Bombardier Global 6000 and Global 6500
Ultra-long-range heavy jet with a three-zone stand-up cabin, beds for up to seven and the reach to fly Mumbai to London or New York to Moscow non-stop.
- Passengers
- 12 to 14 (max 17)
- Range
- 6,000 nm
- Cruise
- Mach 0.85
- On charter in the UK
- 6 aircraft
What is the Bombardier Global 6000?
The Bombardier Global 6000 is an ultra-long-range business jet that seats 12 to 14 passengers in three cabin zones and flies about 6,000 nm non-stop. Its successor, the Global 6500, adds new engines and 600 nm more range in the same cabin.
Three cabin zones: a forward club, a mid conference and dining group, and an aft stateroom with a divan that makes up into a bed.
Stand-up cabin, 6 ft 2 in tall and 7 ft 11 in wide, with 2,002 cu ft of space and a baggage hold you can reach in flight.
Cabin altitude of 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft, which keeps long flights less tiring.
Bombardier Vision flight deck with a head-up display and enhanced vision on every Global 6000.
6 fly with 3 operators holding a UK CAA Air Operator Certificate, based in Horley, Stansted and Stapleford Tawney. Altivo Jets books them through these certified operators.
Bombardier Global 6000 specifications
Manufacturer and regulator figures for the Global 6000 and Global 6500, checked October 2026. Range assumes Mach 0.85, 8 passengers, 4 crew, NBAA IFR reserves; real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.
| Specification | Global 6000 Bombardier | Global 6500 Bombardier |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,000 nm (11,112 km) | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 504 kts (Mach 0.88) | 516 kts (Mach 0.88) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 487 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.89 | Mach 0.9 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 6,476 ft | 6,145 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,243 ft | 2,236 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 14 (best) | 12 to 13 |
| Maximum seats | 17 | 17 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 | Not published |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 2,002 cu ft | Not published |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Cabin altitude | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 15,125 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 99,500 lb | 99,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 45,050 lb | 45,050 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2012 | 2019 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $62.3M (2018) | $56M (2018) |
| Pre-owned price | $18M to $38.0M | $40M to $57.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,800 | $7,198 |
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.
Sources:Bombardier Global 6500 factsheet (2024)Guardian Jet Global 6000 brochureVistaJet Global 6000AOPA Pilot, First look at the Global 6000 (2012)Wikipedia: Bombardier Global ExpressAIN, Bombardier order for four Global 6000s (2018)EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.009Jetcraft Global 6000 overview (2023)Business Jet Traveler, Global 6500 (May 2018)Bombardier: Ka-band Wi-Fi certified for Global 5000 and 6000 (2016)
Global 6000 interior and cabin layout
Most charter Global 6000s use a three-zone layout for 12 to 14 passengers. Every aircraft is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm the exact seat map, beds and Wi-Fi with each quote.
- Four club seats facing in pairs
- Fold-out tables
- Four seats around a table that opens for dining or meetings
- Side divan opposite for lounging in cruise
- Three-place divan that makes up into a bed
- Two club seats
- Private lavatory behind
- Four club seats
- Four seats at an adjustable-height table
- Credenza opposite
- Two divans that both make up into beds
- Door to the aft lavatory
Cabin size
43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) long, 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall: 2,002 cu ft of stand-up space.
Galley
Full galley forward, typically with a high-temperature oven, microwave, large chiller and espresso maker.
Lavatories
Two in most layouts: a forward lavatory and a large aft lavatory, with a stand-up shower as an option.
Crew rest
Crew rest area forward, next to the galley, so the crew can rotate on long sectors.
Wi-Fi and connectivity
Ka-band Wi-Fi (Bombardier WAVE on Inmarsat Jet ConneX) was certified in 2016 and is fitted to many aircraft. Older aircraft may have Ku-band, SwiftBroadband or US air-to-ground service instead.
Baggage
195 cu ft heated and pressurised hold at the back of the cabin, reachable in flight.
Cabin altitude
4,500 ft at 45,000 ft. A lower cabin altitude means less fatigue and better sleep on long flights.
Beds
Up to 7 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.
Cabin updates
Quieter cabin than the Global Express XRS thanks to improved insulation. Premier cabin from 2017: new seats, sideledges, a streamlined galley and stone or hardwood floor options. Ka-band Wi-Fi supports video calls and streaming where fitted.
Sources:Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 6000 S/N 9511Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 6000 S/N 9452Business Jet Interiors International, Premier cabin (2017)Bombardier: Ka-band Wi-Fi certified for Global 5000 and 6000 (2016)AOPA Pilot, First look at the Global 6000 (2012)VistaJet Global 6000
How much does a Global 6000 cost?
A new Global 6000 listed at about $62.3 million in 2018. Production has ended, so most buyers look at pre-owned aircraft. Owning one also means paying to fly and maintain it, which is why most people who fly a few times a year charter instead.
Buy new
List price in 2018, as reported by Business Jet Traveler.
List price at launch, as reported by Business Jet Traveler.
Buy pre-owned
Asking prices for 2012 to 2019 aircraft on the market (Guardian Jet market data). October 2026.
Asking prices for 2022 to 2024 aircraft on the market (Guardian Jet market data). October 2026.
Cost to operate
Variable cost per hour (fuel, maintenance, engine programme) at 300 hours a year, Guardian Jet. Fuel burn about 512 US gallons an hour.
Variable cost per hour at 300 hours a year, Guardian Jet. Fuel burn about 509 US gallons an hour.
Sources:Business Jet Traveler, Global 6500 (May 2018)Guardian Jet Global 6000 brochure
Global 6000 charter cost per hour in the UK (2026)
You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Heavy jets like the Global 6000 charter at about £9k to £14k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.
Heavy jets, per flight hour
What moves the price
- Positioning: one-way trips usually pay for the empty flight home.
- Crew overnights and waiting days on multi-day trips.
- Airport and handling fees, plus Air Passenger Duty and any VAT.
- Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.
Global 6000 range: routes it flies non-stop
With about 6,000 nm of range, the Global 6000 links the UK with Europe, the Middle East and North America without a fuel stop. Popular UK routes:
- Distance
- 2,986 nm
- Flight time
- 6h 26m
- Indicative one-way price
- £58k to £90k
- Distance
- 2,986 nm
- Flight time
- 6h 26m
- Indicative one-way price
- £58k to £90k
- Distance
- 1,383 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 08m
- Indicative one-way price
- £28k to £44k
- Distance
- 909 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 10m
- Indicative one-way price
- £20k to £30k
- Distance
- 891 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 08m
- Indicative one-way price
- £19k to £30k
- Distance
- 882 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 07m
- Indicative one-way price
- £19k to £30k
- Distance
- 791 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 55m
- Indicative one-way price
- £17k to £27k
- Distance
- 750 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 50m
- Indicative one-way price
- £17k to £26k
Flight time at long-range cruise plus taxi and climb. Price is flight time at the hourly rates above, before taxes, positioning and airport charges.
Tell us the route and dates. We check every Global 6000 available in the UK and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Who operates the Global 6000 in the UK?
Global 6000 operators in the United Kingdom
Altivo Jets is a broker: we ask these operators for availability and price on your dates and book the aircraft with the licensed operator named on your quote.
Global Express, XRS, Global 6000 and 6500: what changed
Global Express
The original model on the BD-700-1A10 type certificate.
Global Express XRS
An updated Global Express with more range and a refreshed cabin.
Global 6000
The XRS renamed and upgraded: Bombardier Vision flight deck, a quieter cabin and lower fuel burn.
Global 6500
Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines, a reprofiled wing and a new cabin with Nuage seats: 6,600 nm range.
Global 6000 vs Global 6500
- Engines: Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 (15,125 lbf) on the 6500 against BR710A2-20 (14,750 lbf) on the 6000.
- Range: 6,600 nm against 6,000 nm, and up to 1,300 nm more from hot and high airports.
- Fuel burn: up to 13% lower on the 6500.
- Cabin: same size, but the 6500 adds Nuage seats and chaise, Pur Air HEPA filtering and a 4K cabin system.
- Runway: the 6500 needs 6,145 ft to take off at maximum weight against 6,476 ft.
How the official lists write it: BD-700-1A10 · Bombardier Global 6500 · GLOBAL EXPRESS BD-700 · BD-700-1A10(G6000) · Bombardier BD-700-1A10 · Bombardier Global 6000 · GLOBAL 6000 BD-700- 1A10 · GLOBAL EXPRESS XRS.
Global 6000 vs G650, Global 7500, G550 and other heavy jets
The jets people weigh against the Global 6000, side by side from the same verified data.
| Specification | Global 6000 Bombardier | G650 Gulfstream | Global 7500 Bombardier | G550 Gulfstream | Global 5000 Bombardier | Falcon 7X Dassault |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||||||
| Range | 6,000 nm (11,112 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) | 7,700 nm (14,260 km) (best) | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) | 5,200 nm (9,630 km) | 5,950 nm (11,019 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 504 kts (Mach 0.88) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 513 kts (Mach 0.89) | 492 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 487 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.89 | Mach 0.925 | Mach 0.925 | Mach 0.885 | Not published | Mach 0.9 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 6,476 ft | 5,858 ft | 5,760 ft | 5,910 ft | 5,430 ft (best) | 5,710 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,243 ft | Not published | 2,237 ft | 2,770 ft | 2,670 ft | 2,070 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 to 18 (best) | 13 | 12 to 16 |
| Maximum seats | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 | 6 | 8 (best) | Not published | 7 | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 | 4 | Not published | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) | 54 ft 5 in (16.59 m) (best) | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 m) | 40 ft 9 in (12.41 m) | 39 ft 1 in (11.91 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) (best) | 8 ft 0 in (2.44 m) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) (best) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 2,002 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft | 2,786 cu ft (best) | 1,669 cu ft | 1,889 cu ft | 1,552 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 140 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | Not published | 16 | 29 (best) | 14 | Not published | 28 |
| Cabin altitude | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft | Not published | 6,000 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Price and ownership | ||||||
| First delivered | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2003 | 2005 | 2007 |
| In production | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| New price | $62.3M (2018) | $64.5M (2013) | $75M (2024) | $62M | $50.4M (2023) | $54M (2017) |
| Pre-owned price | $18M to $38.0M | $43M to $53M | $50M to $62M | $15M to $35M | $16M to $25M | $14.5M to $23.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,800 | $8,366 | $9,044 | $8,163 | $9,921 | $7,963 |
| Charter fleet | ||||||
| On the UK charter list | 6 aircraft (best) | 0 aircraft | 4 aircraft | 1 aircraft | 2 aircraft | 3 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.
Global 6000 vs G650
The G650 flies 1,000 nm further, has a bigger cabin (2,138 against 2,002 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.
Global 6000 vs Global 7500
The Global 7500 flies 1,700 nm further, has a bigger cabin (2,786 against 2,002 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.
Global 6000 vs G550
The G550 flies 750 nm further, has a smaller cabin (1,669 against 2,002 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.
Global 6000 vs Global 5000
The Global 5000 flies 800 nm less, has a smaller cabin (1,889 against 2,002 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.
Global 6000 vs Falcon 7X
The Falcon 7X has a smaller cabin (1,552 against 2,002 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.
Compare any two jets
Global 6000 photos
Other heavy jets on charter in the UK
Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650
3 on charter in the UK with 3 operators
Bombardier Global 5000 / 5500
2 on charter in the UK with 1 operator
Dassault Falcon 900 / 900EX / 900LX
1 on charter in the UK with 1 operator
Compare the Global 6000 with others of its size
The Global 6000 appears on this seat page, next to every other model on charter with the same number of seats.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow much does a Bombardier Global 6000 cost?+
The Global 6000 listed at about $62.3 million new in 2018. Production has ended, and pre-owned aircraft are asking about $18 million to $38 million. A new Global 6500 listed at $56 million at launch.
How many passengers does a Global 6000 seat?+
Most charter aircraft seat 12 to 14 in three zones; Bombardier quotes up to 17.
How far can a Global 6000 fly?+
About 6,000 nm (11,112 km) at Mach 0.85 with 8 passengers and reserves, enough for Mumbai to London, London to Tokyo or New York to Moscow non-stop. The Global 6500 flies 6,600 nm.
How fast is the Global 6000?+
Top speed is Mach 0.89. It cruises at Mach 0.85, about 487 knots, on long flights and about Mach 0.88 (504 knots) when time matters more than fuel.
What is the difference between the Global 6000 and the Global 6500?+
The 6500 has Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines, a reprofiled wing and a redesigned cabin. It flies 6,600 nm instead of 6,000 nm and burns up to 13% less fuel. The cabin is the same size.
Is the Global 6000 the same as the Global Express?+
Yes, it is the same family on the same type certificate (BD-700-1A10). The Global Express (1999) became the Global Express XRS (2006), which Bombardier renamed the Global 6000 in 2012 with a new flight deck.
Does the Global 6000 have a bed?+
Yes. Most layouts have an aft stateroom whose divans make up into beds, and several seats lie flat. VistaJet's Global 6000s sleep up to seven.
Who operates the Bombardier Global 6000 in the UK?+
3 UK operators holding a CAA Air Operator Certificate fly it: Jet Concierge Club (3), Catreus (2) and Luxaviation United Kingdom (1). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.
How much does it cost to charter a Global 6000?+
About £9k to £14k per flight hour, before Air Passenger Duty and any VAT, positioning and airport charges. A one-way trip is priced on flight hours plus the aircraft's return positioning, so ask for a quote on your dates.
Where these numbers come from
Specifications come from manufacturer factsheets and regulator type certificate data sheets first, then aviation press and market data. Fleet counts come from the UK CAA Air Operator Certificate holders list (5 October 2026) and each operator's published fleet. Figures were checked in October 2026.
- Bombardier Global 6500 factsheet (2024)
- Guardian Jet Global 6000 brochure
- VistaJet Global 6000
- AOPA Pilot, First look at the Global 6000 (2012)
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Global Express
- AIN, Bombardier order for four Global 6000s (2018)
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.009
- Jetcraft Global 6000 overview (2023)
- Business Jet Traveler, Global 6500 (May 2018)
- Bombardier: Ka-band Wi-Fi certified for Global 5000 and 6000 (2016)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 6000 S/N 9511
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 6000 S/N 9452
- Business Jet Interiors International, Premier cabin (2017)
- GlobalAir: History of the Global Express variants
- GlobalAir Global 6500 specifications
- Aviation Week BCA aircraft overview (2022)
- Guardian Jet Global 6500 brochure
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