Bombardier Global 6000 vs Gulfstream G650
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000. The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 2,002 cu ft for the Global 6000. The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 504 kts for the Global 6000.
Global 6000 or G650?
Which flies further, the Global 6000 or the G650?
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 6000 or the G650?
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 2,002 cu ft for the Global 6000.
Which is faster, the Global 6000 or the G650?
The G650 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 G650.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6000 or the G650?
Pre-owned, the Global 6000 sells for about $18 million to $38.0 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $62.3 million (2018) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
106 Global 6000 and 93 G650 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy-jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Global 6000 vs G650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Global 6000 Bombardier | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,000 nm (11,112 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 504 kts (Mach 0.88) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 487 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.89 | Mach 0.925 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 6,476 ft | 5,858 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,243 ft | Not published |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 14 (best) | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 17 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 (best) | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 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 | 2,002 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft |
| Windows | Not published | 16 |
| Cabin altitude | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | 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 | 99,500 lb | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 45,050 lb | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2012 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $62.3M (2018) | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $18M to $38.0M | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,800 | $8,366 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 106 aircraft (best) | 93 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 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 →
Gulfstream G650
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,138 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 93 in the US
US operators: Flexjet, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Solairus Aviation
G650 specs, interior and price →Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Global 6000 or the G650?+
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 6000 or the G650?+
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 2,002 cu ft for the Global 6000.
Which is faster, the Global 6000 or the G650?+
The G650 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 G650.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6000 or the G650?+
Pre-owned, the Global 6000 sells for about $18 million to $38.0 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $62.3 million (2018) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
106 Global 6000 and 93 G650 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy-jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
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
- 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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