Ultra Long Range Jet
Bombardier Global 6500 charter
The Bombardier Global 6500 is an ultra long range jet built by Bombardier with a published range of about 6,600 nm, typically carrying 13–15 passengers.
Unverified Specifications source: Bombardier: Global 6500 specifications (cabin 6 ft 2 in x 7 ft 11 in x 43 ft 3 in, length excludes baggage compartment) (https://bombardier.com/en/aircraft/global-6500)
- Range
- 6,600 nm
- published, not practical
- Cruise
- Not yet verified
- Passengers
- 13–15
- max 17 certified
- Cabin (H × W × L)
- 6.2 × 7.9 × 43.3 ft
- Baggage
- Not yet verified
- In production
- Yes
Where the Bombardier Global 6500 can fly nonstop
Screened against our route set with a practical-range margin.
Of 104 city pairs we cover, the Bombardier Global 6500 can typically fly 103 nonstop.
| Route | Distance | Range |
|---|---|---|
| New York – Dubai | 5,951 nm | Nonstop in good conditions |
| London – Los Angeles | 4,718 nm | Nonstop |
| Geneva – Aspen | 4,543 nm | Nonstop |
| New York – São Paulo | 4,162 nm | Nonstop |
| London – Aspen | 4,140 nm | Nonstop |
| Hong Kong – Sydney | 3,993 nm | Nonstop |
| London – Miami | 3,823 nm | Nonstop |
| Nice – New York | 3,464 nm | Nonstop |
| Geneva – New York | 3,352 nm | Nonstop |
| London – Washington, D.C. | 3,179 nm | Nonstop |
Bombardier Global 6500 charter cost
Charter pricing for ultra long range jets in our model runs US$12,500–US$17,500 per flight hour Estimate. Individual aircraft vary with age, interior, operator and base. This is the cost to charter, not to buy.
London to Los Angeles: about 10 h 45 min, US$214,000–US$300,000 one way.
Geneva to Aspen: about 10 h 20 min, US$207,000–US$289,000 one way.
New York to São Paulo: about 9 h 30 min, US$190,000–US$266,000 one way.
Other ultra long range jets
| Aircraft | Range | Passengers | Baggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Global 5500 | 5,900 nm | 13–15 | — |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | 5,950 nm | 12–14 | — |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | 6,450 nm | 12–14 | 140 cu ft |
| Bombardier Global 6500 | 6,600 nm | 13–15 | — |
| Gulfstream G600 | 6,600 nm | 14–16 | 175 cu ft |
| Gulfstream G550 | 6,750 nm | 14–16 | 170 cu ft |
| Gulfstream G650 | 7,000 nm | 14–16 | 195 cu ft |
| Bombardier Global 7500 | 7,700 nm | 14–17 | — |
| Gulfstream G700 | 7,750 nm | 14–17 | 195 cu ft |
| Bombardier Global 8000 | 8,000 nm | 12–14 | — |
Bombardier Global 6500 charter: a modern wide cabin for long trips
A Bombardier Global 6500 charter puts you in one of the newest large-cabin jets in the long-range class, with a wide, quiet cabin and the reach to cross the Atlantic, link Europe with the Gulf or span much of Asia without stopping. The Global 6500 is the latest development of the Global Express family that Bombardier first flew in the 1990s. It was launched in 2018 alongside the Global 5500 and entered service at the end of 2019, according to the Wikipedia article on the Global Express family.
The tiles and tables above give our dataset's view: a published range of about 6,600 nautical miles, a typical cabin of 13 to 15 passengers with a maximum of 17, a cabin about 6.2 ft high, 7.9 ft wide and 43.3 ft long, the corridors it can fly nonstop and the hourly band our pricing model uses. The "In production: Yes" tile matters for charter: it means you can find young aircraft with current interiors and systems. These are published manufacturer or public figures, not independently verified. We have no published cruise or baggage figure for this model, so we describe those qualitatively.
We are a charter broker. We do not own or operate aircraft; we find the right aircraft among licensed operators, compare the options honestly and stay with the trip until you land. More about how we work is on the JetPriceCheck homepage.
From Global Express to Global 6500
The Global family was designed from the start as a wide-cabin, long-range business jet, and each generation has refined the same recipe. The Global 6500 is an evolution of the Global 6000, with new Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines, a redesigned wing and an updated cabin. Bombardier's headline figures, as widely reported, are a range of about 6,600 nm and a top speed around Mach 0.90, which puts it among the fastest aircraft in the category. Details are on the Bombardier Global 6500 page.
The Global 6000 question
Many charter fleets still operate the earlier Global 6000, and the two aircraft share a cabin cross-section and a similar overall feel. The 6500 adds range, efficiency and a more recent interior. When a Global 6000 is available closer to your departure airport, it can be a sensible substitute on routes well inside its range; we will always tell you which model you are being offered and why.
Inside the Global 6500 cabin
The cabin is the main reason clients ask for a Global. At about 7.9 ft wide and 6.2 ft high in published figures, it is wide and tall enough to stand and walk freely, with a flat floor and space for three living areas. Bombardier's newer seat designs, marketed as Nuage seating, and a smooth ride in turbulence are part of the aircraft's reputation, although fit and finish always depend on the specific aircraft.
Typical layouts on a Global 6500 private jet charter
- Forward club: four wide seats, used for work, meals and take-off.
- Mid-cabin dining or conference group: a table for four to six, which often doubles as a second club.
- Aft stateroom: on many aircraft, a private rear room with a bed or a divan, next to the lavatory.
- Crew rest: on some aircraft, a dedicated crew rest area, which becomes important on the longest sectors.
Our data puts a typical charter load at 13 to 15 passengers. On an overnight flight, plan on fewer people sleeping properly than there are seats, and confirm the berth count for the specific tail.
Cabin comfort on long sectors
Cabin altitude, noise and light shape how you feel after eight hours. The Global 6500 was designed with a low cabin altitude, quiet engines and large windows, and newer aircraft often carry high-speed connectivity and modern entertainment. We check the actual equipment, because it varies with each owner's specification.
Global 6500 range: what it flies nonstop
Published range assumes ideal conditions. Our screen assumes about 85% of it is usable with a real payload, winds and reserves, and adds about 5% to great-circle distance for routing. For a 6,600 nm aircraft that gives a practical reach of roughly 5,610 nm. The method is explained in our private jet range guide.
Nonstop corridors on our list
On that screen, this page's fact pack lists 103 of our corridors as nonstop for the Global 6500. They are screening estimates, not flight plans, and they include:
- North Atlantic: London to New York, Boston, Washington, D.C. and Miami; Paris, Geneva, Madrid and Nice to New York.
- Europe to the US West and Rockies: London to Los Angeles, and London and Geneva to Aspen, subject to the airport's own size rules.
- Europe, the Gulf and Asia: London, Paris, Geneva, Nice, Milan, Madrid, Rome and Zurich to Dubai; Dubai to Singapore, Mumbai and Malé; Riyadh to London.
- Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong to Sydney, Tokyo to Singapore and Singapore to Bali.
- Americas: New York to São Paulo, and Miami and Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas.
New York to Dubai: marginal on our screen
New York to Dubai is about 5,950 nm great circle in our data. With the routing allowance, it falls between the Global 6500's practical and published range, so our screen marks it as marginal. The operator may plan it nonstop with a light cabin and favourable winds, or add a fuel stop. If you need that route nonstop with confidence, compare the Bombardier Global 7500 or the Gulfstream G700.
Short sectors
The list also includes short routes such as Austin to Dallas and Milan to Rome. A Global 6500 can fly them, but on short hops a smaller jet is usually better value unless the aircraft is already positioned for you or the leg is part of a longer journey.
The Global 6500 at the airport
A large jet needs the right airports. Points we check for every Bombardier Global 6500 charter:
- Business aviation airports such as Farnborough, Teterboro, Van Nuys and Al Maktoum, which are the primary airports on many of our long-range corridors and handle large jets routinely.
- Runway length and weight at hot or high airports, where the operator may limit fuel or payload on departure.
- Wingspan, weight and noise rules at resort and mountain airports, which change over time and can exclude some large aircraft.
- Customs and slots for international arrivals and busy airports.
Our directory of private jet routes shows the airports we typically use at each end of every corridor.
Bombardier Global 6500 charter cost
The cost section above shows the hourly band our pricing model uses for the ultra-long-range category: about USD 12,500 to 17,500 per flight hour, taken from published market rates. It is an estimate, not a quote. A young Global 6500 with a new interior is often priced toward the upper end of its class, while an older Global 6000 may come in lower, but the real figures depend on the aircraft, operator, base and date.
As an illustration only, a seven-hour crossing at the model's band would cost roughly USD 87,500 to 122,500 for the flying alone. A real quote also reflects:
- Positioning to your departure airport and back to base, which our model captures with a factor on one-way trips.
- Crew costs, including a relief pilot on the longest sectors and hotels on overnights.
- Airport, handling and navigation charges at every stop.
- Catering, connectivity and de-icing, charged at cost.
- Waiting days when the aircraft stays with you between legs.
Our private jet cost guide explains each driver. When you are ready for a firm figure, ask JetPriceCheck for a Global 6500 quote and we will compare what licensed operators can offer on your dates.
One-way trips and empty legs
A one-way Global 6500 trip often leaves the aircraft to fly home empty, and operators sometimes sell those legs at lower prices. They suit travellers whose dates can follow the aircraft rather than the other way round. See our empty-leg flights page.
Global 6500 versus other long-range jets
| Aircraft | How it compares with a Global 6500 |
|---|---|
| Gulfstream G650 | Its most direct rival: similar missions and a comparable wide cabin; availability often decides. |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Three-engine jet with a narrower cabin; useful at more demanding airports. |
| Gulfstream G550 | Older, out-of-production type with similar range; often the value choice. |
| Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier's flagship: more range and a longer, four-zone cabin. |
| Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream's newest large cabin, usually at a premium. |
Being flexible across the ultra-long-range jet category often turns up a better-positioned aircraft. Our aircraft guide compares every class.
Who a Bombardier Global 6500 charter suits
- Executive teams on transatlantic or Europe to Gulf trips who want to arrive rested and ready.
- Families on long-haul holidays who need space, beds and room for luggage.
- Clients who want a recent interior and modern cabin systems as part of the experience.
- Multi-leg itineraries where each sector is long and the cabin is effectively your office for several days.
It is less suited to short regional hops, to very large groups, and to airports with tight size limits.
Planning a multi-day Global 6500 itinerary
Many Global 6500 trips are not a single flight but a sequence: a crossing, a few days of meetings, a second leg to another region and a flight home. A little planning up front changes both the experience and the price.
Keep the aircraft or release it?
If the gaps between legs are short, keeping the aircraft with you is usually simpler and can be cheaper, because it avoids positioning the aircraft home and back again. If a gap stretches to a week or more, releasing the aircraft and booking a fresh one for the return can make more sense, particularly if another client can use it in between. We price both options so you can compare them on the same page.
Working and resting on board
A wide cabin is only useful if the layout suits what you want to do in it. For a team that plans to work, we look for a conference group and reliable connectivity over the oceans. For an overnight flight, we look for enough berths and, on the longest sectors, a crew rest area so the operator can plan an augmented crew without taking a passenger seat.
Timing across time zones
Eastbound overnight crossings let passengers sleep and arrive in the morning; westbound daytime flights shorten a long day. We suggest departure times that fit your schedule, the airports' operating hours and the crew's duty limits, which the operator has the final word on.
Documents and first landings
Your first landing in a new country must be at an airport with border services. For a few destinations that shapes the choice of arrival airport, and we plan it before you fly.
How we source a Global 6500
Before presenting an aircraft, we ask the operator about:
- Model and year, so you know whether it is a Global 6500 or an earlier Global 6000, and how new the interior is.
- Operator and certificate, confirming commercial operation under a valid air operator certificate.
- Layout and berths, including an aft stateroom and crew rest.
- Connectivity on your route, including over oceans.
- Crew plan, including a cabin attendant and, where needed, a relief pilot.
- Base and positioning, usually the largest variable in the price.
Frequently asked questions about Bombardier Global 6500 charter
How far can a Global 6500 fly nonstop?
Bombardier's published figure is about 6,600 nm. On our practical screen it flies 103 of the corridors we list nonstop, including London to Los Angeles and Hong Kong to Sydney; New York to Dubai is marginal.
How many passengers does a Global 6500 carry?
Typically 13 to 15 in our data, with a published maximum of 17. On overnight flights, fewer passengers can sleep flat.
Global 6500 or Gulfstream G650?
They are close rivals with wide cabins and similar missions. Cabin layout, the age of the specific aircraft and where it is based on your date usually decide.
Is a Global 6000 the same as a Global 6500?
They share a cabin cross-section and family design, but the 6500 has newer engines, a revised wing, more range and a more recent interior.
What does a Global 6500 charter cost per hour?
Our pricing model, built on published market rates, uses USD 12,500 to 17,500 per flight hour for the category. Real quotes depend on the aircraft, operator and trip.
A Bombardier Global 6500 charter is the choice for travellers who want a modern, wide cabin on a long route. Tell us where you are going, who is travelling and how you want to spend the flight, and we will come back with specific aircraft and a firm operator quote.