Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Gulfstream G450
On published range, the Gulfstream G450 goes 648 km further than the Bombardier Challenger 650 (8,056 km against 7,408 km).
The Gulfstream G450 is certified for 16 passengers, against 12 for the other.
The Gulfstream G450 has the taller cabin (1.88 m against 1.85 m).
Both sit in the "Large-cabin jet" category, so the published hourly band is the same: € 6,200 – 12,000 per hour. Published rate for the category, not for the model.
| Comparison table | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Gulfstream G450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Large-cabin jet | Large-cabin jet |
| Production | In production | Out of production |
| Cabin | ||
| Passengers (max) | 12 | 16 — Best value |
| Cabin length | 8.66 m | 13.74 m — Best value |
| Cabin width | 2.41 m — Best value | 2.24 m |
| Cabin height | 1.85 m | 1.88 m — Best value |
| Flight | ||
| Range | 7,408 km (4,000 nm) | 8,056 km (4,350 nm) — Best value |
| Max speed (MMo) | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.88 — Best value |
| Cost | ||
| Hourly rate (category) | € 6,200 – 12,000 | € 6,200 – 12,000 |
| Compare | Quote on this model | Quote on this model |
Computed on the maximum published range: the real leg depends on payload, wind and reserves. Prices are indicative, at the category hourly rate.
Sources: Manufacturer published specifications (2026-05) · Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates (2026-08-07) · European Central Bank daily reference rate — EUR/USD rate 1.1652 (2026-09-09)

