Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream G600
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 6,600 nm for the G600. The G600 has the bigger cabin: 1,884 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550. The G600 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the G550.
G550 or G600?
Which flies further, the G550 or the G600?
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 6,600 nm for the G600.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G550 or the G600?
The G600 has the bigger cabin: 1,884 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550.
Which is faster, the G550 or the G600?
The G600 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the G550.
Which seats more passengers?
The G550 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 18 against up to 16 for the G600.
Which costs more to buy, the G550 or the G600?
Pre-owned, the G550 sells for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026) and the G600 for about $54.9 million to $69.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $62 million and $59.5 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
105 G550 and 18 G600 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
G550 vs G600 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | G550 Gulfstream | G600 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) (best) | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.885 | Mach 0.925 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,910 ft | 5,700 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,770 ft | 2,365 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 14 to 18 (best) | 13 to 16 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 10 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 m) | 45 ft 2 in (13.77 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,669 cu ft | 1,884 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 175 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | 14 | 14 |
| Cabin altitude | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft | 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW815GA |
| Thrust per engine | 15,385 lbf | 15,680 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 91,000 lb | 94,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 41,300 lb | 41,500 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2003 | 2019 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $62M | $59.5M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $15M to $35M | $54.9M to $69.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $8,163 | $14,404 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 105 aircraft (best) | 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
Gulfstream G550
- Seats
- 14 to 18 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,750 nm
- Cabin
- 1,669 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 105 in the US
US operators: Executive Jet Management, Solairus Aviation, STA Jets
G550 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 G550 or the G600?+
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 6,600 nm for the G600.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G550 or the G600?+
The G600 has the bigger cabin: 1,884 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550.
Which is faster, the G550 or the G600?+
The G600 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the G550.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G550 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 18 against up to 16 for the G600.
Which costs more to buy, the G550 or the G600?+
Pre-owned, the G550 sells for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026) and the G600 for about $54.9 million to $69.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $62 million and $59.5 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
105 G550 and 18 G600 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
- GlobalAir: G650 vs G550 (Sep 2026)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G550 occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- AIN: EASA approves 100 ft decision height for EVS-equipped Gulfstreams (2008)
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G550 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir G550 operating cost
- Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department: Serious Incident Report 1/2017, B-8256
- DC Aviation: Gulfstream G550 charter aircraft
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G550
- Business Jet Traveler: G550
- Flightglobal: G550
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5354 (2012)
- Gulfstream: 550th G550 delivered (2017)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5121 (2007)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5446 (2014)
- Magellan Jets G550
- AIN: G550 production ends (2021)
- 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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