Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G700
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 6,600 nm for the Global 6500. The G700 has the wider cabin: 2.49 m against 2.41 m for the Global 6500. They are level at 516 kts.
Global 6500 or G700?
Which flies further, the Global 6500 or the G700?
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 6,600 nm for the Global 6500.
Which has the wider cabin, the Global 6500 or the G700?
The G700 has the wider cabin: 2.49 m against 2.41 m for the Global 6500.
Which is faster, the Global 6500 or the G700?
They are level at 516 kts.
Which seats more passengers?
The G700 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the Global 6500.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6500 or the G700?
Pre-owned, the Global 6500 sells for about $40 million to $57.5 million (October 2026) and the G700 for about $73.4 million to $82 million (July 2026). New, they listed at $56 million (2018) and $79 million (2025).
Global 6500 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 6500 Bombardier | G700 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) | 7,750 nm (14,353 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 516 kts (Mach 0.88) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 | Mach 0.935 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 6,145 ft | 5,995 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,236 ft (best) | 3,150 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 13 | 13 to 16 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 17 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | Not published | 13 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 5 (best) |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 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 | Not published | 2,603 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | Not published | 20 |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 2,840 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 |
| Thrust per engine | 15,125 lbf | 18,250 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 99,500 lb | 107,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 45,050 lb | 49,400 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2019 | 2024 |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| New price | $56M (2018) | $79M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $40M to $57.5M | $73.4M to $82M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,198 | $8,711 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the UK charter list | Counted with the Global 6000 | 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 6500
- Seats
- 12 to 13 (max 17)
- Range
- 6,600 nm
- Cabin
- 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m)
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- Counted with the Global 6000 family
UK operators: Jet Concierge Club, Catreus, Luxaviation United Kingdom
Global 6500 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 6500 or the G700?+
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 6,600 nm for the Global 6500.
Which has the wider cabin, the Global 6500 or the G700?+
The G700 has the wider cabin: 2.49 m against 2.41 m for the Global 6500.
Which is faster, the Global 6500 or the G700?+
They are level at 516 kts.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G700 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the Global 6500.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6500 or the G700?+
Pre-owned, the Global 6500 sells for about $40 million to $57.5 million (October 2026) and the G700 for about $73.4 million to $82 million (July 2026). New, they listed at $56 million (2018) and $79 million (2025).
Where these numbers come from
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.009
- Aviation Week BCA aircraft overview (2022)
- Bombardier Global 6500 factsheet (2024)
- GlobalAir Global 6500 specifications
- Business Jet Traveler, Global 6500 (May 2018)
- Guardian Jet Global 6500 brochure
- 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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