Bombardier Global 5000 vs Bombardier Global 6000
The Global 6000 flies further: 6,000 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000. The Global 6000 has the bigger cabin: 2,002 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000. The Global 5000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 513 kts against 504 kts for the Global 6000.
Global 5000 or Global 6000?
Which flies further, the Global 5000 or the Global 6000?
The Global 6000 flies further: 6,000 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the Global 6000?
The Global 6000 has the bigger cabin: 2,002 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the Global 6000?
The Global 5000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 513 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 Global 5000.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the Global 6000?
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the Global 6000 for about $18 million to $38.0 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2023) and $62.3 million (2018).
Which is easier to charter in India?
3 Global 5000 and 10 Global 6000 are on India's DGCA charter list today. Both charter at heavy-jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Global 5000 vs Global 6000 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the DGCA list (31 August 2026).
| Specification | Global 5000 Bombardier | Global 6000 Bombardier |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 5,200 nm (9,630 km) | 6,000 nm (11,112 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 513 kts (Mach 0.89) (best) | 504 kts (Mach 0.88) |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) | 487 kts (Mach 0.85) |
| Maximum speed | Not published | Mach 0.89 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,430 ft (best) | 6,476 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,670 ft | 2,243 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 | 12 to 14 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 19 (best) | 17 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 | 7 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 40 ft 9 in (12.41 m) | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,889 cu ft | 2,002 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 92,500 lb | 99,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 39,250 lb | 45,050 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2005 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $50.4M (2023) | $62.3M (2018) |
| Pre-owned price | $16M to $25M | $18M to $38.0M |
| Operating cost per hour | $9,921 | $7,800 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On India's charter list | 3 aircraft | 10 aircraft (best) |
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 5000
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 5,200 nm
- Cabin
- 1,889 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 3 in India
Indian operators: EHA Aviation, RPSG Resources, Zest Aviation
Global 5000 specs, interior and price →
Bombardier Global 6000
- Seats
- 12 to 14 (max 17)
- Range
- 6,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,002 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 10 in India
Indian operators: Poonawalla Aviation, Reliance Commercial Dealers, Indo Pacific Aviation
Global 6000 specs, interior and price →Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Global 5000 or the Global 6000?+
The Global 6000 flies further: 6,000 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the Global 6000?+
The Global 6000 has the bigger cabin: 2,002 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the Global 6000?+
The Global 5000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 513 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 Global 5000.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the Global 6000?+
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the Global 6000 for about $18 million to $38.0 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2023) and $62.3 million (2018).
Which is easier to charter in India?+
3 Global 5000 and 10 Global 6000 are on India's DGCA charter list today. Both charter at heavy-jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Bombardier release via Airframer (2008)
- VistaJet Global 5000
- Business Jet Traveler: Global 5000
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.009
- Jetcraft Global 5000 overview
- GlobalAir Global 5000 operating cost
- Jetadvisors Global 5000
- 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)
- 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
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