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Heavy jet · large cabin · 4,350 nm

Gulfstream G450 / G350

Large-cabin Gulfstream with three zones, a hold reachable in flight and about 4,350 nm of range.

Passengers
14 (max 16)
Range
4,350 nm
Cruise
476 kts
On charter in Saudi Arabia
6 aircraft
Overview

What is the Gulfstream G450 / G350?

The Gulfstream G450 is a large-cabin twin-engine business jet. It is the last version of the Gulfstream IV family, with the forward fuselage and PlaneView flight deck of the G550. Gulfstream delivered the first in 2004 and the last in January 2018, after more than 360 were built. Most seat 12 to 16 in three zones and fly about 4,350 nm non-stop. The G350 is the same aircraft with less fuel and a shorter range.

4,350 nm of range at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves.

Two Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C engines of 13,850 lb thrust each, with FADEC.

Cabin 40 ft 4 in (12.29 m) long, 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall, with a 169 cu ft hold reachable in flight.

PlaneView flight deck with a head-up display and enhanced vision as standard on the G450.

6 fly with 2 operators holding a GACA operator certificate, based in Riyadh. Altivo Jets books them through these licensed operators.

Specifications

Gulfstream G450 / G350 specifications

Manufacturer and regulator figures for the G450, checked October 2026. Range assumes G450 range at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers, 3 crew and NBAA IFR reserves (Gulfstream brochure of October 2015, quoted by CRAFT); the G350 carries less fuel and flies about 3,800 nm; real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.

SpecificationG450
Gulfstream
Performance
Range4,350 nm (8,056 km)
High-speed cruise476 kts
Long-range cruise459 kts
Maximum speedMach 0.88
Maximum altitude45,000 ft
Take-off distance5,600 ft
Landing distance2,663 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats14
Maximum seats16
Beds (typical layout)4
Cabin zones3
Cabin length40 ft 4 in (12.29 m)
Cabin width7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Cabin height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Cabin volume1,525 cu ft
Baggage169 cu ft, reachable in flight
Engines and weights
Engines2 × Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C
Thrust per engine13,850 lbf
Maximum take-off weight74,600 lb
Fuel capacity29,500 lb
Price and ownership
First delivered2004
In productionNo
New price$43M (2004)
Pre-owned price$8.5M to $19.5M
Operating cost per hour$13,218

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:Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream IV family (GLF4) occurrencesAIN: EASA approves 100 ft decision height for EVS-equipped Gulfstreams (Aug 2008): EVS II standard on new G450s, optional on the G350GlobalAir: Gulfstream G550 specifications (Oct 2026): Rolls-Royce BR710, MTOW 91,000 lb, range 6,750 nm, cabin 43 ft 11 in, 1,669 cu ft, takeoff 5,910 ft, ceiling 51,000 ftGuardian Jet: Gulfstream G450 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 19 for sale, asks $8,495,000 to $19,495,000, model years 2005 to 2014Aviation Week: Gulfstream G450, good value in a large cabin (Oct 2020): 4,200 nm at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers, 3,300 nm at Mach 0.85, 12 in longer nose from the G550, PlaneView with HUD and EVS standard, forward and aft lavatories standard, about 200 nm more range than the GIV and GIV-SPCivil Aviation Authority of New Zealand: Gulfstream G-IV type acceptance report (May 2010): FAA Type Certificate A12EA; the GIV-X is available as the G350 and the G450CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $13,218 per flight hour at 200 hours a year, annual total $2,643,567Jetcraft: Gulfstream G450 overview, 2005 to present (Mar 2017): cabin volume 1,525 cu ftSolairus Aviation: OXC based Gulfstream G450 charter sheet (May 2024): 12 passengers, sleeps 4, aft galley, Ku-band Wi-FiWikipedia: Gulfstream IV, G450 section: FAA approval 12 August 2004, last G450 delivered 19 January 2018, 365 built

Fuel burn and CO2

The G450 burns about 517 US gallons (1,565 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 4.9 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.

FlightFuelCO2
1 flight hour1,570 kg4.9 tonnes
3 flight hours4,700 kg14.8 tonnes
8 flight hours12,520 kg39.6 tonnes

Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.

Sources:CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): average fuel burn 517 US gal per hour

Interior

G450 interior and cabin layout

Most G450s seat 12 to 16 in three zones: a forward club, a conference group and a lounge with one or two divans. Every aircraft is fitted out by its owner, so 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.

Cabin layouts, day and night

14 seats, three zones (S/N 4259, N702TR)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsConference group4 seatsCredenzaAft lounge6 seatsSettee
Forward club
  • Four-place club
  • Forward crew lavatory ahead
Conference group
  • Four-place conference table
  • Credenza opposite
  • Wood divider with an electric door behind
Aft lounge
  • Four-place divan opposite two club seats
  • Aft lavatory behind
16 seats with two divans (S/N 4347, N904TS)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsConference group4 seatsCredenzaAft lounge8 seatsSetteeSettee
Forward club
  • Four-place club
  • Forward galley and crew lavatory ahead
Conference group
  • Four-place conference table
  • Credenza opposite
Aft lounge
  • Two four-place divans
  • Wood divider with an electric door ahead
13 seats with a berthing divan (S/N 4304, N200CK)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsMid cabin5 seatsDivan, makes a bedAft cabin4 seatsCredenza
Forward club
  • Four-place club
  • Forward crew lavatory ahead
Mid cabin
  • Two-place club
  • Three-place divan opposite that berths
Aft cabin
  • Four-place conference group
  • Credenza opposite
  • Aft galley and passenger lavatory behind
The same cabin at nightNightSchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsMid cabin5 seatsBedAft cabin4 seatsCredenza
Forward club
  • Four-place club
Mid cabin
  • The divan makes up into a bed
  • Two-place club opposite
Aft cabin
  • Four-place conference group
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide

How big is the cabin?

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall and 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 40 ft 4 in (12.29 m), 1,525 cu ft in all.

Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.

Cabin size

40 ft 4 in (12.29 m) long, 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall: 1,525 cu ft of cabin space.

Galley

Forward on some aircraft and aft on others. The sheets we checked list a high-temperature oven, a microwave, a food chiller or refrigerator and coffee or espresso makers.

Lavatories

Usually two: a forward crew lavatory and an aft passenger lavatory, both with vacuum toilets. S/N 4199 has a single aft lavatory.

Crew rest

No separate crew rest area on the aircraft we checked. Some, such as S/N 4199 and N200CK, have a jump seat in the cockpit.

Wi-Fi and connectivity

Varies by aircraft. The sheets we checked show Honeywell SwiftBroadband, Gogo ATG 4000 air-to-ground internet, which works over the US and Canada, Gogo Avance L5 and Ku-band Wi-Fi. We confirm the system for your aircraft.

Baggage

169 cu ft hold at the back of the cabin, reachable in flight.

Beds

Up to 4 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.

Cabin updates

PlaneView flight deck with four large displays, a head-up display and enhanced vision as standard. Forward fuselage and cockpit from the G550, with a nose 12 in longer than the GIV. Cabin management system with bulkhead monitors and an Airshow moving map on the aircraft we checked.

Sources:Guardian Jet: 2012 Gulfstream G450 N702TR S/N 4259 specifications (Apr 2023): 14 passengers, four-place divan opposite two club seats aftGuardian Jet: 2016 Gulfstream G450 N904TS S/N 4347 specifications (Dec 2023): 16 passengers, two four-place divans aftBerard Aviation via AvPay: Gulfstream G450 N200CK S/N 4304 for sale (Sep 2026): 13 passengers plus jump seat, three-place berthable divanSolairus Aviation: OXC based Gulfstream G450 charter sheet (May 2024): 12 passengers, sleeps 4

Price

How much does a G450 cost?

A new G450 listed at about $43 million in 2004. 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

G450
$43 million

List price of a new G450 when deliveries began, as reported by CRAFT; Business Jet Traveler also gives $43 million new.

Buy pre-owned

G450
$8.5 million to $19.5 million

Asking prices, not valuations: Guardian Jet tracked 19 G450s for sale, asking $8.495 million to $19.495 million, model years 2005 to 2014. October 2026.

Cost to operate

G450
$13,218 per hour

Total cost per flight hour including fixed costs at 200 hours a year, CRAFT G450 ownership and operating cost estimate (annual total $2,643,567, fuel at $7.66 a gallon, October 2026). Fuel burn about 517 US gallons an hour.

Sources:CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): list price $43 million when deliveries beganGuardian Jet: Gulfstream G450 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 19 for sale, asks $8,495,000 to $19,495,000, model years 2005 to 2014

Charter cost

G450 charter cost per hour in Saudi Arabia (2026)

You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Heavy jets like the G450 charter at about SAR 44.7k to SAR 69.5k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.

Heavy jets, per flight hour

SAR 44.7k to SAR 69.5k
Before any VAT and airport fees, positioning and airport charges

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 any VAT and airport fees.
  • Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.

Charter or own?

Owning a G450 costs about SAR 4.04 million a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about SAR 29,400 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 flyOwning (per hour)Charter in Saudi Arabia (per hour)
50 hours a yearSAR 110,000 per hourSAR 44.7k to SAR 69.5k per hour
100 hours a yearSAR 69,800 per hourSAR 44.7k to SAR 69.5k per hour
200 hours a yearSAR 49,600 per hourSAR 44.7k to SAR 69.5k per hour
300 hours a yearSAR 42,800 per hourSAR 44.7k to SAR 69.5k per hour

CRAFT Gulfstream G450 ownership and operating cost estimate (October 2026): crew, training, hangar, insurance, management and other fixed costs a year, plus fuel at $7.66 a gallon (517 gallons an hour), maintenance, engine overhaul reserves and trip costs per flight hour, for an aircraft flying 200 hours a year. Excludes buying the aircraft and depreciation. Converted at SAR 3.75 to the dollar (16 October 2026). Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.

Sources:CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): fixed $1,076,567 a year, variable $7,835 per flight hour, 200 hours a year, fuel at $7.66 a gallon

Range in practice

G450 range: routes it flies non-stop

With about 4,350 nm of range, the G450 links Saudi Arabia with the wider region without a fuel stop. Popular Saudi routes:

Distance
2,675 nm
Flight time
6h 08m
Indicative one-way price
SAR 274k to SAR 426k
Distance
2,569 nm
Flight time
5h 54m
Indicative one-way price
SAR 263k to SAR 410k
Distance
2,514 nm
Flight time
5h 47m
Indicative one-way price
SAR 258k to SAR 402k
Distance
2,321 nm
Flight time
5h 21m
Indicative one-way price
SAR 239k to SAR 373k
Distance
903 nm
Flight time
2h 16m
Indicative one-way price
SAR 101k to SAR 158k
Distance
870 nm
Flight time
2h 12m
Indicative one-way price
SAR 98k to SAR 153k
Distance
657 nm
Flight time
1h 44m
Indicative one-way price
SAR 77k to SAR 120k
Distance
638 nm
Flight time
1h 41m
Indicative one-way price
SAR 76k to SAR 118k

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.

Airports

Where the G450 can land

A 4,350 nm jet that needs about 5,600 ft of runway at full weight, and less on shorter trips.

Runway needed

About 5,600 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level and about 2,663 ft to land at maximum landing weight. Hot or high airports need more. Aviation Week notes that the G450 has no leading-edge slats, so the Falcon 900EX and Global 5000 do better on short runways.

Low visibility

EASA approved landing credit for Gulfstreams with the head-up display and enhanced vision, so crews can descend to a 100 ft decision height on some approaches with operator approval. Enhanced vision is standard on the G450 and was optional on the G350.

Sources:Jetcraft: Gulfstream G450 overview, 2005 to present (Mar 2017): takeoff 5,600 ft at MTOW, landing 2,663 ft at MLW, sea level, ISAAIN: EASA approves 100 ft decision height for EVS-equipped Gulfstreams (Aug 2008): EVS II standard on new G450s, optional on the G350

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Operators

Who operates the G450 in Saudi Arabia?

6
Aircraft in Saudi Arabia
2
Saudi operators
1
Base cities
GACA AOC
Every operator

G450 operators in Saudi Arabia

Sky Prime4 × G450
Riyadh · GACA AOC on file
HZ-SK2, HZ-SK3, HZ-SK5, HZ-SK7
Alpha Star2 × G450
Riyadh · GACA AOC on file
HZ-A22, HZ-A23

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.

The aircraft

Every G450 on charter in Saudi Arabia

6 on the charter list in Saudi Arabia. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.

HZ-SK2
Operator
Sky Prime
Base
Riyadh
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
HZ-SK3
Operator
Sky Prime
Base
Riyadh
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
HZ-SK5
Operator
Sky Prime
Base
Riyadh
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
HZ-SK7
Operator
Sky Prime
Base
Riyadh
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
HZ-A22
Operator
Alpha Star
Base
Riyadh
Year built
Not listed
Seats
12
HZ-A23
Operator
Alpha Star
Base
Riyadh
Year built
Not listed
Seats
12
Versions

Gulfstream IV family versions

Gulfstream IV

1987 onward

The original GIV, approved by the FAA on 22 April 1987, with Rolls-Royce Tay 611 engines.

GIV-SP

1993 onward

The upgraded Special Performance version, introduced at S/N 1214 in 1993.

G300 and G400

2002 onward

In 2002 the GIV-SP was renamed the G400 from S/N 1500, and a shorter-range version became the G300.

G450

2004 to 2018

The GIV-X, FAA approved on 12 August 2004. It gained the G550 forward fuselage and PlaneView flight deck, Tay 611-8C engines with FADEC and redesigned thrust reversers, and about 200 nm more range than the GIV-SP. The last was delivered on 19 January 2018.

G350

2004 onward

The same GIV-X airframe with less fuel: 25,895 lb usable against 29,500 lb for the G450, and a maximum takeoff weight of 70,900 lb. Range is about 3,800 nm, and enhanced vision was optional.

G450 vs G550

  • Range: 4,350 nm for the G450 against 6,750 nm for the G550, which flies 2,400 nm further.
  • Cabin: the same 7 ft 4 in width and 6 ft 2 in height, but the G550 cabin is 43 ft 11 in long and 1,669 cu ft, 3 ft 7 in longer than the G450.
  • Engines: two Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C on the G450, against two Rolls-Royce BR710 on the G550.
  • Weight: 74,600 lb maximum takeoff weight for the G450, against 91,000 lb for the G550.
  • Altitude: the G450 is certified to 45,000 ft and the G550 to 51,000 ft.
  • Runway: 5,600 ft to take off at maximum weight, against 5,910 ft for the G550.

Sources:Wikipedia: Gulfstream IV

How the official lists write it: G-IV-X · G-IV-450 · GIV-X · GA-IV-X.

Alternatives

Smaller or bigger than the G450

Super-midsize jet

Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650

Smaller and cheaper: Bombardier's large-cabin twin, with a shorter cabin and less range.

10 seats4,000 nmSAR 32.3k to SAR 44.7k per hour
Heavy jet

Gulfstream G550

Bigger: the G450's long-range sibling, with a 3 ft 7 in longer cabin and about 6,750 nm of range.

14 to 18 seats6,750 nmSAR 44.7k to SAR 69.5k per hour
Safety

G450 safety record

Events from official investigations and safety databases. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.

N667HS, Salzburg, 2017

The landing gear of a G450 would not retract after takeoff because its safety pins were still fitted, and the crew returned to Salzburg. While the copilot was removing the pins on a taxiway, the nose gear collapsed. No one was hurt. Austria's investigators cited an incomplete preflight check and unfamiliarity with the gear checklists.

HZ-A23, Jeddah, 2022

A G450 veered off runway 34L after landing at Jeddah. No one of the five on board was killed, but the gear was torn off or collapsed and the aircraft was written off.

Type record

The Aviation Safety Network keeps a list of occurrences for the whole Gulfstream IV family, including the G450, and we check it for the exact aircraft before we book.

Sources:Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G450 N667HS, Salzburg, 11 April 2017 (UUS Austria report BMVIT-85.245)Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G450 HZ-A23, Jeddah, 13 July 2022, runway excursion, written offAviation Safety Network: Gulfstream IV family (GLF4) occurrences

By seats

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FAQ

Questions, answered

Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.

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How much does a Gulfstream G450 cost?+

A new G450 listed at about $43 million when deliveries began. Used asking prices in October 2026 ran from about $8.5 million to about $19.5 million. CRAFT estimates about $1.08 million a year in fixed costs plus about $7,835 per flight hour to run one.

How many passengers does a G450 seat?+

Typically 14, and up to 16 in most layouts. The type is certified for up to 19 passenger seats. G450s on the Saudi charter list are fitted for 12.

How far can a Gulfstream G450 fly?+

About 4,350 nm at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves. At Mach 0.85 range falls to about 3,300 nm.

What is the difference between the G450 and the G550?+

They share the same cabin cross section and flight deck, but the G550 is longer, heavier and has BR710 engines. It flies about 6,750 nm against 4,350 nm, and its cabin is 3 ft 7 in longer.

What is the difference between the G350 and the G450?+

Both are the GIV-X. The G350 carries less fuel, 25,895 lb usable against 29,500 lb, and has a lower maximum takeoff weight, so it flies about 3,800 nm instead of 4,350 nm.

Is the Gulfstream G450 still in production?+

No. Gulfstream ended the line to make way for the G500 and delivered the last G450 on 19 January 2018.

How much fuel does a G450 burn per hour?+

CRAFT puts the average at 517 US gallons an hour.

Who operates the Gulfstream G450 / G350 in Saudi Arabia?+

2 Saudi operators holding a GACA operator certificate fly it: Sky Prime (4) and Alpha Star (2). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.

How much does it cost to charter a G450 in Saudi Arabia?+

About SAR 44.7k to SAR 69.5k per flight hour, before any VAT 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.

Sources

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 our register of GACA certificate holders (checked 18 October 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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