Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,600 nm for the G600. The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,884 cu ft for the G600. They are level at 516 kts.
G600 or G650?
Which flies further, the G600 or the G650?
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,600 nm for the G600.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G600 or the G650?
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,884 cu ft for the G600.
Which is faster, the G600 or the G650?
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 G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G600 or the G650?
Pre-owned, the G600 sells for about $54.9 million to $69.5 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $59.5 million (2025) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
18 G600 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.
G600 vs G650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | G600 Gulfstream | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.925 | Mach 0.925 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,700 ft (best) | 5,858 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,365 ft (best) | 2,680 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 16 (best) | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 10 (best) | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin length | 45 ft 2 in (13.77 m) | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 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 | 1,884 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 175 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft (best) |
| Windows | 14 | 16 (best) |
| Cabin altitude | 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW815GA | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Thrust per engine | 15,680 lbf | 16,900 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 94,600 lb | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 41,500 lb | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2019 | 2012 |
| In production | Yes | No |
| New price | $59.5M (2025) | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $54.9M to $69.5M | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $14,404 | $8,366 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 18 aircraft | 93 aircraft (best) |
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 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 →
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 G600 or the G650?+
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 6,600 nm for the G600.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G600 or the G650?+
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,884 cu ft for the G600.
Which is faster, the G600 or the G650?+
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 G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G600 or the G650?+
Pre-owned, the G600 sells for about $54.9 million to $69.5 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $59.5 million (2025) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
18 G600 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
- 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
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650 vs G550, two jets, one mission, $29 million apart (Sep 2026)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G650 (GLF6) occurrences
- Gulfstream: G800 specifications
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6437 N700XT, 2020 (Sep 2026)
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G650 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): 498 US gal/h, Conklin & de Decker average
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650 overview, 2012 to present (Jun 2016): takeoff distance SL, ISA, MTOW
- NTSB: Aircraft Accident Report AAR-12-02, crash during experimental test flight, Gulfstream GVI (G650) N652GD, Roswell, New Mexico, 2 April 2011
- Qatar Executive G650ER factsheet
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G650
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.169
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650 S/N 6164 N270LE, 2016 (May 2026)
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650ER aircraft for sale, 12 listings (Oct 2026)
- Gulfstream: 100th G650 (2014)
- GlobalAir listing, 2016 G650ER S/N 6173 M-GAGA (13 passengers)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6515 EI-AER, 2022 (Sep 2026): powered berthable aft divan
- Controller.com listing, 2017 G650ER S/N 6260 N1PG (13 passengers, forward crew rest)
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650ER overview, 2013 to present (Jun 2021)
- Business Jet Traveler: G650 (2013)
- Gulfstream: G650 type certificate (2012)
- GlobalAir G650 operating cost
- AIAA: final G650 rolls off the line (2025)
- Business Jet Traveler: G650ER (2017)
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