Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream G650
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,750 nm for the G550. The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550. The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the G550.
G550 or G650?
Which flies further, the G550 or the G650?
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,750 nm for the G550.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G550 or the G650?
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550.
Which is faster, the G550 or the G650?
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the G550.
Which seats more passengers?
The G550 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 18 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G550 or the G650?
Pre-owned, the G550 sells for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $62 million and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the UK?
1 G550 and 0 G650 are on the UK CAA charter list today. Both charter at heavy-jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
G550 vs G650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the CAA AOC holders list (5 October 2026) and operators' published fleets.
| Specification | G550 Gulfstream | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.885 | Mach 0.925 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,910 ft | 5,858 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,770 ft | Not published |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 14 to 18 (best) | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | Not published | 6 |
| Cabin zones | Not published | 4 |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 m) | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 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 | 1,669 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 195 cu ft |
| Windows | 14 | 16 (best) |
| Cabin altitude | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Thrust per engine | 15,385 lbf | 16,900 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 91,000 lb | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 41,300 lb | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2003 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $62M | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $15M to $35M | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $8,163 | $8,366 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the UK charter list | 1 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
Gulfstream G550
- Seats
- 14 to 18 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,750 nm
- Cabin
- 1,669 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in the UK
UK operators: Jet Concierge Club
G550 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
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the G550 or the G650?+
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,750 nm for the G550.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G550 or the G650?+
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550.
Which is faster, the G550 or the G650?+
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the G550.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G550 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 18 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G550 or the G650?+
Pre-owned, the G550 sells for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $62 million and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the UK?+
1 G550 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
- Gulfstream: 550th G550 delivered (2017)
- GlobalAir G550 operating cost
- Magellan Jets G550
- Flightglobal: G550
- Business Jet Traveler: G550
- AIN: G550 production ends (2021)
- GlobalAir: G650 vs G550 (Sep 2026)
- 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)
- AIAA: final G650 rolls off the line (2025)
- GlobalAir G650 operating cost
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