Bombardier Global 5000 vs Gulfstream G700
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000. The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000. The G700 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 513 kts for the Global 5000.
Global 5000 or G700?
Which flies further, the Global 5000 or the G700?
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the G700?
The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the G700?
The G700 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 513 kts for the Global 5000.
Which seats more passengers?
The G700 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the Global 5000.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the G700?
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the G700 for about $73.4 million to $82 million (July 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2018) and $79 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the UK?
2 Global 5000 and 1 G700 are on the UK CAA charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Global 5000 vs G700 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 | G700 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 5,200 nm (9,630 km) | 7,750 nm (14,353 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 513 kts (Mach 0.89) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) |
| Maximum speed | Not published | Mach 0.935 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,540 ft (best) | 5,995 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,207 ft (best) | 3,150 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 | 13 to 16 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 | 13 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 5 (best) |
| Cabin length | 40 ft 9 in (12.41 m) | 56 ft 11 in (17.35 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) | 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 1,889 cu ft | 2,603 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | Not published | 20 |
| Cabin altitude | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | 2,840 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 18,250 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 92,500 lb | 107,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 39,250 lb | 49,400 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2005 | 2024 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $50.4M (2018) | $79M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $16M to $25M | $73.4M to $82M |
| Operating cost per hour | $9,921 | $8,711 |
| 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 G700
- Seats
- 13 to 16 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,750 nm
- Cabin
- 2,603 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 1 in the UK
UK operators: Executive Jet Charter
G700 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 G700?+
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the G700?+
The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the G700?+
The G700 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 513 kts for the Global 5000.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G700 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the Global 5000.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the G700?+
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the G700 for about $73.4 million to $82 million (July 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2018) and $79 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the UK?+
2 Global 5000 and 1 G700 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 G700 (GA7C) occurrences
- Gulfstream: 100th G650 (2014): 7,000 nm at Mach 0.85
- Gulfstream: G800 specifications
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G700 ownership and operating costs (Dec 2024): list price $75 million when deliveries began
- Bombardier: Global 7500 factsheet (Apr 2024)
- Gulfstream: G700 specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 2,603 cu ft
- GlobalAir: The Gulfstream G700 market and the Bombardier competition, Philip Rushton (Sep 2025)
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G700 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): typical 16 passengers
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G650/G700/G800 (first deliveries 23 April 2024; 135 built by October 2026)
- Gulfstream: G700 earns FAA certification (Mar 2024)
- Flexjet: Gulfstream G700 fleet page and specification sheet (2025, aircraft pictured N100FX): 15-passenger day and night plans
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G700 overview (Aug 2024): long-range speed 488 kts
- Qatar Airways: Qatar Executive welcomes the world's first Gulfstream G700 aircraft to Doha (May 2024): four living areas, rear stateroom with fixed bed
- Gulfstream: G700 earns EASA certification (May 2024)
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650 specifications and operating cost
- Qatar Executive: Gulfstream G700 factsheet with Gulfstream floor plan for Qatar Airways aircraft No. 2 (13 seats, sleeps 8)
- Business Insider via AOL: I toured 2 rare ultra-luxurious Gulfstream G700s (Dec 2025): Qatar Executive seats 13, Flexjet 15
- Business Jet Traveler: G650ER (2017): cabin volume 2,138 cu ft
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G700 operating cost report (Oct 2026): $8,711 per hour at 450 hours a year
- AIAA: Gulfstream delivers first two G700s (Apr 2024)
- FAA: Flight Standardization Board report, Gulfstream GVIII-G700 (type certificate T00015AT, type rating GVIII, G800 added)
- Flexjet: Gulfstream G700 specification sheet (2025): in-flight luggage access
- Glintero: Gulfstream G700 (Oct 2026): Duncan Aviation Vref valuation $73.38M to $82M, July 2026
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