Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G600
They are level at 6,600 nm. The Global 6500 has the wider cabin: 2.41 m against 2.31 m for the G600. They are level at 516 kts.
Global 6500 or G600?
Which flies further, the Global 6500 or the G600?
They are level at 6,600 nm.
Which has the wider cabin, the Global 6500 or the G600?
The Global 6500 has the wider cabin: 2.41 m against 2.31 m for the G600.
Which is faster, the Global 6500 or the G600?
They are level at 516 kts.
Which seats more passengers?
The G600 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the Global 6500.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6500 or the G600?
Pre-owned, the Global 6500 sells for about $40 million to $57.5 million (October 2026) and the G600 for about $54.9 million to $69.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $56 million (2018) and $59.5 million (2025).
Global 6500 vs G600 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Global 6500 Bombardier | G600 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 516 kts (Mach 0.88) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 | Mach 0.925 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 6,145 ft | 5,700 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,236 ft (best) | 2,365 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 13 | 13 to 16 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 17 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | Not published | 10 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) | 45 ft 2 in (13.77 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) (best) | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | Not published | 1,884 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 175 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | Not published | 14 |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW815GA |
| Thrust per engine | 15,125 lbf | 15,680 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 99,500 lb | 94,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 45,050 lb | 41,500 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2019 | 2019 |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| New price | $56M (2018) | $59.5M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $40M to $57.5M | $54.9M to $69.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,198 | $14,404 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | Counted with the Global 6000 | 18 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
US operators: NetJets Aviation, Solairus Aviation, Planet Nine Private Air
Global 6500 specs, interior and price →Gulfstream G600
- Seats
- 13 to 16 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,600 nm
- Cabin
- 1,884 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 18 in the US
US operators: Solairus Aviation, Clay Lacy Aviation, Wingtip Aviation
G600 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 G600?+
They are level at 6,600 nm.
Which has the wider cabin, the Global 6500 or the G600?+
The Global 6500 has the wider cabin: 2.41 m against 2.31 m for the G600.
Which is faster, the Global 6500 or the G600?+
They are level at 516 kts.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G600 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the Global 6500.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 6500 or the G600?+
Pre-owned, the Global 6500 sells for about $40 million to $57.5 million (October 2026) and the G600 for about $54.9 million to $69.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $56 million (2018) and $59.5 million (2025).
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: Gulfstream G600 (GA6C) occurrences: 1 listed, N600WE, Birmingham, 27 May 2026, no fatalities, substantial damage
- Gulfstream: G500 specifications (Oct 2026): 5,300 nm at Mach 0.85, 4,500 nm at Mach 0.90, MTOW 79,600 lb, fuel 30,250 lb, PW814GA of 15,144 lb, cabin 41 ft 6 in and 1,715 cu ft, up to 3 living areas, sleeps 8, takeoff 5,300 ft, baggage 175 cu ft
- Gulfstream: G700 specifications (Oct 2026): 7,750 nm at Mach 0.85, cabin length excluding baggage 56 ft 11 in
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G600 certified for steep approaches (May 2024): FAA certification; London City and Lugano named as steep-approach airports
- Gulfstream: G600 specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 1,884 cu ft (53.35 m3)
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G600 compare page (accessed Nov 2026): 5 for sale (2.48% of the fleet), asks $54,900,000 to $69,500,000, model years 2019 to 2025
- Federal Register: AD 2023-14-08, Gulfstream GVII-G600 S/N 73001 to 73051 (effective 24 Aug 2023): 4,000-cycle life limit for the inboard flap actuator yoke fittings
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G500/G600: unveiled 14 October 2014, G600 first flight 17 December 2016, FAA type and production certificates 28 June 2019, first delivery 8 August 2019, 200th G600 delivered March 2026
- Guardian Jet: 2021 Gulfstream G600 N700ES S/N 73060 specifications (Oct 2023): in-flight accessible baggage bay
- Jetcraft: 2020 Gulfstream G600 S/N 73017 specification sheet (Jun 2022): 15 passengers, forward galley, four-place double club, four-place conference group opposite a two-place double club, two-place club opposite a three-place divan, forward and aft lavatories, forward crew rest, jump seat, espresso maker, coffee maker, microwave, high-temperature oven and ice drawer
- Jetcraft: 2021 Gulfstream G600 S/N 73047 specification sheet (Nov 2023): 16 passengers in four zones, forward galley, four-place club, two-place divan opposite a two-place club, four-place conference group opposite a credenza, dual two-place divans, forward and aft lavatories
- Jetcraft: 2022 Gulfstream G600 S/N 73099 specification sheet (Aug 2026): 13 passengers, forward galley, Starlink internet, forward crew rest, jump seat, forward and aft lavatories
- Federal Register via US DOT: FAA airworthiness directive for Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600, docket FAA-2020-0199 (effective 13 March 2020): AFM revision after the alpha limiter engaged in the landing flare
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G600 overview, 2019 to present (Dec 2022): typical 16 passenger and 4 crew seats
- Flying: Gulfstream G500, G600 receive EASA steep approach landing certification (Jan 2026): announced 12 January 2026, demonstrated at London City and Lugano
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet IM.A.595, Gulfstream GVII, Issue 15 (Nov 2025): models GVII-G500 and GVII-G600; State of Design TCDS FAA T00021AT; GVII-G600 FAA TC 28 June 2019, EASA TC 11 May 2020; special condition G600-D-16 Flight Crew Sleeping Facility
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G600 ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024): list price $54.5 million when deliveries began in 2019; no cost estimate published
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G600 specifications and operating cost (accessed Nov 2026): factory list price $59,500,000 as of Q2 2025
- WBRC: NTSB releases report on incident at BHM airport (31 Jul 2026): G600 landing in heavy rain at Birmingham, 27 May 2026, 2 crew and 12 passengers, no injuries, substantial damage to the right wing; probable cause the crew's decision to continue the approach into adverse weather
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