Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G650
The Global 7500 flies further: 7,700 nm against 7,000 nm for the G650. The Global 7500 has the bigger cabin: 2,786 cu ft against 2,138 cu ft for the G650. They are level at 516 kts.
Global 7500 or G650?
Which flies further, the Global 7500 or the G650?
The Global 7500 flies further: 7,700 nm against 7,000 nm for the G650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 7500 or the G650?
The Global 7500 has the bigger cabin: 2,786 cu ft against 2,138 cu ft for the G650.
Which is faster, the Global 7500 or the G650?
They are level at 516 kts.
Which seats more passengers?
The Global 7500 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 14 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 7500 or the G650?
Pre-owned, the Global 7500 sells for about $50 million to $62 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $75 million (2024) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
47 Global 7500 and 92 G650 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Global 7500 vs G650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (9 November 2026).
| Specification | Global 7500 Bombardier | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 7,700 nm (14,260 km) (best) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) |
| 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 | 5,760 ft (best) | 5,858 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,237 ft (best) | 2,680 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 14 (best) | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 8 (best) | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin length | 54 ft 5 in (16.59 m) (best) | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) |
| Cabin width | 8 ft 0 in (2.44 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 | 2,786 cu ft (best) | 2,138 cu ft |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft |
| Windows | 29 (best) | 16 |
| Cabin altitude | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × GE Passport 20-19BB1A | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Thrust per engine | 18,920 lbf | 16,900 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 114,850 lb | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 51,850 lb | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2018 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $75M (2024) | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $50M to $62M | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $9,044 | $8,366 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 47 aircraft | 92 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
Bombardier Global 7500
- Seats
- 14 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,700 nm
- Cabin
- 2,786 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 47 in the US
US operators: NetJets Aviation, ACP Jet Charters, Solairus Aviation
Global 7500 specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream G650
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,138 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 92 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 Global 7500 or the G650?+
The Global 7500 flies further: 7,700 nm against 7,000 nm for the G650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Global 7500 or the G650?+
The Global 7500 has the bigger cabin: 2,786 cu ft against 2,138 cu ft for the G650.
Which is faster, the Global 7500 or the G650?+
They are level at 516 kts.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Global 7500 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 14 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the Global 7500 or the G650?+
Pre-owned, the Global 7500 sells for about $50 million to $62 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $75 million (2024) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
47 Global 7500 and 92 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
- Gulfstream: G700 specifications (range, cabin, living areas, windows, takeoff distance)
- Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier Global 7500 (GL7T) occurrences
- Bombardier Global 7500 factsheet (2024)
- Flycraft Global 7500 costs
- NTSB final report ENG22LA049: Global 7500 9H-VIG, engine fire, Riyadh (Jun 2023)
- XO: Global 7500 (baggage 195 cu ft, 14 passengers, 8 sleeping berths)
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Global 7500
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.009
- Hong Kong Government press release: AAIA investigation report IVR-2026-01, Global 7500 N899ST (Apr 2026)
- NetJets Global 7500 specs
- AircraftExchange listing, 2024 Global 7500 S/N 70200 N724EM, CFS Jets (17 passengers, four zones)
- GlobalAir listing, 2018 Global 7500 S/N 70006 N6LB, Avpro (14 passengers)
- GlobalAir listing, 2020 Global 7500 S/N 70055 N40NS, Element Aviation (16 passengers, aft stateroom)
- GlobalAir listing, 2021 Global 7500 S/N 70082 C-FWPF, Hopkinson Aircraft Sales
- Controller.com listing, 2020 Global 7500 S/N 70023 N7500, SmartJets (16 passengers)
- GlobalAir listing, 2019 Global 7500 S/N 70016 N752AV, Aero Ventures (15 passengers)
- GlobalAir Global 7500 specifications
- AIN pilot report: Global 7500 (2019)
- AircraftCostCalculator Global 7500
- 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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