Bombardier Global 5000 vs Gulfstream G650
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000. The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000. The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 513 kts for the Global 5000.
Global 5000 or G650?
Which flies further, the Global 5000 or the G650?
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the G650?
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the G650?
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 513 kts for the Global 5000.
Which seats more passengers?
They are level at up to 13.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the G650?
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2018) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in Switzerland?
2 Global 5000 and 2 G650 are on the Swiss FOCA charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Global 5000 vs G650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the the Swiss FOCA list of AOC holders (28 July 2026).
| Specification | Global 5000 Bombardier | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 5,200 nm (9,630 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 513 kts (Mach 0.89) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) |
| Maximum speed | Not published | Mach 0.925 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,540 ft (best) | 5,858 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,207 ft (best) | 2,680 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 7 (best) | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin length | 40 ft 9 in (12.41 m) | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 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 | 1,889 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft |
| Windows | Not published | 16 |
| Cabin altitude | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Thrust per engine | 14,750 lbf | 16,900 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 92,500 lb | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 39,250 lb | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2005 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $50.4M (2018) | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $16M to $25M | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $9,921 | $8,366 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Switzerland charter list | 2 aircraft | 2 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
Bombardier Global 5000
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 5,200 nm
- Cabin
- 1,889 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 2 in Switzerland
Swiss operators: Nomad Aviation, Premium Jet
Global 5000 specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream G650
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,138 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 2 in Switzerland
Swiss operators: Nomad Aviation
G650 specs, interior and price →Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Global 5000 or the G650?+
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,200 nm for the Global 5000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 5000 or the G650?+
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,889 cu ft for the Global 5000.
Which is faster, the Global 5000 or the G650?+
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 513 kts for the Global 5000.
Which seats more passengers?+
They are level at up to 13.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 5000 or the G650?+
Pre-owned, the Global 5000 sells for about $16 million to $25 million (mid-2025) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $50.4 million (2018) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in Switzerland?+
2 Global 5000 and 2 G650 are on the Swiss FOCA charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Global Express (10.3 psi cabin: 4,500 ft up to FL450, 5,680 ft at FL510)
- Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier Global Express family occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- VistaJet: Bombardier Global 5000 (baggage 195 cu ft)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Global 5000 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- Bombardier Global 5000 brochure (Feb 2020)
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada: Aviation Investigation Report A07A0134, C-GXPR, Fox Harbour
- Business Jet Traveler: Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 (Oct 2018)
- EASA Type-Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.009, BD-700, Issue 14 (23 Jan 2026)
- GlobalAir: History of Global Express variants: the Global 5000, Global 6000 and Global 5500/6500 (Jan 2026)
- UK AAIB Bulletin 12/2017: Bombardier BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000), VP-CKM (Dec 2017)
- UAE GCAA Final Report AIFN/0002/2024: runway incursion, CS-GLY, Dubai (Dec 2024)
- Business Jet Traveler: Bombardier Global 5000, Mark Huber (Jan 2019)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9602 G-LAMO, 2014 (Nov 2023)
- Jetcraft: Global 5000 overview, 2004 to present (Feb 2018)
- Bombardier release via Airframer (2008)
- GlobalAir listing, 2007 Global 5000 S/N 9217 N74DH (16 passengers)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9366 N560U, 2010 (Apr 2020)
- GlobalAir listing, 2013 Global 5000 S/N 9534 OE-LHU
- Controller.com listing, 2007 Global 5000 S/N 9226
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9190 N117LB, 2006 (Mar 2019)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Global 5000 S/N 9392 N782SB, 2011 (Mar 2023)
- VistaJet Global 5000
- AirInsight: Bombardier Global 5500 enters service (Jun 2020)
- Business Jet Traveler, Global 6500 (May 2018)
- GlobalAir Global 5000 operating cost
- Business Jet Traveler: Global 5000
- Jetadvisors Global 5000
- 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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