Bombardier Global 6500 vs Embraer Lineage 1000
The Global 6500 flies further: 6,600 nm against 4,600 nm for the Lineage 1000. The Lineage 1000 has the wider cabin: 2.64 m against 2.41 m for the Global 6500. The Global 6500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 472 kts for the Lineage 1000.
Global 6500 or Lineage 1000?
Which flies further, the Global 6500 or the Lineage 1000?
The Global 6500 flies further: 6,600 nm against 4,600 nm for the Lineage 1000.
Which has the wider cabin, the Global 6500 or the Lineage 1000?
The Lineage 1000 has the wider cabin: 2.64 m against 2.41 m for the Global 6500.
Which is faster, the Global 6500 or the Lineage 1000?
The Global 6500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 472 kts for the Lineage 1000.
Which seats more passengers?
The Lineage 1000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 19 against up to 13 for the Global 6500.
Global 6500 vs Lineage 1000 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the DGCA list (31 August 2026).
| Specification | Global 6500 Bombardier | Lineage 1000 Embraer |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) (best) | 4,600 nm (8,519 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 516 kts (Mach 0.88) (best) | 472 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) | 455 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 (best) | Mach 0.82 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft (best) | 41,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 6,145 ft | 6,076 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,236 ft (best) | 2,450 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 13 | 19 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 17 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | Not published | 7 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 5 (best) |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) | 84 ft 3 in (25.68 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) | 8 ft 8 in (2.64 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | Not published | 3,914 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 443 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 | 2 × GE CF34-10E7-B |
| Thrust per engine | 15,125 lbf | 18,500 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 99,500 lb | 120,150 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 45,050 lb | 48,217 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2019 | 2009 |
| In production | Yes | No |
| New price | $56M (2018) | $53M (2019) |
| Pre-owned price | $40M to $57.5M | Not published |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,198 | $10,810 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On India's 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
Indian operators: Poonawalla Aviation, Reliance Commercial Dealers, Indo Pacific Aviation
Global 6500 specs, interior and price →Embraer Lineage 1000
- Seats
- 19 (max 19)
- Range
- 4,600 nm
- Cabin
- 3,914 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in India
Indian operators: Mytri Aviation
Lineage 1000 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 Lineage 1000?+
The Global 6500 flies further: 6,600 nm against 4,600 nm for the Lineage 1000.
Which has the wider cabin, the Global 6500 or the Lineage 1000?+
The Lineage 1000 has the wider cabin: 2.64 m against 2.41 m for the Global 6500.
Which is faster, the Global 6500 or the Lineage 1000?+
The Global 6500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 472 kts for the Lineage 1000.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Lineage 1000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 19 against up to 13 for the Global 6500.
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: Embraer 190 family (E190) occurrences, which includes the Lineage 1000
- Aviation Week: NBAA, Embraer Executive Jets introduces the Lineage 1000E (Oct 2013): range with eight passengers extended from 4,400 nm to 4,600 nm, up to 19 passengers in five cabin zones
- Business Jet Traveler: Spotlight on the Lineage 1000E business jet cabin interior (Feb 2016): range increased over the 190 by additional fuel tanks in the lower cargo hold
- Federal Register: Special conditions, Embraer Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ, flight-accessible Class C cargo compartment (Aug 2008)
- GlobalAir: Embraer Lineage 1000E specifications (Nov 2026): cabin volume 3,914 cu ft
- Jetcraft: Embraer Lineage 1000 overview, 2008 to 2013 (Dec 2023): maximum cruise speed 472 kts
- Celestique Aviation: Second life for Embraer Lineage 1000E, S/N 19000559 (2026): 19 passengers in five zones, convertible to 7 berths, three lavatories
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.071, Issue 28 (Sep 2026): ERJ 190-100 ECJ, commercially known as Lineage 1000, EASA approval 7 November 2007; ANAC type certificate EA-2005T13
- Wikipedia: Embraer Lineage 1000: first delivery 7 May 2009
- Sparfell and Partners: 2011 Embraer Lineage 1000 N666GL S/N 19000317 specifications (Oct 2019): 19 seats, 3 beds, forward 4 seats and 3-seat divan, mid cabin 6 seats, aft cabin two 3-seat divans
- VistaJet: Lineage 1000E factsheet (2024): up to 18 passengers, sleeps 7, three lavatories, forward galley, cabin accessible baggage 443 cu ft
- Aviation Safety Network: Embraer Lineage 1000 B-3203, near New Chitose, 23 December 2019
- Central Business Jets: 2013 Embraer Lineage 1000E S/N 19000611 brochure: 19 seats certified for takeoff and landing, entry berthing divan, five zones, bedroom with queen size bed
- ACASS via AircraftExchange: 2013 Embraer Lineage 1000 OE-LUV S/N 19000571 listing (2026): five zones, bedroom with queen size bed, en suite lavatory with shower
- Burrows Aerospace via GlobalAir: 2018 Lineage 1000E S/N 19000732 (D-AWOW) listing (2026): five zones, master suite, VIP lavatory with walk-in shower, Honeywell JetWave Ka-band
- Aircraft.com: 2015 Embraer Lineage 1000E S/N 19000632 listing: 443 cu ft baggage, 323 cu ft reachable in flight, three lavatories, five zones
- Aircraft.com: 2012 Embraer Lineage 1000 listing: welcome area and crew rest, crew lavatory, inflight accessible baggage compartment
- GlobalAir: Embraer Legacy 600 specifications (Nov 2026): MTOW 49,604 lb, 14 passengers, max range 3,400 nm, cabin 49 ft 10 in long, 6 ft 11 in wide, 6 ft tall, 1,656 cu ft, takeoff 5,614 ft
- Japan Transport Safety Board: Serious incident report AI2023-3-2, ERJ190-100ECJ B-3203, New Chitose, 23 December 2019 (Mar 2023)
- GlobalAir: Embraer Lineage 1000 specifications (Nov 2026): cabin length 84 ft 3 in, width 8 ft 8 in, height 6 ft 6 in, internal baggage 443 cu ft
- Business Jet Traveler: Embraer Lineage 1000E (2026): price new $53M
- Aviation Week: Embraer to stop producing Lineage 1000, Legacy 650 aircraft (Jul 2020)
- AirData News: Embraer stops offering Lineage and Legacy business jets (Aug 2020): Lineage 1000 phased out, an estimated 30 built
- CRAFT: Embraer Lineage 1000 ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024): list price new $53 million, average pre-owned value $22.5 million
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