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Gulfstream G550 vs Embraer Legacy 650

Both are heavy jets. Both seat up to 14 passengers. The Gulfstream G550 flies 5,280 km (2,851 nm) farther: 12,500 km against 7,220 km. The Gulfstream G550 cruises 70 km/h faster. Cabin height is within a few centimetres on the Gulfstream G550 and Embraer Legacy 650.

Gulfstream G550 exterior

Gulfstream

G550

14 seats · 12,500 km

Embraer Legacy 650 exterior

Embraer

Legacy 650

14 seats · 7,220 km

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.

SpecificationGulfstream G550Embraer Legacy 650
Passengers1414
Range12,500 km6,749 nm (better)7,220 km3,898 nm
Cruise speed904 km/h488 kt (better)834 km/h450 kt
Cabin height1.88 m6.2 ft (better)1.85 m6.1 ft
Cabin width2.24 m7.3 ft (better)2.20 m7.2 ft
Cabin length14.90 m48.9 ft (better)11.20 m36.7 ft
Baggage226 cu ft260 cu ft (better)
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$12,500/hr$8,500/hr (better)

Which should you charter?

Pick the Gulfstream G550 if you need the extra 5,280 km (2,851 nm) of range, you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 3.7 m longer) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 70 km/h faster).

Pick the Embraer Legacy 650 if you travel with a lot of luggage (260 cu ft of baggage space vs 226).

The Embraer Legacy 650 is estimated at $8,500/hr against $12,500/hr for the Gulfstream G550, about $4,000 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Gulfstream G550 saves about 6 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 G550 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.

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Gulfstream G550 vs Embraer Legacy 650: common questions

Which has more range, the Gulfstream G550 or the Embraer Legacy 650?
The Gulfstream G550 has more range: 12,500 km (6,749 nm) against 7,220 km (3,898 nm) for the Embraer Legacy 650, a difference of 5,280 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Gulfstream G550 or the Embraer Legacy 650?
The Embraer Legacy 650 has the lower estimated rate ($8,500/hr against $12,500/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Gulfstream G550 or the Embraer Legacy 650?
The Gulfstream G550 has the bigger cabin, 1.88 m high, 2.24 m wide and 14.90 m long. The Embraer Legacy 650 cabin is 1.85 m high, 2.20 m wide and 11.20 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Gulfstream G550 or the Embraer Legacy 650?
Both carry up to 14 passengers in a typical charter layout.

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