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Bombardier Global Express Private Jet Charter
The 1990s gamble that founded a dynasty — the first Global, still flying the mission
From
€12,500/hour
Quick Specifications
Amenities
- Passengers
- 13-16
- Crew
- 2
- Range
- 11,112 km
- Max Speed
- 1043 km/h
- Max Altitude
- 45,000 ft
- Cabin Length
- 14.73 m
- Baggage
- 5.5 m³
- WiFi
- Lavatory
- Galley
- Entertainment

Written by Sophie Marchant · Senior Business Aviation Editor · 9+ years aviation experience
Reviewed by Thomas Werner · Aviation Operations Reviewer
Last updated
About the Bombardier Global Express
In the early 1990s, Bombardier bet the company's reputation on an aircraft category that did not exist: a purpose-built corporate jet that could fly six thousand nautical miles non-stop. Rivals called the market too small. The Global Express, entering service at the turn of the millennium, settled the argument — and every Global since, through the 5000, 6000, 6500 and 7500, is a descendant of that single wager.
The original still flies the founding mission. With 11,112 km of range and a 1,043 km/h cruise, a Global Express connects London to Tokyo, Geneva to Johannesburg or Paris to Los Angeles without a stop, carrying up to sixteen passengers behind two Rolls-Royce BR710s — the engine family the entire dynasty still trusts.
The charter mathematics reward history. At around €12,500 per flight hour, the first Global undercuts its own descendants by meaningful margins while flying substantially the same missions — the airframe was built to the structural philosophy of an aircraft meant to prove a category, which is to say: overbuilt. For clients who want founding-generation ultra-long-range at the most accessible price the segment offers, the original answers exactly as designed, twenty-five years on.
Performance Excellence
Sixteen passengers, 11,112 km, 1,043 km/h — the numbers that invented a category in the late 1990s and still define its working core. Two Rolls-Royce BR710 engines, the powerplant choice every subsequent Global validated, deliver the range with a maintenance ecosystem matured over the entire dynasty's fleet. Operations to FL510 clear weather and traffic; the purpose-built wing and structure were engineered to prove a concept and aged accordingly well. At roughly €12,500 per flight hour, the Global Express is the most accessible entry into genuine ultra-long-range — founding-generation capability whose missions, a quarter century later, the newest flagships still fly the same way. History, here, is a discount.
Cabin Comfort
The Global Express cabin set the template its descendants refined: roughly twelve metres of usable length, stand-up height throughout, and the width that made the Global name synonymous with space. Charter configurations typically run three areas — forward club for working, central conference and dining, aft lounge converting for rest — carrying up to sixteen passengers in proportions that were the segment's benchmark on debut and remain entirely current in use.
Most charter examples have lived through one or more full interior refits, so a well-kept Global Express today pairs founding-generation bones with contemporary leather, lighting and connectivity. The galley was designed for genuine long-haul service from the outset — multi-course capability, full-size equipment — and forward and aft lavatories serve the cabin's length. Crew rest provision keeps the operation sharp across twelve-hour sectors. What the original offers that the spec sheet hides: a cabin engineered when the category had everything to prove, by people who could not afford for any detail to fail. A quarter century of missions says they succeeded.
High-speed WiFi keeps you connected throughout your flight, allowing you to work or stay in touch. A full galley enables fresh catering service during your journey. A private lavatory ensures comfort on longer flights.
Why Choose the Global Express?
- Efficiency: Optimized fuel consumption at — liters per hour
- Reliability: Powered by proven jet engines
- Flexibility: Access to major airports worldwide
- Comfort: Pressurization altitude of 0 ft for a more comfortable cabin environment
Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, the Global Express delivers an exceptional private aviation experience.
ARGUS Certified
Platinum Rated
Wyvern Wingman
Safety Verified
IS-BAO
Stage 3 Certified
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Technical Data
Global Express Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Bombardier Global Express.
Performance
Cabin
Capacity
Specifications shown are typical values and may vary by aircraft configuration and serial number. Contact us for specifications of specific available aircraft.
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Charter Pricing
Global Express Charter Costs
Estimated charter prices for the Global Express. Final pricing depends on availability, routing, and additional services.
Hourly Rate
€12,500/hour
Typical hourly charter rate
Minimum Flight
2 hours
Minimum flight time required
Included in Price
- Aircraft & crew
- Fuel
- Landing fees
- Handling
- Catering (basic)
- Insurance
Popular Routes with Global Express
| Route | Distance | Flight Time | Est. Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ParisGstaad | 453 km | 59min | €25,000 | View Route → |
ParisNice | 695 km | 1h 20min | €25,000 | View Route → |
MilanLondon | 975 km | 1h 44min | €25,000 | View Route → |
BrusselsMykonos | 2,224 km | 3h 31min | €44,000 | View Route → |
BaliHong Kong | 3,456 km | 5h 16min | €65,800 | View Route → |
New YorkLondon | 5,536 km | 8h 15min | €103,100 | View Route → |
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Get Your QuoteTop operators flying Global Express
These certified operators in our network fly the Global Express. Each is independently audited (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO) before any aircraft is quoted on Flyius.
Every operator listed holds a valid AOC, current insurance and a third-party safety audit. We refuse to broker flights on unvetted aircraft.
See all certified operatorsEmissions per mission for the Global Express
Indicative CO₂ per typical mission distance for the Global Express, with SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) offset cost at current market rates. Only missions within the aircraft's range are listed.
| Mission | Distance | Flight time | CO₂ | SAF offset cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short hop (300 km) | Distance:300 km | Flight time:17min | CO₂: 1,680 kg | SAF offset cost:€6,720 |
| European medium (1,500 km) | Distance:1,500 km | Flight time:1h 26min | CO₂: 8,400 kg | SAF offset cost:€33,600 |
| Transatlantic (5,500 km) | Distance:5,500 km | Flight time:5h 16min | CO₂: 30,800 kg | SAF offset cost:€123,200 |
| Ultra long-range (10,000 km) | Distance:10,000 km | Flight time:9h 35min | CO₂: 56,000 kg | SAF offset cost:€224,000 |
Emissions estimated using EBAA/EUROCONTROL business-aviation factors. SAF offset priced at €4/kg CO₂ — current market midpoint.
Indicative — cruise altitudeQuestions & Answers
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Similar Aircraft
Compare the Global Express with similar private jets in the Ultra Long Range category.
| Global Express | Bombardier Global 7500 | Falcon 8X | Falcon DA-7X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Passengers | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Range | 11,112 km | 14,260 km | 11,945 km | 11,019 km |
| Cruise Speed | 1,043 km/h | 1,130 km/h | — | 978 km/h |
| Cabin Height | 1.91 m | 1.91 m | 1.88 m | 1.88 m |
| Hourly Rate | €12,500/hour | €16,000/hour | On request | €12,000/hour |









