Heavy Jets compared
Gulfstream G500 vs Embraer Legacy 650
Both are heavy jets. Both seat up to 14 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 flies 2,040 km (1,102 nm) farther: 9,260 km against 7,220 km. The Gulfstream G500 cruises 107 km/h faster. The Gulfstream G500 has the taller cabin (1.91 m vs 1.85 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 | Embraer Legacy 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 14 | 14 |
| Range | 9,260 km5,000 nm (better) | 7,220 km3,898 nm |
| Cruise speed | 941 km/h508 kt (better) | 834 km/h450 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.91 m6.3 ft (better) | 1.85 m6.1 ft |
| Cabin width | 2.24 m7.3 ft (better) | 2.20 m7.2 ft |
| Cabin length | 14.99 m49.2 ft (better) | 11.20 m36.7 ft |
| Baggage | 175 cu ft | 260 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $10,500/hr | $8,500/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Gulfstream G500 if you need the extra 2,040 km (1,102 nm) of range, headroom matters (the cabin is 6 cm taller), you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 3.8 m longer) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 107 km/h faster).
Pick the Embraer Legacy 650 if you travel with a lot of luggage (260 cu ft of baggage space vs 175).
The Embraer Legacy 650 is estimated at $8,500/hr against $10,500/hr for the Gulfstream G500, about $2,000 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Gulfstream G500 saves about 8 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 Miami (OPF) to Sao Paulo (CGH) nonstop, 6,590 km. The Embraer Legacy 650 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 Embraer Legacy 650: common questions
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