Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G650
Global 8000 or G650: choose the Bombardier Global 8000 for the longest legs, at 14,816 km published against 12,964 km for the Gulfstream G650. Choose the G650 if your routes stay well inside its range: the 1,852 km gap then stops deciding, and cabin, availability and the quoted hourly rate do. At real payload, with wind and reserves, both fly less than the published figure.
On published range, the Bombardier Global 8000 goes 1,852 km further than the Gulfstream G650 (14,816 km against 12,964 km).
The Bombardier Global 8000 is certified for 19 passengers, against 18 for the other.
The Gulfstream G650 has the taller cabin (1.96 m against 1.88 m).
Both sit in the "Ultra-long-range jet" category, so the published hourly band is the same: € 8,950 – 12,500 per hour. Published rate for the category, not for the model.
| Comparison table |  Bombardier Global 8000 |  Gulfstream G650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Ultra-long-range jet | Ultra-long-range jet |
| Production | In production | Out of production |
| Cabin | ||
| Passengers (max) | 19 — Best value | 18 |
| Cabin length | 16.59 m — Best value | 14.27 m |
| Cabin width | 2.44 m | 2.59 m — Best value |
| Cabin height | 1.88 m | 1.96 m — Best value |
| Flight | ||
| Range | 14,816 km (8,000 nm) — Best value | 12,964 km (7,000 nm) |
| Max speed (MMo) | Mach 0.95 — Best value | Mach 0.925 |
| Cost | ||
| Hourly rate (category) | € 8,950 – 12,500 | € 8,950 – 12,500 |
| 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 1.1188 (2026-10-26)