Bombardier Global 5000 vs Gulfstream G650
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000. The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000. The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 513 kts for the Global 5000.
Global 5000 or G650?
Which flies further, the Global 5000 or the G650?
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the G650?
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the G650?
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 513 kts for the Global 5000.
Which seats more passengers?
They are level at up to 13.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the G650?
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2023) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in India?
3 Global 5000 and 0 G650 are on India's DGCA charter list today. Both charter at heavy-jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Global 5000 vs G650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the DGCA list (31 August 2026).
| Specification | Global 5000 Bombardier | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 5,200 nm (9,630 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 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 0.925 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,430 ft (best) | 5,858 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,670 ft | Not published |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 (best) | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin length | 40 ft 9 in (12.41 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 | 1,889 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft |
| Windows | Not published | 16 |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 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 | 92,500 lb | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 39,250 lb | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2005 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $50.4M (2023) | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $16M to $25M | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $9,921 | $8,366 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On India's charter list | 3 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 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 →
Gulfstream G650
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,138 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 0 in India
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Global 5000 or the G650?+
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the G650?+
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the G650?+
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 513 kts for the Global 5000.
Which seats more passengers?+
They are level at up to 13.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the G650?+
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2023) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in India?+
3 Global 5000 and 0 G650 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
- 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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