Bombardier Global 6000 vs Gulfstream G650
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000. The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 2,002 cu ft for the Global 6000. The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 504 kts for the Global 6000.
Global 6000 or G650?
Which flies further, the Global 6000 or the G650?
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 6000 or the G650?
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 2,002 cu ft for the Global 6000.
Which is faster, the Global 6000 or the G650?
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 504 kts for the Global 6000.
Which seats more passengers?
The Global 6000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 14 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6000 or the G650?
Pre-owned, the Global 6000 sells for about $18 million to $38.0 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $62.3 million (2018) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the UK?
6 Global 6000 and 0 G650 are on the UK CAA charter list today. Both charter at heavy-jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Global 6000 vs G650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the CAA AOC holders list (5 October 2026) and operators' published fleets.
| Specification | Global 6000 Bombardier | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,000 nm (11,112 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 504 kts (Mach 0.88) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 487 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.89 | Mach 0.925 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 6,476 ft | 5,858 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,243 ft | Not published |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 14 (best) | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 17 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 (best) | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 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 | 2,002 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft |
| Windows | Not published | 16 |
| Cabin altitude | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 16,900 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 99,500 lb | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 45,050 lb | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2012 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $62.3M (2018) | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $18M to $38.0M | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,800 | $8,366 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the UK charter list | 6 aircraft (best) | 0 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 jets at a glance
Bombardier Global 6000
- Seats
- 12 to 14 (max 17)
- Range
- 6,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,002 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 6 in the UK
UK operators: Jet Concierge Club, Catreus, Luxaviation United Kingdom
Global 6000 specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream G650
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,138 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 0 in the UK
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Global 6000 or the G650?+
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 6000 or the G650?+
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 2,002 cu ft for the Global 6000.
Which is faster, the Global 6000 or the G650?+
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 504 kts for the Global 6000.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Global 6000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 14 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6000 or the G650?+
Pre-owned, the Global 6000 sells for about $18 million to $38.0 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $62.3 million (2018) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the UK?+
6 Global 6000 and 0 G650 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
- 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
- Gulfstream: 100th G650 (2014)
- Qatar Executive G650ER factsheet
- Gulfstream: G650 type certificate (2012)
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.169
- Business Jet Traveler: G650ER (2017)
- Business Jet Traveler: G650 (2013)
- GlobalAir: G650 vs G550 (Sep 2026)
- AIAA: final G650 rolls off the line (2025)
- GlobalAir G650 operating cost
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