19 January 2018, 365 built
- Guardian Jet: 2012 Gulfstream G450 N702TR S/N 4259 specifications (Apr 2023): 14 passengers, four-place divan opposite two club seats aft
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 specifications (Oct 2026): range 4,350 nm from the October 2015 brochure, Mach 0.80, 8 passengers, 3 crew, NBAA IFR reserves; maximum operating Mach 0.88
- Guardian Jet: 2016 Gulfstream G450 N904TS S/N 4347 specifications (Dec 2023): 16 passengers, two four-place divans aft
- Berard Aviation via AvPay: Gulfstream G450 N200CK S/N 4304 for sale (Sep 2026): 13 passengers plus jump seat, three-place berthable divan
- Guardian Jet: 2010 Gulfstream G450 N48PL S/N 4181 specifications (Sep 2019): in-flight accessible baggage bay
- AircraftExchange: 2010 Gulfstream G450 N908CC S/N 4195 listing (2026): 14 passengers, aft galley, forward and aft lavatories, Gogo Avance L5
- Guardian Jet: 2010 Gulfstream G450 N804AG S/N 4199 specifications (Sep 2022): 12 passengers, aft galley, one aft lavatory, cockpit jump seat
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G450 N667HS, Salzburg, 11 April 2017 (UUS Austria report BMVIT-85.245)
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.070, Issue 13 (Aug 2026): GIV-X also known as the G450 (ASC 005) and the G350 (ASC 004), FAA certification 12 August 2004, EASA 19 November 2004
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G450 specifications (Oct 2026): internal baggage 169 cu ft
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G450 HZ-A23, Jeddah, 13 July 2022, runway excursion, written off
- Aviation Week: Gulfstream ends G450 as it launches G500 (Nov 2016): last G450 to be delivered in early 2018
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G450 (2026): price new $43M, production 2005 to 2016
- AIN: Sequence of miscues leads to G450 nose gear collapse (Apr 2018), on the Austrian investigation report
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650 vs G550, two jets, one mission, $29 million apart (Sep 2026)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G650 (GLF6) occurrences
- Gulfstream: G800 specifications
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6437 N700XT, 2020 (Sep 2026)
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G650 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): 498 US gal/h, Conklin & de Decker average
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650 overview, 2012 to present (Jun 2016): takeoff distance SL, ISA, MTOW
- NTSB: Aircraft Accident Report AAR-12-02, crash during experimental test flight, Gulfstream GVI (G650) N652GD, Roswell, New Mexico, 2 April 2011
- Qatar Executive G650ER factsheet
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G650
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.169
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650 S/N 6164 N270LE, 2016 (May 2026)
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650ER aircraft for sale, 12 listings (Oct 2026)
- Gulfstream: 100th G650 (2014)
- GlobalAir listing, 2016 G650ER S/N 6173 M-GAGA (13 passengers)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6515 EI-AER, 2022 (Sep 2026): powered berthable aft divan
- Controller.com listing, 2017 G650ER S/N 6260 N1PG (13 passengers, forward crew rest)
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650ER overview, 2013 to present (Jun 2021)
- Business Jet Traveler: G650 (2013)
- Gulfstream: G650 type certificate (2012)
- GlobalAir G650 operating cost
- AIAA: final G650 rolls off the line (2025)
- Business Jet Traveler: G650ER (2017)
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