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Large Long-Range JetICAO GL5T

Bombardier Global 5500

Bombardier Global 5500 is a large long-range jet designed around large-cabin comfort and long-range performance, with a typical 16-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 6,310 nautical miles.

Bombardier Global 5500 line illustration
Max range
6,310nm
Typical seats
16
Ceiling
51,000ft
Cabin height
74in

How far can the Bombardier Global 5500 fly?

The Bombardier Global 5500's maximum range is 6,310 nautical miles — 365 nm less than the Gulfstream G-V, the longest-legged Large Long-Range Jet in our set.

Reach

Nonstop from New York

Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys

Departure
Los Angeles — Van Nuys (VNY)Miami — Opa-locka (OPF)São Paulo — Congonhas (CGH)London — Farnborough (FAB)Paris — Le Bourget (LBG)Geneva — Cointrin (GVA)Johannesburg — Lanseria (HLA)Dubai — Al Maktoum (DWC)Singapore — Seletar (XSP)Hong Kong — Chek Lap Kok (HKG)Tokyo — Haneda (HND)Sydney — Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.

  • Bombardier Global 55006,310 nm

Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.

Performance
Maximum range6,310 nm
Max operating speed340 KIAS
Service ceiling51,000 ft
FAA landing distance2,195 ft
Cabin
Typical passengers16
Typical crew3
Cabin length489 in
Cabin width95 in
Cabin height74 in
Cabin volume1,620 cu ft
Baggage volume195 cu ft
Weights & Power
Max takeoff weight92,500 lbs
Thrust per engine15,125 lbf
Engines2
Engine modelRolls-Royce Deutschland, Ltd. & Co. KG Pearl-15
Exterior length96.8 ft
Wingspan94 ft

Aircraft decision brief

Where the Bombardier Global 5500 fits

Model overview

About the Bombardier Global 5500

Bombardier Global 5500 sits within the Global family as a Large Long-Range Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 51,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to long-range international and intercontinental travel.

The cabin is approximately 74 inches high and 95 inches wide, with 1,620 cubic feet of cabin volume and 195 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 2,195 feet; actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.

Mission fit

Best for

  • Long-range international and intercontinental travel
  • Typical missions carrying up to 16 passengers
  • Wide, stand-up cabin requirements
  • Operators who value shorter-field flexibility

Decision lens

Key advantages

  • Published maximum range of 6,310 nautical miles
  • 74-inch cabin height and 95-inch cabin width
  • 1,620 cubic feet of cabin volume
  • 51,000-foot service ceiling

Planning lens

Ownership considerations

Prospective owners should test the Bombardier Global 5500's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration.

Acquisition diligence should address delivery configuration, warranties, engine and auxiliary-power-unit coverage, maintenance programs, avionics and software standards, connectivity, training, insurance, and hangar requirements. Option selection and support coverage can materially affect both utility and resale positioning.

Category context

How it compares

Within the Global family, the closest published mission-profile comparisons are Bombardier Global 6500 and Bombardier Global Express XRS. The Bombardier Global 5500 lists 6,310 nautical miles of maximum range and 1,620 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 6,990 nautical miles and 1,720 cubic feet for the Bombardier Global 6500, and 6,226 nautical miles and 2,002 cubic feet for the Bombardier Global Express XRS. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.

Common questions

What is the maximum range of the Bombardier Global 5500?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 6,310 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.Published model specifications list a maximum range of 6,310 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration. A mission-specific performance review is appropriate before purchase or trip planning.
How many passengers can the Bombardier Global 5500 carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 16 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 74 inches high and 95 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 16 passengers, with approximately 1,620 cubic feet of cabin volume and 195 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 74 inches high and 95 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Bombardier Global 5500?
Buyers should evaluate mission fit, engine and maintenance status, inspection timing, records, avionics, cabin systems, training, insurance, and support. The individual aircraft's condition and configuration can matter more than age or asking price alone.Prospective owners should test the Bombardier Global 5500's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration. Acquisition diligence should address delivery configuration, warranties, engine and auxiliary-power-unit coverage, maintenance programs, avionics and software standards, connectivity, training, insurance, and hangar requirements. Option selection and support coverage can materially affect both utility and resale positioning.

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In the same category

Bombardier Global 5500 line illustration, representative of Bombardier Global 5000

Bombardier Global 5000

Large Long-Range Jet
Range
5,350nm
Seats
13
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Market position

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Facts current as of July 18, 2026