Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream G700
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 6,750 nm for the G550. The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550. The G700 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 488 kts for the G550.
G550 or G700?
Which flies further, the G550 or the G700?
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 6,750 nm for the G550.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G550 or the G700?
The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550.
Which is faster, the G550 or the G700?
The G700 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 G700.
Which costs more to buy, the G550 or the G700?
Pre-owned, the G550 sells for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026) and the G700 for about $73.4 million to $82 million (July 2026). New, they listed at $62 million and $79 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
105 G550 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.
G550 vs G700 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | G550 Gulfstream | G700 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) | 7,750 nm (14,353 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 0.935 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,910 ft (best) | 5,995 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,770 ft (best) | 3,150 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 14 to 18 (best) | 13 to 16 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 13 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 5 (best) |
| Cabin length | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 m) | 56 ft 11 in (17.35 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 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 | 1,669 cu ft | 2,603 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | 14 | 20 (best) |
| Cabin altitude | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft | 2,840 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 |
| Thrust per engine | 15,385 lbf | 18,250 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 91,000 lb | 107,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 41,300 lb | 49,400 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2003 | 2024 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $62M | $79M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $15M to $35M | $73.4M to $82M |
| Operating cost per hour | $8,163 | $8,711 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 105 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
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 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 G550 or the G700?+
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 6,750 nm for the G550.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G550 or the G700?+
The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft for the G550.
Which is faster, the G550 or the G700?+
The G700 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 G700.
Which costs more to buy, the G550 or the G700?+
Pre-owned, the G550 sells for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026) and the G700 for about $73.4 million to $82 million (July 2026). New, they listed at $62 million and $79 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
105 G550 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
- 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 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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