Heavy Jets compared
Gulfstream G450 vs Gulfstream G550
Both are heavy jets. The Gulfstream G550 seats 1 more passenger (14 vs 13). The Gulfstream G550 flies 4,200 km (2,268 nm) farther: 12,500 km against 8,300 km. Cabin height is the same, 1.88 m.
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Gulfstream G450 | Gulfstream G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 13 | 14 (better) |
| Range | 8,300 km4,482 nm | 12,500 km6,749 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 900 km/h486 kt | 904 km/h488 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.88 m6.2 ft | 1.88 m6.2 ft |
| Cabin width | 2.24 m7.3 ft | 2.24 m7.3 ft |
| Cabin length | 12.70 m41.7 ft | 14.90 m48.9 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 169 cu ft | 226 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $9,500/hr (better) | $12,500/hr |
Which should you charter?
On paper the Gulfstream G450 does not lead on any of the figures above. Pick it when one is based closer to your departure airport, which cuts positioning cost and often the total price.
Pick the Gulfstream G550 if you need the extra 4,200 km (2,268 nm) of range, you are a group of 14, you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 2.2 m longer) and you travel with a lot of luggage (226 cu ft of baggage space vs 169).
The Gulfstream G450 is estimated at $9,500/hr against $12,500/hr for the Gulfstream G550, about $3,000 less per hour. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Gulfstream G550 can fly New York (TEB) to Moscow (SVO) nonstop, 7,475 km. The Gulfstream G450 would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Gulfstream G450 vs Gulfstream G550: common questions
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