Ultra Long Range Jet
Bombardier Global 8000 charter
The Bombardier Global 8000 is an ultra long range jet built by Bombardier with a published range of about 8,000 nm, typically carrying 12–14 passengers.
Unverified Specifications source: Bombardier: Global 8000 specifications (cabin 6 ft 2 in x 8 ft 0 in x 54 ft 5 in, length excludes baggage compartment) (https://bombardier.com/en/aircraft/global-8000); Cleared: not stated by the source checked (Bombardier press release 2025-12-19: Global 8000 receives FAA certification (TC ); left empty rather than keeping a demo value (https://bombardier.com/en/media/news/bombardier-global-8000-worlds-fastest-business-jet-receives-us-federal-aviation); Bombardier press release 2025-12-19: Global 8000 receives FAA certification (TC type certificate 2025-11-05, entered service December 2025) (https://bombardier.com/en/media/news/bombardier-global-8000-worlds-fastest-business-jet-receives-us-federal-aviation); Cleared: not stated by the source checked (Bombardier press release 2025-12-19: Global 8000 receives FAA certification (TC ); left empty rather than keeping a demo value (https://bombardier.com/en/media/news/bombardier-global-8000-worlds-fastest-business-jet-receives-us-federal-aviation)
- Range
- 8,000 nm
- published, not practical
- Cruise
- Not yet verified
- Passengers
- 12–14
- max 19 certified
- Cabin (H × W × L)
- 6.2 × 8 × 54.4 ft
- Baggage
- Not yet verified
- In production
- Yes
Where the Bombardier Global 8000 can fly nonstop
Screened against our route set with a practical-range margin.
Of 104 city pairs we cover, the Bombardier Global 8000 can typically fly 104 nonstop.
| Route | Distance | Range |
|---|---|---|
| New York – Dubai | 5,951 nm | Nonstop |
| 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 8000 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.
New York to Dubai: about 13 h 25 min, US$268,000–US$375,000 one way.
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.
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 | — |
Global 8000 charter: Bombardier's flagship, and what it changes
The Global 8000 is Bombardier's newest and longest-range business jet, and the company describes it as the fastest business jet in the world. It entered service at the end of 2025, according to Bombardier's announcement, with a published range of about 8,000 nautical miles and a top speed of Mach 0.95. For a charter client, that combination means almost any two major cities can be joined in one sector, and a long day in the air ends a little sooner.
The tiles above show our dataset's view of the aircraft: a published range of about 8,000 nm, a typical load of 12 to 14 passengers with a maximum of 19, and a cabin about 6.2 ft high, 8.0 ft wide and 54.4 ft long. We have no published cruise, baggage or sleeping figure for the type yet. These are published manufacturer or public figures, not independently verified, so read them as a guide rather than a certified specification. The same applies to the route screen and the cost band.
We are a charter broker. We do not own or operate aircraft. When you ask us for a Bombardier Global 8000, we approach licensed operators that fly the type, check each aircraft, and set out the options side by side. There is more about how we work on the JetPriceCheck homepage.
Where the Bombardier Global 8000 comes from
The Global 8000 is a development of the Bombardier Global 7500, which entered service in 2018 and set the benchmark for large, four-zone business jets. Bombardier kept the 7500's cabin and added range and speed. During development, a Global 7500 test aircraft briefly exceeded the speed of sound in a 2021 test flight, a milestone Bombardier used to promote the programme. Details of both aircraft are on Bombardier's Global 8000 page and the Global 7500 Wikipedia entry.
Two things follow for charter:
- The cabin is the familiar one. If you have flown on a Global 7500, the Global 8000 interior will feel the same in layout and size. The difference is in what the aircraft can do, not in the room you sit in.
- The type is new. In late 2026, only a small number of Global 8000s are flying, and fewer again are offered for charter. Bombardier has also described an upgrade path for some existing Global 7500s, so the line between the two can blur on an operator's fleet list. We check exactly which standard an aircraft meets.
Global 8000 range and speed in practice
A published range assumes ideal conditions. Our screening model assumes about 85% is usable once you add passengers, baggage, winds and reserves, and adds about 5% to great-circle distance for routing. For an 8,000 nm aircraft, that means a practical reach of roughly 6,800 nm, which covers any sector up to about 6,470 nm great circle. The method is in our private jet range guide.
Every corridor we list, nonstop
On that screen, this page's fact pack lists all 104 of our corridors as nonstop for the Global 8000, with a good margin. The longest is New York to Dubai at about 5,950 nm great circle, which our model puts at roughly 13 h 20 min of block time at the typical ultra-long-range cruise it uses (about 485 knots). Others that need a stop in a heavy jet also screen as comfortable nonstops:
- London to Los Angeles and London to Miami.
- Geneva and London to Aspen, subject to the airport's own rules on aircraft size and operating hours.
- New York to São Paulo and Hong Kong to Sydney.
These are screening estimates, not flight plans. Winter headwinds, a full cabin and airport restrictions all reduce the real figure, and the operator's flight plan is what counts.
What the extra range is really for
Most of our corridors are well within the reach of smaller jets. The Global 8000's range pays off on three kinds of trip:
- The very longest city pairs, where it removes a fuel stop that a slightly shorter-range jet might need on a heavy day.
- Full cabins on long sectors, where extra fuel capacity leaves more margin for passengers and baggage.
- Hot, high or winter conditions, when performance limits reduce what any aircraft can carry.
Speed
Bombardier quotes a top speed of Mach 0.95. In practice, operators plan long flights at a slightly slower, more efficient cruise, and, lacking a published cruise figure for the type, our model uses a typical ultra-long-range cruise of about 485 knots for block-time estimates. On a 12-hour flight, even a modest speed advantage can take a noticeable amount of time off the trip, but it depends on how the operator flies the sector, so we compare real flight plans when timing matters.
Cabin altitude
People often ask about the Bombardier Global 8000 altitude. Two figures matter: how high the aircraft cruises, which helps it fly above weather and traffic, and the cabin altitude, the pressure you feel on board. Bombardier promotes the Global 8000 as having one of the lowest cabin altitudes in business aviation, which many travellers find reduces fatigue and dehydration on long flights. Exact figures vary with the flight level, so check them against Bombardier's specifications.
Inside the Global 8000: interior and layout
The Global 8000 interior follows the Global 7500's four-zone plan: a cabin about 54 ft long in published figures, with room for distinct living spaces rather than one long row of seats. Typical layouts include:
- Club suite: four seats facing each other near the front, for working or eating.
- Conference or dining suite: a table that seats several people, which can double as a meeting room.
- Entertainment suite: a lounge with a divan and a large screen.
- Principal suite: a private bedroom at the rear, often with a full-size bed and, on many aircraft, an ensuite with a shower.
A crew rest area lets an augmented crew take turns on the longest legs. We have no published sleeping figure; the number of beds depends on the layout. Each owner specifies their own interior, so the bombardier global 8000 interior layout of one tail may differ from the next; we confirm seat count, berths, lavatories, galley and connectivity on the specific aircraft.
Baggage
We have no published baggage volume for the Global 8000 yet, so we confirm the hold with the operator. Space is still finite on a full, long trip: skis, golf bags and many large cases take space fast, so tell us early.
Bombardier Global 8000 price: charter cost
The cost section above shows the band our pricing model uses for ultra-long-range jets: about USD 12,500 to 17,500 per flight hour, based on published market rates. These are estimates, not quotes. The page also shows illustrative one-way estimates for the longest nonstops, such as New York to Dubai at roughly USD 268,000 to 375,000 including a positioning allowance. Treat these as orders of magnitude.
Real quotes reflect:
- Scarcity. A new type with few charter aircraft can command a premium over the Global 7500, and positioning may be longer because fewer aircraft are based near you.
- Positioning, often the biggest variable on a one-way trip.
- Crew, including relief pilots and hotels on the longest legs.
- Airport, handling and navigation charges, which vary widely by country.
- Catering, connectivity, de-icing and waiting days, charged as they occur.
The cost drivers are explained in our private jet cost guide. For a real figure, ask JetPriceCheck for a Global 8000 quote and we will compare what licensed operators can offer, alongside a Global 7500 or another ultra-long-range jet if that would serve the trip equally well.
One-way trips and empty legs
After a one-way trip, an aircraft often flies home or on to its next client empty, and those legs are sometimes sold at a lower price. With so few Global 8000s flying, such legs are rare, but they happen. See our empty-leg flights page.
Global 8000 versus other ultra-long-range jets
| Aircraft | How it compares with a Global 8000 |
|---|---|
| Bombardier Global 7500 | The same cabin with less range and speed; more aircraft available, often at a lower rate. |
| Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream's flagship, with a long, wide cabin and a similar mission; choice often comes down to availability. |
| Gulfstream G650 | Fast and wide, with a shorter cabin and less range. |
| Bombardier Global 6500 | A smaller Global with a wide cabin; plenty for most transatlantic trips. |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | A three-engine alternative with a narrower cabin, often chosen for access to demanding airports. |
| Gulfstream G550 | An older, out-of-production type; often a value choice on long routes. |
Flexibility across the ultra-long-range jet category usually turns up a better-positioned aircraft. Our aircraft guide compares every class, and the route directory shows which aircraft suit each corridor.
Who a Bombardier Global 8000 private jet charter suits
The Global 8000 is a strong fit for:
- The longest city pairs, such as New York to Dubai or London to Los Angeles, where you want one sector and a margin for weather and load.
- Large groups on overnight flights, who need several zones, real beds and a crew able to rest.
- Executives and families who treat the aircraft as an office or home for a full day in the air.
- Travellers for whom arriving an hour sooner on a long trip is worth the premium.
It is more aircraft than most trips need. On transatlantic flights of seven or eight hours, a Global 6500, Global 7500 or G650 usually does the same job for less, and on regional hops a much smaller jet is better value. We will say so.
Global 8000 or Global 7500: a quick way to decide
Start with the route. If our screen shows the Global 7500 flying your trip nonstop with a margin, and your dates are fixed, the 7500 is usually the easier and better-value choice, because there are more of them. The Global 8000 makes most sense when the sector sits near the 7500's practical limit, when the cabin will be full on a long overnight flight, or when you would rather arrive a little earlier and a suitable aircraft is well positioned. We are happy to quote both side by side so you can see the difference in time and price for your own trip.
Planning a long Global 8000 trip
- Time zones and sleep. Eastbound overnight flights let you sleep and arrive in the morning; westbound daytime flights make a long day feel shorter.
- Crew duty. Very long sectors need an augmented crew, decided by the operator under its approved flight-time limitations.
- Customs and immigration. Your first landing in a new country must be at an airport with the right border services.
- Catering. Long flights mean several meals; tell us about dietary needs early.
- Connectivity. Coverage over oceans and polar routes varies by system, so we check it for your route.
How we source a Global 8000
Before we present a Global 8000, we check with the operator:
- Operator and certificate, confirming commercial operation under a valid air operator certificate.
- Type standard: a delivered Global 8000 or an upgraded Global 7500, and what that means for range and speed.
- Interior layout, seat and berth count, lavatories and shower.
- Connectivity on your route.
- Airport approvals for demanding destinations such as mountain airports.
- Base and positioning, which usually drive the price.
Frequently asked questions about the Global 8000
What is the range of the Bombardier Global 8000?
Bombardier publishes about 8,000 nm. On our practical screen, it flies all 104 corridors we list nonstop, including New York to Dubai and Hong Kong to Sydney.
How fast is the Global 8000?
Bombardier quotes a top speed of Mach 0.95 and calls it the fastest business jet in service. Our block-time estimates use a typical ultra-long-range cruise of about 485 knots.
How many passengers does a Global 8000 carry?
Typically 12 to 14 in our data, with a published maximum of 19. How many can sleep depends on the interior of the specific aircraft.
How much does it cost to charter a Global 8000?
Our pricing model, built on published market rates, uses USD 12,500 to 17,500 per flight hour for ultra-long-range jets. Real prices depend on the aircraft, operator, positioning and trip, and scarcity can add a premium.
What is the difference between the Global 7500 and the Global 8000?
They share the same cabin. The Global 8000 adds range and speed. For most trips the Global 7500 does the same job and is easier to find.
A Global 8000 charter is the choice when the trip is as long as trips get and every hour counts. Tell us your route, your group and your dates, and we will return with specific aircraft, honest alternatives and firm operator quotes.