Bombardier Global 5000
Large Long-Range Jet
- Range
- 5,350nm
- Seats
- 13
Large Long-Range JetICAO GA5C
Gulfstream G500
Gulfstream G500 is a large long-range jet designed around high-speed capability, cabin utility, and long-range mission support, with a typical 13-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 5,400 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 5,400nm
- Typical seats
- 13
- Ceiling
- 51,000ft
- Cabin height
- 74in
How far can the Gulfstream G500 fly?
The Gulfstream G500's maximum range is 5,400 nautical miles — 1,275 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
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Gulfstream G5005,400 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 5,400 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 340 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,645 ft |
| Typical passengers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 497 in |
| Cabin width | 90 in |
| Cabin height | 74 in |
| Cabin volume | 1,715 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 460 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 79,600 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 15,144 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney Cana PW814GA |
| Exterior length | 91.2 ft |
| Wingspan | 86.3 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Gulfstream G500 fits
Model overview
About the Gulfstream G500
Gulfstream G500 sits within the Gulfstream 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 transcontinental and selected international missions.
The cabin is approximately 74 inches high and 90 inches wide, with 1,715 cubic feet of cabin volume and 460 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 2,645 feet. Actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.
Mission fit
Best for
- Transcontinental and selected international missions
- Typical missions carrying up to 13 passengers
- Wide, stand-up cabin requirements
- Operators who value shorter-field flexibility
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 5,400 nautical miles
- 74-inch cabin height and 90-inch cabin width
- 1,715 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 51,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Gulfstream G500'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 Gulfstream family, the closest published mission-profile comparisons are Gulfstream G450 and Gulfstream G-IV. The Gulfstream G500 lists 5,400 nautical miles of maximum range and 1,715 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 4,425 nautical miles and 1,658 cubic feet for the Gulfstream G450, and 4,200 nautical miles and 1,658 cubic feet for the Gulfstream G-IV. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Gulfstream G500?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 5,400 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 5,400 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 G500 carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 13 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 74 inches high and 90 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 13 passengers, with approximately 1,715 cubic feet of cabin volume and 460 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 74 inches high and 90 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Gulfstream G500?
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 G500'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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Market position
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Facts current as of July 18, 2026