Gulfstream G650
Fast, wide-cabin Gulfstream with 7,000 nm of range, or 7,500 nm as the G650ER, and a top speed of Mach 0.925.
- Passengers
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- Cruise
- Mach 0.85
- On charter in Canada
- 4 aircraft
What is the Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is an ultra-long-range business jet. Listings we checked seat 11 to 19 passengers in three or four cabin zones, and 13 is common. It flies about 7,000 nm non-stop, or 7,500 nm in the G650ER version. It entered service in December 2012, and production ended in February 2025 when the G800 replaced it.
7,000 nm of range at Mach 0.85, or 7,500 nm in the G650ER, enough for routes such as the Middle East to North America.
Top speed of Mach 0.925 and a high-speed cruise of 516 knots.
Wide cabin: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) across, 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) tall and 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) long, with 16 large 28 in windows.
Cabin held at 4,850 ft while flying at 51,000 ft.
4 fly with 3 operators holding a Canadian air licence and Transport Canada air operator certificate, based in Calgary, Dorval and Mississauga. Altivo Jets books them through these licensed operators.
Gulfstream G650 specifications
Manufacturer and regulator figures for the G650, checked October 2026. Range assumes Mach 0.85 long-range cruise (Gulfstream); the G650ER flies 7,500 nm; real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.
| Specification | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Range | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.925 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,858 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,680 ft |
| Cabin | |
| Typical charter seats | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 4 |
| Cabin length | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) |
| Cabin width | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Cabin volume | 2,138 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft |
| Windows | 16 |
| Cabin altitude | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | |
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Thrust per engine | 16,900 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | |
| First delivered | 2012 |
| In production | No |
| New price | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $8,366 |
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.
Sources:GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650 vs G550, two jets, one mission, $29 million apart (Sep 2026)Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G650 (GLF6) occurrencesGulfstream: G800 specificationsGuardian 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 averageJetcraft: Gulfstream G650 overview, 2012 to present (Jun 2016): takeoff distance SL, ISA, MTOWNTSB: Aircraft Accident Report AAR-12-02, crash during experimental test flight, Gulfstream GVI (G650) N652GD, Roswell, New Mexico, 2 April 2011Qatar Executive G650ER factsheetWikipedia: Gulfstream G650EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.169
Fuel burn and CO2
The G650 burns about 498 US gallons (1,508 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 4.8 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.
| Flight | Fuel | CO2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 flight hour | 1,510 kg | 4.8 tonnes |
| 3 flight hours | 4,520 kg | 14.3 tonnes |
| 8 flight hours | 12,060 kg | 38.1 tonnes |
Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.
G650 interior and cabin layout
G650s are fitted out by their owners, from about 11 to 19 seats in three or four zones. Thirteen seats is a common charter layout. We confirm the exact seat map, beds and Wi-Fi with each quote. The layouts below come from specification sheets and listings of aircraft offered for sale.
Inside the G650
Cabin layouts
- Four single club seats
- Two single seats opposite a three-place divan
- Four-place conference group
- Credenza opposite with a monitor on an electric lift
- Four single seats with two console tables
- Four single seats with two console tables
- Three-place divan across from a credenza
- Aft lavatory behind
- Four club seats with two console tables
- Three-place divan across from a credenza
- Four-place conference group across from two club seats
- Two facing three-place divans
- 17 of the 19 seats are certified for takeoff and landing
How big is the cabin?
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) tall and 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m), 2,138 cu ft in all.
Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.
Cabin size
46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) long, 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) wide and 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) tall: 2,138 cu ft of cabin space.
Galley
Usually forward, with a refrigerator, high-temperature oven, microwave and coffee maker on the specification sheets we checked. Some aircraft have the galley aft.
Lavatories
Two on the aircraft we checked: a forward lavatory and an aft passenger lavatory, both with vacuum toilets.
Crew rest
Many aircraft have a forward crew rest for long flights. Listings for S/N 6173, 6260 and 6515 show one.
Wi-Fi and connectivity
Varies by aircraft. Most listings show Ka-band high-speed internet; some aircraft now have Starlink, and Iridium or SwiftBroadband are common backups. We confirm the system for your aircraft.
Baggage
195 cu ft hold at the back of the cabin.
Cabin altitude
4,850 ft at 51,000 ft. A lower cabin altitude means less fatigue and better sleep on long flights.
Beds
Up to 6 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.
Cabin updates
Gulfstream PlaneView II flight deck with fly-by-wire controls. Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System and a Rockwell Collins head-up display as standard. Large bulkhead monitors, and personal seat monitors on some aircraft.
Sources:Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650 S/N 6164 N270LE, 2016 (May 2026)GlobalAir listing, 2016 G650ER S/N 6173 M-GAGA (13 passengers)Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6437 N700XT, 2020 (Sep 2026)Gulfstream: G650 type certificate (2012)Qatar Executive: Gulfstream G650ER factsheet (13 passengers, sleeping capacity 6)
On board: what to expect
- ✓Stand-up cabin6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) tall
- ✓BedsDivans and seats make up into beds; Qatar Executive's G650ER sleeps six
- ~Private aft stateroomFitted on some aircraft, such as S/N 6515
- ✓Enclosed passenger lavatoryAft, with a vacuum toilet
- ✓Separate forward lavatoryForward, on the aircraft we checked
- ~Crew restForward crew rest on many aircraft
- ✓Full galleyOven, microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker
- ~Wi-FiKa-band on most; Starlink on some
- ✓Bulkhead monitors26 in HD monitors on the aircraft we checked
- ✓Head-up display and enhanced visionStandard on the G650
Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.
Sources:Qatar Executive: Gulfstream G650ER factsheet (cabin height 1.96 m, width 2.59 m, length 14.27 m)Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6515 EI-AER, 2022 (Sep 2026): powered berthable aft divanGuardian Jet spec sheet, G650 S/N 6164 N270LE, 2016 (May 2026)GlobalAir listing, 2016 G650ER S/N 6173 M-GAGA (13 passengers)Controller.com listing, 2017 G650ER S/N 6260 N1PG (13 passengers, forward crew rest)GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650ER aircraft for sale, 12 listings (Oct 2026)Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650 overview, 2012 to present (Jun 2016)
How much does a G650 cost?
A new G650 listed at about $64.5 million in 2013. Production has ended, so most buyers look at pre-owned aircraft. Owning one also means paying to fly and maintain it, which is why most people who fly a few times a year charter instead.
Buy new
Price reported by Business Jet Traveler in 2013; the G650ER retailed at $69.4 million in 2017.
Buy pre-owned
Asking prices of the two G650 listings on the GlobalAir marketplace in mid-September 2026 (average about $48 million). G650ER listings averaged about $46 million. September 2026.
Cost to operate
Total cost per hour including fixed costs at 425 hours a year, GlobalAir. Fuel burn about 498 US gallons an hour.
Sources:Business Jet Traveler: G650 (2013)GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650 vs G550, two jets, one mission, $29 million apart (Sep 2026)
G650 charter cost per hour in Canada (2026)
You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Heavy jets like the G650 charter at about C$16.9k to C$26.3k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.
Heavy jets, per flight hour
What moves the price
- Positioning: one-way trips usually pay for the empty flight home.
- Crew overnights and waiting days on multi-day trips.
- Airport and handling fees, plus GST or HST where it applies, and airport fees.
- Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.
Charter or own?
Owning a G650 costs about C$2.44 million a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about C$12,500 for every flight hour. At the hours most owners fly, chartering costs less per hour, and you pay nothing when you do not fly.
| You fly | Owning (per hour) | Charter in Canada (per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 hours a year | C$61,200 per hour | C$16.9k to C$26.3k per hour |
| 100 hours a year | C$36,800 per hour | C$16.9k to C$26.3k per hour |
| 200 hours a year | C$24,700 per hour | C$16.9k to C$26.3k per hour |
| 300 hours a year | C$20,600 per hour | C$16.9k to C$26.3k per hour |
CRAFT operating cost model (October 2026): crew, hangar, insurance, management and other fixed costs a year, plus fuel, maintenance, engine reserves and fees per flight hour, for a US-based aircraft flying 200 hours a year. Excludes buying the aircraft and depreciation. Converted at C$1.4161 to the dollar (16 October 2026). Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.
Sources:CRAFT: Gulfstream G650 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
G650 range: routes it flies non-stop
With about 7,000 nm of range, the G650 links Canada with the wider region without a fuel stop. Popular Canadian routes:
- Distance
- 3,075 nm
- Flight time
- 6h 36m
- Indicative one-way price
- C$111k to C$173k
- Distance
- 2,351 nm
- Flight time
- 5h 07m
- Indicative one-way price
- C$86k to C$134k
- Distance
- 1,882 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 09m
- Indicative one-way price
- C$70k to C$109k
- Distance
- 1,807 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 00m
- Indicative one-way price
- C$68k to C$105k
- Distance
- 1,687 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 45m
- Indicative one-way price
- C$63k to C$99k
- Distance
- 1,124 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 36m
- Indicative one-way price
- C$44k to C$68k
- Distance
- 1,067 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 29m
- Indicative one-way price
- C$42k to C$65k
- Distance
- 923 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 12m
- Indicative one-way price
- C$37k to C$58k
Flight time at long-range cruise plus taxi and climb. Price is flight time at the hourly rates above, before taxes, positioning and airport charges.
Where the G650 can land
A long-range jet that needs a runway of about 6,000 ft at full weight, but much less to land.
Runway needed
About 5,858 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level (6,299 ft for the G650ER), and about 2,680 ft to land at maximum landing weight. Hot or high airports need more.
Enhanced vision
The Enhanced Vision System and head-up display are standard. They help the crew see the runway in poor visibility.
Sources:Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650 overview, 2012 to present (Jun 2016)
Tell us the route and dates. We check every G650 available in Canada and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Who operates the G650 in Canada?
G650 operators in Canada
Altivo Jets is a broker: we ask these operators for availability and price on your dates and book the aircraft with the licensed operator named on your quote.
Every G650 on charter in Canada
4 on the charter list in Canada, 10 years old on average. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.
- Operator
- Skyservice Business Aviation
- Base
- Dorval
- Year built
- 2015
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Skyservice Business Aviation
- Base
- Dorval
- Year built
- 2016
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- NovaJet
- Base
- Mississauga
- Year built
- 2018
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Sunwest Aviation
- Base
- Calgary
- Year built
- 2017
- Seats
- Not listed
G650, G650ER and G800
G650
Unveiled in March 2008 and first flown on 25 November 2009. The FAA certified it on 7 September 2012 and the first was delivered on 27 December 2012. Range is about 7,000 nm at Mach 0.85. The last G650 left the line in February 2025.
G650ER
Announced in May 2014 and certified in October 2014. About 4,000 lb more fuel raises range to about 7,500 nm, and maximum takeoff weight rises to 103,600 lb. Existing G650s could be upgraded to ER standard.
G800
The successor. It keeps a cabin of the same 46 ft 10 in length, but adds the G700 wing and Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines for 8,200 nm of range. Certified in April 2025, first delivered in August 2025.
Gulfstream G650 vs G550
- Range: about 7,000 nm against 6,750 nm, or 7,500 nm for the G650ER.
- Cabin: 8 ft 6 in wide against 7 ft 4 in, and 46 ft 10 in long against 43 ft 11 in.
- Cabin volume: 2,138 cu ft against 1,669 cu ft.
- Speed: maximum Mach 0.925 against Mach 0.885.
- Cost: about $10,547 against $9,483 a flight hour, and used G650s cost far more (about $48 million on average in September 2026, against about $19 million for a G550).
Sources:Wikipedia: Gulfstream G650GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650 vs G550, two jets, one mission, $29 million apart, Rob Hoffman (Sep 2026)
How the official lists write it: G-VI-G650ER · G-VI-G650 · GA-VI-VI.
G650 vs G550, Global 6000 and other heavy jets
The jets people weigh against the G650, side by side from the same verified data.
| Specification | G650 Gulfstream | G550 Gulfstream | Global 6000 Bombardier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Range | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) (best) | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) | 6,000 nm (11,112 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 504 kts (Mach 0.88) |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 487 kts (Mach 0.85) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.925 (best) | Mach 0.885 | Mach 0.89 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,858 ft (best) | 5,910 ft | 6,476 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,680 ft | 2,770 ft | 2,243 ft (best) |
| Cabin | |||
| Typical charter seats | 13 | 14 to 18 (best) | 12 to 14 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 | 17 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 6 | 7 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 4 (best) | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) (best) | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 m) | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) |
| Cabin width | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) (best) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) (best) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 2,138 cu ft (best) | 1,669 cu ft | 2,002 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | 16 (best) | 14 | Not published |
| Cabin altitude | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft |
| Price and ownership | |||
| First delivered | 2012 | 2003 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No | No |
| New price | $64.5M (2013) | $62M | $62.3M (2018) |
| Pre-owned price | $43M to $53M | $15M to $35M | $18M to $38.0M |
| Operating cost per hour | $8,366 | $8,163 | $7,800 |
| Charter fleet | |||
| On Canada charter list | 4 aircraft | 1 aircraft | 37 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.
G650 vs G550
The G550 flies 250 nm less, has a smaller cabin (1,669 against 2,138 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.
G650 vs Global 6000
The Global 6000 flies 1,000 nm less, has a smaller cabin (2,002 against 2,138 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.
Compare any two jets
Smaller or bigger than the G650
Gulfstream G550
Smaller and cheaper: a narrower cabin and about 6,750 nm of range, at well under half the used price.
Gulfstream G700
Bigger: a cabin about 10 ft longer, from the same Gulfstream family.
G650 safety record
Events from official investigations and safety databases. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.
April 2011
The second G650 test aircraft (N652GD) crashed during a one-engine-out takeoff test at Roswell, New Mexico, before the type was certified. All four on board, two pilots and two flight test engineers, were killed. The NTSB found an aerodynamic stall, caused by Gulfstream's failure to properly develop and check its takeoff speeds and the test team's push to reach a takeoff safety speed that was too low. Gulfstream later raised that speed.
Type record
The Aviation Safety Network keeps a list of G650 occurrences. We found no official accident report on an in-service G650 and check the list for the exact aircraft before we book.
Sources:NTSB: Aircraft Accident Report AAR-12-02, crash during experimental test flight, Gulfstream GVI (G650) N652GD, Roswell, New Mexico, 2 April 2011Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G650 (GLF6) occurrences
G650 photos
Other heavy jets on charter in Canada
Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650
73 on charter in Canada with 19 operators
Bombardier Global 6000 / 6500 / Express
37 on charter in Canada with 8 operators
Dassault Falcon 900 / 900EX / 900LX
13 on charter in Canada with 7 operators
Compare the G650 with others of its size
The G650 appears on these seat pages, next to every other model on charter with the same number of seats.
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow much does a Gulfstream G650 cost?+
New, the list price was about $64.5 million in 2013, and the G650ER was about $69.4 million in 2017. In September 2026, G650 listings on GlobalAir asked $43 million to $53 million, and G650ER listings averaged about $46 million. CRAFT estimates about $1.7 million a year in fixed costs plus about $8,815 per flight hour to run one.
How many passengers does a G650 seat?+
Aircraft we checked seat 11 to 19, and 13 is a common layout. Qatar Executive flies its G650ER with 13 seats. One 19-seat aircraft we checked has 17 seats certified for takeoff and landing.
How far can a G650 fly?+
About 7,000 nm non-stop at Mach 0.85. The G650ER, with about 4,000 lb more fuel, flies about 7,500 nm.
Does the G650 have beds and a bathroom?+
Yes. Divans and seats make up into beds; Qatar Executive says its G650ER sleeps six. The aircraft we checked have two lavatories with vacuum toilets, one forward and one aft, and many have a crew rest.
What is the difference between the G650 and the G550?+
The G650 has a wider and longer cabin (8 ft 6 in against 7 ft 4 in wide), flies further (7,000 nm against 6,750 nm) and faster (Mach 0.925 against Mach 0.885). It costs about $1,000 more per flight hour to run and much more to buy.
How fast is the G650?+
Its top speed is Mach 0.925. It cruises at about 516 knots at high speed, or 488 knots at Mach 0.85 for the longest range.
What is the difference between the G650 and the G650ER?+
The G650ER carries about 4,000 lb more fuel, so it flies about 7,500 nm against 7,000 nm for the G650. The cabin, engines and top speed are the same. New, the G650ER cost about $69.4 million in 2017, against about $64.5 million for the G650 in 2013.
Who operates the Gulfstream G650 in Canada?+
3 Canadian operators holding a Canadian air licence and Transport Canada air operator certificate fly it: Skyservice Business Aviation (2), NovaJet (1) and Sunwest Aviation (1). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.
How much does it cost to charter a G650 in Canada?+
About C$16.9k to C$26.3k per flight hour, before GST or HST where it applies, and airport fees, positioning and airport charges. A one-way trip is priced on flight hours plus the aircraft's return positioning, so ask for a quote on your dates.
Where these numbers come from
Specifications come from manufacturer factsheets and regulator type certificate data sheets first, then aviation press and market data. Fleet counts come from the Canadian Transportation Agency's register of air licences (11 September 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 21 October 2026.
- 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)
Empty legs on the G650.
Cities where the G650 often flies empty to its next trip. The whole aircraft, for less than a full charter.
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