
Gulfstream
Gulfstream G550 Private Jet Charter
The most successful large-cabin jet ever built — and the smartest buy it created
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€11,000/hour
Quick Specifications
Amenities
- Passengers
- 14-19
- Crew
- 2
- Range
- 11,112 km
- Max Speed
- 941 km/h
- Max Altitude
- 51,000 ft
- Cabin Length
- 15.03 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 Gulfstream G550
Six hundred airframes. That is the number that separates the Gulfstream G550 from every aircraft it competes with — the largest production run any large-cabin, ultra-long-range jet has achieved. Numbers like that are not won by marketing: research agencies, air forces and the most data-driven flight departments on earth kept ordering the same machine for fifteen years because the missions kept closing and the maintenance logs kept agreeing.
What the fleet bought, charter clients now inherit. 11,112 km of range moves up to nineteen passengers from London to Tokyo, Geneva to Cape Town or New York to Dubai without a stop, at a 941 km/h cruise and a ceiling of FL510 that rides above weather and airline lanes alike. Every system aboard has been debugged across more cumulative flight hours than some rival types have flown in total.
The economics follow the production run. Six hundred airframes mean parts inventories on every continent, simulators in every major training centre, engineers who know the type by heart — and consequently availability and hourly rates, around €13,000, that undercut newer flagships flying identical missions. The G550 is what due diligence sounds like when it books a jet.
Performance Excellence
Nineteen passengers, 11,112 km, 941 km/h, FL510 ceiling — figures verified across the deepest operational record in the segment. Two Rolls-Royce BR710 engines share their service history with the Global fleet, making their behaviour among the best-understood in aviation, while the Enhanced Vision System pioneered on the type became a worldwide reference for low-visibility operations. The production run of roughly six hundred aircraft underwrites everything the data sheet cannot show: spare parts on every continent, crews trained in every major centre, and charter pricing — about €13,000 per hour — held honest by genuine fleet depth. Newer designs sell projections; the G550 sells a record. For intercontinental missions where certainty is the specification, the record wins.
Cabin Comfort
Hundreds of operators flying the same interior for two decades produces something no launch cabin can offer: a layout where every detail has survived contact with real long-haul use. The G550 cabin runs more than fifteen metres, divided in most charter configurations into four zones — crew rest and full galley forward, then club seating, a conference four, and an aft stateroom that converts for proper sleep.
Up to nineteen passengers travel with the practical equipment fourteen-hour sectors actually demand: berths engineered to lie genuinely flat, two lavatories placed at opposite ends so a full cabin never queues, galley capacity for multi-course service — many G550s fly with a dedicated attendant — and storage planned by people who learned from the fleet's feedback. Connectivity holds across oceans; the air system keeps the cabin fresh through the longest legs. Newer cabins exhibit more glass and gloss. This one exhibits the refinements six hundred operators asked for — and on hour eleven over the Pacific, that is the luxury that counts.
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 G550?
- 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 G550 delivers an exceptional private aviation experience.
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Technical Data
G550 Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Gulfstream G550.
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
G550 Charter Costs
Estimated charter prices for the G550. Final pricing depends on availability, routing, and additional services.
Hourly Rate
€11,000/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 G550
| Route | Distance | Flight Time | Est. Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Los AngelesLas Vegas | 373 km | 52min | €26,000 | View Route → |
New YorkMiami | 1,758 km | 2h 51min | €37,100 | View Route → |
New YorkLos Angeles | 3,944 km | 5h 58min | €77,600 | View Route → |
ParisNew York | 5,833 km | 8h 40min | €112,700 | View Route → |
MiamiLondon | 7,098 km | 10h 28min | €136,100 | View Route → |
LondonMaldives | 8,540 km | 12h 32min | €162,900 | View Route → |
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Get Your QuoteTop operators flying G550
These certified operators in our network fly the G550. 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 G550
Indicative CO₂ per typical mission distance for the G550, 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:19min | CO₂: 1,260 kg | SAF offset cost:€5,040 |
| European medium (1,500 km) | Distance:1,500 km | Flight time:1h 36min | CO₂: 6,300 kg | SAF offset cost:€25,200 |
| Transatlantic (5,500 km) | Distance:5,500 km | Flight time:5h 51min | CO₂: 23,100 kg | SAF offset cost:€92,400 |
| Ultra long-range (10,000 km) | Distance:10,000 km | Flight time:10h 38min | CO₂: 42,000 kg | SAF offset cost:€168,000 |
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 G550 with similar private jets in the Heavy Jet category.
| G550 | Challenger 600 | Challenger 601 | Challenger 601-3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Passengers | 19 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Range | 11,112 km | 3,459 km | 3,874 km | 4,131 km |
| Cruise Speed | 941 km/h | 943 km/h | 1,015 km/h | 978 km/h |
| Cabin Height | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | 1.85 m |
| Hourly Rate | €11,000/hour | €7,500/hour | €7,800/hour | €8,000/hour |









