Gulfstream G650 vs Gulfstream G700
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 7,000 nm for the G650. The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 2,138 cu ft for the G650. They are level at 516 kts.
G650 or G700?
Which flies further, the G650 or the G700?
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 7,000 nm for the G650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G650 or the G700?
The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 2,138 cu ft for the G650.
Which is faster, the G650 or the G700?
They are level at 516 kts.
Which seats more passengers?
The G700 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G650 or the G700?
Pre-owned, the G650 sells for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026) and the G700 for about $73.4 million to $82 million (July 2026). New, they listed at $64.5 million (2013) and $79 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
93 G650 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.
G650 vs G700 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | G650 Gulfstream | G700 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) | 7,750 nm (14,353 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 0.935 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,858 ft (best) | 5,995 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,680 ft (best) | 3,150 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 | 13 to 16 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 13 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cabin length | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) | 56 ft 11 in (17.35 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) (best) | 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) (best) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Cabin volume | 2,138 cu ft | 2,603 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | 16 | 20 (best) |
| Cabin altitude | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft | 2,840 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 |
| Thrust per engine | 16,900 lbf | 18,250 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 99,600 lb | 107,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 44,200 lb | 49,400 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2012 | 2024 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $64.5M (2013) | $79M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $43M to $53M | $73.4M to $82M |
| Operating cost per hour | $8,366 | $8,711 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 93 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 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 →
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 G650 or the G700?+
The G700 flies further: 7,750 nm against 7,000 nm for the G650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the G650 or the G700?+
The G700 has the bigger cabin: 2,603 cu ft against 2,138 cu ft for the G650.
Which is faster, the G650 or the G700?+
They are level at 516 kts.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G700 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the G650 or the G700?+
Pre-owned, the G650 sells for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026) and the G700 for about $73.4 million to $82 million (July 2026). New, they listed at $64.5 million (2013) and $79 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
93 G650 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: 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)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G700 (GA7C) occurrences
- 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)
- 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
- 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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