Gulfstream · Heavy Jet
Gulfstream G550
The intercontinental standard: New York to Dubai non-stop in luxury
- Passengers
- 14
- Hours nonstop*
- 13:00
- Baggage
- 226 ft³
*Approximate maximum endurance for comparison only. Actual performance depends on payload, winds, and day-of-flight conditions.
Why clients ask for the Gulfstream G550 by name
The Gulfstream G550 is the benchmark heavy jet for global executives. With 6,750 nm of range, it connects New York to Dubai, Los Angeles to London, or Miami to Tokyo without stopping. The 50-foot cabin accommodates up to 19 passengers across multiple seating zones, with a full galley, enclosed lavatory, private sleeping areas, and Gulfstream's signature 100% fresh-air system. We review each G550 operator's third-party safety audits (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO) before recommending it.
Photos show the Gulfstream G550. Every charter interior is a little different. Before you book, we send photos of the exact aircraft and interior assigned to your trip, so there are no surprises at the FBO.
Typical charter rate
Est. from $13,800/hr
estimate per flight hour, before taxes and fees
Request a QuoteEstimates vary with routing, availability, and operator. Every quote is transparent and all-in, with no surprise fees.
Step inside the cabin
Explore the layout the way you would on a walkthrough: where you sit, where the coffee lives, and where the golf bags go.
Typical charter configuration: three living zones with a forward club, conference group, and facing couches, 12 to 14 passengers.
- Cabin height
- 6'2"
- Cabin width
- 7'4"
- Cabin length
- 50'1"
- Baggage
- 226 cu ft
New York to Tokyo. One leg.
The G550 is the proven intercontinental workhorse: 6,750 nm of range means the Atlantic is routine and most of the Pacific is on the table. You board rested and land ready.
- Nonstop transatlantic from anywhere in the US
- NYC to Dubai class missions
- Sixteen oval windows keep the long leg bright
- 100% fresh-air cabin system fights jet lag
Cabin amenities
Standard on the Gulfstream G550 in typical charter configuration.
- 100% fresh air cabin system
- Full galley with chef service
- Private sleeping area
- Enclosed crew rest area
- Oval cabin windows (16)
- Broadband internet
- In-flight entertainment suite
- Conference table seating
- Full enclosed lavatory
- 226 cu ft pressurized baggage
Where can it take you nonstop?
Pick your departure city and spin the globe. The Gulfstream G550 plays on a world map: the cities lit orange are one nonstop leg away.
From Centennial (APA), the Gulfstream G550 reaches 0 of the 15 world cities shown, nonstop. Orange dots are within range. Drag the globe to explore.
Ring shows a planning range of 5,149 nm: range with four passengers, less a reserve, flown into a 50 kt headwind. Payload, routing and the day's winds decide real-world reach. Your quote confirms nonstop capability for your exact trip.
Is this the right aircraft for your trip?
An honest fit check beats a hard sell. Here is where the Gulfstream G550 shines, and where we would steer you to a different aircraft instead.
Mission fit: the Gulfstream G550 at a glance
Long legs and a stand-up cabin for a big group, though baggage space still needs checking against the full load.
Best for
- Long nonstop legs: about 5,100 nm with four aboard, after reserves and headwind
- Groups of up to 16 in typical seating
- A stand-up cabin for working or resting on the way
Think twice if
- Short runways: its published takeoff distance is about 5,900 ft
- Short hops under two hours, where a smaller jet usually costs far less
Mountain airports
Capable. Routine into Eagle. Aspen and Telluride depend on weight, weather and the operator's own approval for the field.
Computed from specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Range lines start from the 6,750 nm four-passenger figure, hold back a reserve and fly into a 50 kt headwind. Winds, weight and the operator's own performance numbers decide any given day. Check your route in the Range Explorer.
Book it for
Transatlantic business travel
Non-stop NYC to London (3,459 nm) or Miami to Paris (4,749 nm) without a fuel stop, arriving rested and ready to work.
Large corporate delegations (10-16 pax)
Multiple seating zones handle a full C-suite or board delegation with room for private conversations, work areas, and rest.
Middle East and Asia routes from the US East Coast
Can reach Dubai (6,340 nm from NYC) and connect key Asian financial centers from US gateway cities.
Multi-day international roadshows
Sleep-capable cabin with sleeping berths allows passengers to arrive in Frankfurt, Singapore, or Riyadh rested after an overnight flight.
Skip it for
Short domestic routes under 1,500 nm
At an estimated $13,800/hr and up, deploying a G550 from Chicago to Dallas is expensive overkill. A midsize or super-midsize usually delivers the same outcome at a meaningfully lower cost.
Groups under 6 passengers on a budget
If you're flying 3-4 people and cost matters, the per-seat economics of a G550 are poor. A midsize or super-midsize is far more efficient.
Airstrips with short runways (<5,500 ft)
The G550 needs 5,910 ft of runway, remote strips, mountainous airports, and some island destinations may not accommodate it.
Popular Gulfstream G550 routes
Performance
- Max altitude
- 51,000 ft
- Cruise speed
- 488 kts
- Takeoff distance
- 5,910 ft
- Max range
- 6,750 nm
Global CEOs, PE and hedge fund principals, sovereign wealth officers, and ultra-high-net-worth families flying 8-16 people internationally. The G550 is the minimum viable product for serious transatlantic and transpacific missions.
How it compares
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FAA Part 135 data
On US charter certificates
102
aircraft on FAA Part 135 charter certificates
43
certificate holders operate them
Counted: Gulfstream G550 (FAA model GV-SP, which also holds a few aircraft sold as the G500)
Built 2003 to 2020
Being on a certificate means an aircraft may be flown for hire. It does not mean every one is offered to the public. For each trip we confirm the specific operator and aircraft, and review its safety audits, before you book.
- Challenger 650205
- Gulfstream IV / IV-SP131
- Gulfstream G450108
- Bombardier Global 6000104
- Gulfstream G550102
- Bombardier Global 550065
Source: FAA Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list, as published September 10, 2026.
Ready to charter the Gulfstream G550?
Tell us your trip and we will confirm the right aircraft, vet the operator, and send an all-in quote. We review each operator's third-party safety audits (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO) before recommending it, backed by Stratos Jets.