Bombardier Global 6000 vs Gulfstream G700
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000. The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 2,002 cu ft for the Global 6000. The G700 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 504 kts for the Global 6000.
Global 6000 or G700?
Which flies further, the Global 6000 or the G700?
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 6000 or the G700?
The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 2,002 cu ft for the Global 6000.
Which is faster, the Global 6000 or the G700?
The G700 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 504 kts for the Global 6000.
Which seats more passengers?
The G700 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 14 for the Global 6000.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6000 or the G700?
Pre-owned, the Global 6000 sells for about $18 million to $38.0 million (October 2026) and the G700 for about $73.4 million to $82 million (July 2026). New, they listed at $62.3 million (2018) and $79 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
106 Global 6000 and 13 G700 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 G700 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Global 6000 Bombardier | G700 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,000 nm (11,112 km) | 7,750 nm (14,353 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 0.935 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 6,476 ft | 5,995 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,243 ft (best) | 3,150 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 14 | 13 to 16 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 17 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 | 13 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 5 (best) |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) | 56 ft 11 in (17.35 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) | 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 2,002 cu ft | 2,603 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | Not published | 20 |
| Cabin altitude | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | 2,840 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 18,250 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 99,500 lb | 107,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 45,050 lb | 49,400 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2012 | 2024 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $62.3M (2018) | $79M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $18M to $38.0M | $73.4M to $82M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,800 | $8,711 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 106 aircraft (best) | 13 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 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 G700
- Seats
- 13 to 16 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,750 nm
- Cabin
- 2,603 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 13 in the US
US operators: Flexjet, Solairus Aviation, Clay Lacy Aviation
G700 specs, interior and price →Compare with other heavy jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Global 6000 or the G700?+
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 6,000 nm for the Global 6000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 6000 or the G700?+
The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 2,002 cu ft for the Global 6000.
Which is faster, the Global 6000 or the G700?+
The G700 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 504 kts for the Global 6000.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G700 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 14 for the Global 6000.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6000 or the G700?+
Pre-owned, the Global 6000 sells for about $18 million to $38.0 million (October 2026) and the G700 for about $73.4 million to $82 million (July 2026). New, they listed at $62.3 million (2018) and $79 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
106 Global 6000 and 13 G700 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
- VistaJet Global 6000
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.009
- GlobalAir: History of the Global Express variants
- Bombardier Global 6500 factsheet (2024)
- Business Jet Interiors International, Premier cabin (2017)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 6000 S/N 9511
- AIN, Bombardier order for four Global 6000s (2018)
- AOPA Pilot, First look at the Global 6000 (2012)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 6000 S/N 9452
- Jetcraft Global 6000 overview (2023)
- Guardian Jet Global 6000 brochure
- Bombardier: Ka-band Wi-Fi certified for Global 5000 and 6000 (2016)
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Global Express
- Business Jet Traveler, Global 6500 (May 2018)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G700 (GA7C) occurrences
- Gulfstream: 100th G650 (2014): 7,000 nm at Mach 0.85
- Gulfstream: G800 specifications
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G700 ownership and operating costs (Dec 2024): list price $75 million when deliveries began
- Bombardier: Global 7500 factsheet (Apr 2024)
- Gulfstream: G700 specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 2,603 cu ft
- GlobalAir: The Gulfstream G700 market and the Bombardier competition, Philip Rushton (Sep 2025)
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G700 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): typical 16 passengers
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G650/G700/G800 (first deliveries 23 April 2024; 135 built by October 2026)
- Gulfstream: G700 earns FAA certification (Mar 2024)
- Flexjet: Gulfstream G700 fleet page and specification sheet (2025, aircraft pictured N100FX): 15-passenger day and night plans
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G700 overview (Aug 2024): long-range speed 488 kts
- Qatar Airways: Qatar Executive welcomes the world's first Gulfstream G700 aircraft to Doha (May 2024): four living areas, rear stateroom with fixed bed
- Gulfstream: G700 earns EASA certification (May 2024)
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650 specifications and operating cost
- Qatar Executive: Gulfstream G700 factsheet with Gulfstream floor plan for Qatar Airways aircraft No. 2 (13 seats, sleeps 8)
- Business Insider via AOL: I toured 2 rare ultra-luxurious Gulfstream G700s (Dec 2025): Qatar Executive seats 13, Flexjet 15
- Business Jet Traveler: G650ER (2017): cabin volume 2,138 cu ft
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G700 operating cost report (Oct 2026): $8,711 per hour at 450 hours a year
- AIAA: Gulfstream delivers first two G700s (Apr 2024)
- FAA: Flight Standardization Board report, Gulfstream GVIII-G700 (type certificate T00015AT, type rating GVIII, G800 added)
- Flexjet: Gulfstream G700 specification sheet (2025): in-flight luggage access
- Glintero: Gulfstream G700 (Oct 2026): Duncan Aviation Vref valuation $73.38M to $82M, July 2026
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