Bombardier Challenger 300
Super Mid-Size Jet
- Range
- 3,340nm
- Seats
- 8
Super Mid-Size JetICAO G280
Gulfstream G280
Gulfstream G280 is a super mid-size jet designed around high-speed capability, cabin utility, and long-range mission support, with a typical 10-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 3,700 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 3,700nm
- Typical seats
- 10
- Ceiling
- 45,000ft
- Cabin height
- 73in
How far can the Gulfstream G280 fly?
The Gulfstream G280's maximum range is 3,700 nautical miles — 340 nm less than the Embraer Praetor 600, the longest-legged Super Mid-Size Jet in our set.
Reach
Nonstop from New York
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Gulfstream G2803,700 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 3,700 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 340 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,365 ft |
| Typical passengers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 308 in |
| Cabin width | 81 in |
| Cabin height | 73 in |
| Cabin volume | 935 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 154 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 39,600 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 7,624 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Honeywell HTF7250G |
| Exterior length | 66.8 ft |
| Wingspan | 63 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Gulfstream G280 fits
Model overview
About the Gulfstream G280
Gulfstream G280 sits within the Gulfstream family as a Super Mid-Size Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 45,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to longer domestic and transcontinental missions.
The cabin is approximately 73 inches high and 81 inches wide, with 935 cubic feet of cabin volume and 154 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 2,365 feet. Actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.
Mission fit
Best for
- Longer domestic and transcontinental missions
- Typical missions carrying up to 10 passengers
- Large, stand-up cabin requirements
- Operators who value shorter-field flexibility
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 3,700 nautical miles
- 73-inch cabin height and 81-inch cabin width
- 935 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 45,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Gulfstream G280'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.
For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.
Category context
How it compares
Within the Gulfstream family, the closest published mission-profile comparisons are Gulfstream G200 and Gulfstream G-IIB. The Gulfstream G280 lists 3,700 nautical miles of maximum range and 935 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 3,530 nautical miles and 869 cubic feet for the Gulfstream G200, and 3,180 nautical miles and 1,427 cubic feet for the Gulfstream G-IIB. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Gulfstream G280?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 3,700 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 3,700 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 Gulfstream G280 carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 10 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 73 inches high and 81 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 10 passengers, with approximately 935 cubic feet of cabin volume and 154 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 73 inches high and 81 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Gulfstream G280?
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 Gulfstream G280'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. For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.
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Market position
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Facts current as of July 18, 2026