Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream G650
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,750 nm for the G550. The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550. The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the G550.
G550 or G650?
Which flies further, the G550 or the G650?
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,750 nm for the G550.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G550 or the G650?
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550.
Which is faster, the G550 or the G650?
The G650 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 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G550 or the G650?
Pre-owned, the G550 sells for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $62 million and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
105 G550 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.
G550 vs G650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | G550 Gulfstream | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) (best) |
| 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 | 5,858 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,770 ft | Not published |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 14 to 18 (best) | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | Not published | 6 |
| Cabin zones | Not published | 4 |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 m) | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 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 | 1,669 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 195 cu ft |
| Windows | 14 | 16 (best) |
| Cabin altitude | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Thrust per engine | 15,385 lbf | 16,900 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 91,000 lb | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 41,300 lb | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2003 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $62M | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $15M to $35M | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $8,163 | $8,366 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 105 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
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, Superior Transportation Associates
G550 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 →Compare with other heavy jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the G550 or the G650?+
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,750 nm for the G550.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G550 or the G650?+
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550.
Which is faster, the G550 or the G650?+
The G650 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 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G550 or the G650?+
Pre-owned, the G550 sells for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $62 million and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
105 G550 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
- Gulfstream: 550th G550 delivered (2017)
- GlobalAir G550 operating cost
- Magellan Jets G550
- Flightglobal: G550
- Business Jet Traveler: G550
- AIN: G550 production ends (2021)
- GlobalAir: G650 vs G550 (Sep 2026)
- 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)
- AIAA: final G650 rolls off the line (2025)
- GlobalAir G650 operating cost
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