Heavy Jets compared
Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream GIV-SP
Both are heavy jets. The Gulfstream G500 seats 1 more passenger (14 vs 13). The Gulfstream G500 flies 1,440 km (778 nm) farther: 9,260 km against 7,820 km. The Gulfstream G500 cruises 91 km/h faster. The Gulfstream G500 has the taller cabin (1.91 m vs 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 G500 | Gulfstream GIV-SP |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 14 (better) | 13 |
| Range | 9,260 km5,000 nm (better) | 7,820 km4,222 nm |
| Cruise speed | 941 km/h508 kt (better) | 850 km/h459 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.91 m6.3 ft (better) | 1.88 m6.2 ft |
| Cabin width | 2.24 m7.3 ft | 2.24 m7.3 ft |
| Cabin length | 14.99 m49.2 ft (better) | 13.74 m45.1 ft |
| Baggage | 175 cu ft (better) | 169 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $10,500/hr | $8,800/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Gulfstream G500 if you need the extra 1,440 km (778 nm) of range, you are a group of 14, headroom matters (the cabin is 3 cm taller) and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.3 m longer).
On paper the Gulfstream GIV-SP 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.
The Gulfstream GIV-SP is estimated at $8,800/hr against $10,500/hr for the Gulfstream G500, about $1,700 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Gulfstream G500 saves about 7 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Gulfstream G500 can fly London (LTN) to Miami (OPF) nonstop, 7,098 km. The Gulfstream GIV-SP 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 G500 vs Gulfstream GIV-SP: common questions
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