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. ARGUS and Wyvern operators flying the G550 represent the gold standard in safety and reliability.
Photos show the Gulfstream G550. Every interior in the charter fleet 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
$9,000/hr
all-in estimate, per flight hour
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 the published maximum range of 6,750 nm under ideal conditions, for comparison only. Winds, payload, and routing affect 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.
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 $9,000+/hr, deploying a G550 from Chicago to Dallas is expensive overkill. A midsize or super-midsize delivers the same outcome at 40-50% less 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.
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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. ARGUS and Wyvern rated operators only, backed by Stratos Jets.