Gulfstream G650 and G650ER Review: Cabin Layout, Range and Charter Price
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The Gulfstream G650 entered service in 2012 and the longer range G650ER followed in 2014. For more than a decade they were the benchmark for ultra long range business jets, and they remain the most widely available large Gulfstreams on the charter market.
Production has now moved to the G700 and G800, which makes the G650 family one of the most interesting pre-owned aircraft on the market and a very good charter choice on long sectors.
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Verdict: who the G650 suits
The G650 and G650ER suit 8 to 13 passengers on flights of 7 to 13 hours who want a wide, quiet cabin and real sleeping space, without paying G700 rates. Choose the ER when the route is at the edge of range, such as Dubai to the US West Coast or London to Sydney with one stop.
G650 and G650ER specifications
Passengers: up to 19, typically 12 to 14 in executive layouts, with up to 10 berths
Range: G650 7,000 nm (12,960 km); G650ER 7,500 nm (13,890 km), both at Mach 0.85 with 8 passengers
Top speed: Mach 0.925
Ceiling: 51,000 ft
Cabin: 14.27 m (46 ft 10 in) long, 2.49 m (8 ft 2 in) wide, 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) high
Windows: 16 large panoramic oval windows
Baggage: room for roughly 20 to 25 suitcases, accessible in flight
Engines: two Rolls-Royce BR725
The only real difference between the two versions is fuel: the ER carries more, which adds about 500 nm.
Cabin layout and floor plan
The G650 cabin is usually arranged in four areas:
Galley and crew rest at the front, with a forward lavatory
Club seating for four, the main working and dining area on shorter flights
Dining or conference area with a table for four to six, which converts to beds
Aft lounge or stateroom with a divan that becomes a bed, and a full aft lavatory
The cabin is wider than most rivals of its generation, so the aisle is generous even with the seats swivelled. Cabin altitude is low for its generation and the cabin is quiet, which matters on overnight flights. As always with charter, ask for the floor plan of the specific aircraft, because completions differ.
Range in practice
Typical nonstop sectors with a full executive cabin:
London to Singapore (about 5,900 nm) and London to Tokyo (about 5,200 nm), both comfortable for the ER, usually fine for the G650
Dubai to New York (about 5,950 nm)
Geneva to Los Angeles (about 5,100 nm)
Johannesburg to London (about 4,900 nm)
Nairobi to London (about 3,700 nm), with plenty in reserve
Dubai to Los Angeles (about 7,250 nm) is an ER mission and depends on load and winds.
Charter price per hour
On our charter pricing the G650 and G700 sit at €13,000 to €17,000 per flight hour, with the G650 and G650ER usually towards the lower half. Positioning, crew overnights and peak dates add to the total. A London to New York flight of about 7.5 hours typically lands between €100,000 and €140,000 all in, depending on season and positioning.
Buying a pre-owned G650 or G650ER
With production ended, every G650 is now a pre-owned purchase. Prices depend heavily on age, hours, completion and, above all, whether the engines are on a maintenance programme. Indicatively, early G650s trade in the region of US$35 million and late G650ERs well above that. Check the engine programme terms carefully; our guide to engine programmes and a used jet's value explains why, and our pre-buy inspection guide covers the checks.
G650 vs its rivals
Gulfstream G700: longer cabin with up to five zones and more range, at a higher price. See our G700 review.
Bombardier Global 6000 and 6500: similar cabin size and slightly less range; often a little cheaper to charter. See our Global 6000 review.
Gulfstream G550: the older, narrower Gulfstream with less range, at a much lower purchase price. See our G550 review.
Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X: three engine alternatives with smaller cabins and lower running costs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the G650 and the G650ER?
Fuel capacity. The ER carries more fuel and flies about 500 nm further. Cabin and performance are otherwise the same.
How many passengers does a G650 seat?
Up to 19, but most are configured for 12 to 14 with up to 10 berths.
What is the G650 cabin layout?
Usually four areas: galley and crew rest, club seating, dining or conference, and an aft lounge or stateroom.
How much does it cost to charter a G650?
Around €13,000 to €17,000 per flight hour on our pricing, usually in the lower half of that range, plus positioning and overnights.
Is the G650 still in production?
No. Gulfstream has moved production to the G700 and G800, so G650s are now bought pre-owned.
Charter or buy a G650 with Jetvice
See the Gulfstream G650 charter page, compare aircraft in our private jet guide, or browse our aircraft for sale and lease. Email your route, dates and passengers to info@jetvice.net or use the request form on our private jets page.
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