Bombardier Global 6000 vs Bombardier Global 6500
The Global 6500 flies further: 6,600 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000. They are level at 2.41 m. The Global 6500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 504 kts for the Global 6000.
Global 6000 or Global 6500?
Which flies further, the Global 6000 or the Global 6500?
The Global 6500 flies further: 6,600 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000.
Which has the wider cabin, the Global 6000 or the Global 6500?
They are level at 2.41 m.
Which is faster, the Global 6000 or the Global 6500?
The Global 6500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 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 6500.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6000 or the Global 6500?
Pre-owned, the Global 6000 sells for about $18 million to $38.0 million (October 2026) and the Global 6500 for about $40 million to $57.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $62.3 million (2018) and $56 million (2018).
Global 6000 vs Global 6500 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Global 6000 Bombardier | Global 6500 Bombardier |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,000 nm (11,112 km) | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 504 kts (Mach 0.88) | 516 kts (Mach 0.88) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 487 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.89 | Mach 0.9 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 6,476 ft | 6,145 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,243 ft | 2,236 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 14 (best) | 12 to 13 |
| Maximum seats | 17 | 17 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 | Not published |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) |
| 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 | 2,002 cu ft | Not published |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Cabin altitude | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 15,125 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 99,500 lb | 99,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 45,050 lb | 45,050 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2012 | 2019 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $62.3M (2018) | $56M (2018) |
| Pre-owned price | $18M to $38.0M | $40M to $57.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,800 | $7,198 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 106 aircraft | Counted with the Global 6000 |
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 6000
- Seats
- 12 to 14 (max 17)
- Range
- 6,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,002 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 106 in the US
US operators: NetJets Aviation, Solairus Aviation, Planet Nine Private Air
Global 6000 specs, interior and price →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
US operators: NetJets Aviation, Solairus Aviation, Planet Nine Private Air
Global 6500 specs, interior and price →Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Global 6000 or the Global 6500?+
The Global 6500 flies further: 6,600 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000.
Which has the wider cabin, the Global 6000 or the Global 6500?+
They are level at 2.41 m.
Which is faster, the Global 6000 or the Global 6500?+
The Global 6500 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 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 6500.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6000 or the Global 6500?+
Pre-owned, the Global 6000 sells for about $18 million to $38.0 million (October 2026) and the Global 6500 for about $40 million to $57.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $62.3 million (2018) and $56 million (2018).
Where these numbers come from
- 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)
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.009
- 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
- GlobalAir Global 6500 specifications
- Aviation Week BCA aircraft overview (2022)
- Guardian Jet Global 6500 brochure
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