Bombardier Global 5000 vs Gulfstream G450 / G350
The Global 5000 flies further: 5,200 nm against 4,350 nm for the G450. The Global 5000 has the bigger cabin: 1,889 cu ft against 1,525 cu ft for the G450. The Global 5000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 513 kts against 476 kts for the G450.
Global 5000 or G450?
Which flies further, the Global 5000 or the G450?
The Global 5000 flies further: 5,200 nm against 4,350 nm for the G450.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the G450?
The Global 5000 has the bigger cabin: 1,889 cu ft against 1,525 cu ft for the G450.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the G450?
The Global 5000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 513 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 Global 5000.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the G450?
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the G450 for about $8.5 million to $19.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2018) and $43 million (2004).
Which is easier to charter in the UK?
2 Global 5000 and 1 G450 are on the UK CAA charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Global 5000 vs G450 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the CAA AOC holders list (5 October 2026) and operators' published fleets.
| Specification | Global 5000 Bombardier | G450 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 5,200 nm (9,630 km) (best) | 4,350 nm (8,056 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 513 kts (Mach 0.89) (best) | 476 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) | 459 kts |
| Maximum speed | Not published | Mach 0.88 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft (best) | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,540 ft (best) | 5,600 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,207 ft (best) | 2,663 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 | 14 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 19 (best) | 16 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 (best) | 4 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 40 ft 9 in (12.41 m) (best) | 40 ft 4 in (12.29 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) (best) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,889 cu ft (best) | 1,525 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 169 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 Tay 611-8C |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 13,850 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 92,500 lb | 74,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 39,250 lb | 29,500 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2005 | 2004 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $50.4M (2018) | $43M (2004) |
| Pre-owned price | $16M to $25M | $8.5M to $19.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $9,921 | $13,218 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the UK charter list | 2 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
Bombardier Global 5000
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 5,200 nm
- Cabin
- 1,889 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 2 in the UK
UK operators: Jet Concierge Club
Global 5000 specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream G450 / G350
- Seats
- 14 (max 16)
- Range
- 4,350 nm
- Cabin
- 1,525 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in the UK
UK operators: Executive Jet Charter
G450 specs, interior and price →Compare with other heavy jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Global 5000 or the G450?+
The Global 5000 flies further: 5,200 nm against 4,350 nm for the G450.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the G450?+
The Global 5000 has the bigger cabin: 1,889 cu ft against 1,525 cu ft for the G450.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the G450?+
The Global 5000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 513 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 Global 5000.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the G450?+
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the G450 for about $8.5 million to $19.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2018) and $43 million (2004).
Which is easier to charter in the UK?+
2 Global 5000 and 1 G450 are on the UK CAA charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Global Express (10.3 psi cabin: 4,500 ft up to FL450, 5,680 ft at FL510)
- Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier Global Express family occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- VistaJet: Bombardier Global 5000 (baggage 195 cu ft)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Global 5000 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- Bombardier Global 5000 brochure (Feb 2020)
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada: Aviation Investigation Report A07A0134, C-GXPR, Fox Harbour
- Business Jet Traveler: Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 (Oct 2018)
- EASA Type-Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.009, BD-700, Issue 14 (23 Jan 2026)
- GlobalAir: History of Global Express variants: the Global 5000, Global 6000 and Global 5500/6500 (Jan 2026)
- UK AAIB Bulletin 12/2017: Bombardier BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000), VP-CKM (Dec 2017)
- UAE GCAA Final Report AIFN/0002/2024: runway incursion, CS-GLY, Dubai (Dec 2024)
- Business Jet Traveler: Bombardier Global 5000, Mark Huber (Jan 2019)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9602 G-LAMO, 2014 (Nov 2023)
- Jetcraft: Global 5000 overview, 2004 to present (Feb 2018)
- Bombardier release via Airframer (2008)
- GlobalAir listing, 2007 Global 5000 S/N 9217 N74DH (16 passengers)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9366 N560U, 2010 (Apr 2020)
- GlobalAir listing, 2013 Global 5000 S/N 9534 OE-LHU
- Controller.com listing, 2007 Global 5000 S/N 9226
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9190 N117LB, 2006 (Mar 2019)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9392 N782SB, 2011 (Mar 2023)
- VistaJet Global 5000
- AirInsight: Bombardier Global 5500 enters service (Jun 2020)
- Business Jet Traveler, Global 6500 (May 2018)
- GlobalAir Global 5000 operating cost
- Business Jet Traveler: Global 5000
- Jetadvisors Global 5000
- 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
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