Global 6500 — Charter and Specification Guide
Bombardier Global 6500: Ultra-long-range jet, 13 to 15 typical typical charter seating, 6,600 nm published published maximum range. Production status: In production.
Cabin and performance
- Category — Ultra-long-range jet
- Typical charter seating — 13 to 15 typical
- Published maximum range — 6,600 nm published
- Cabin height — 6 ft 2 in
- Cabin width — 8 ft 2 in
- Cabin length — 43 ft 3 in (three living zones)
- Baggage — 195 cu ft, accessible in flight
- Sleeping configuration — Two full-length beds when the divan and aft cabin are made up
The Global 6500 in service
The Global 6500 is the re-engined development of the Global 6000, with Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines and a redesigned wing that lifted published range to 6,600 nm. In practical charter terms it is the type most often quoted when a client wants Gulf to East Asia or Gulf to the US East Coast without a technical stop.
Cabin height of 6 ft 2 in matters on flights over ten hours: passengers stand upright, and the three zones let a working group, a resting principal and crew service coexist. Baggage is reachable in flight, which is why the type is favoured for multi-city trips rather than single out-and-backs.
Availability in our region is genuine but finite. On peak dates — Riyadh event weeks, European summer, Gulf National Day periods — ultra-long-range availability tightens first, so early confirmation matters more on this category than on midsize aircraft.
Missions the type is used for
- Gulf to Northeast Asia and the US East Coast without a fuel stop
- Board and delegation travel with a working conference zone
- Long-range leisure travel with in-flight baggage access
Route examples that suit its legs
- Riyadh to New York
- Dubai to Hong Kong
- Jeddah to Singapore
Where these figures come from
All figures above are the manufacturer's published maximum values and vary by serial number, interior configuration and operating conditions. Source: https://bombardier.com/en/aircraft/global-6500. MEGA does not manufacture or represent any airframer; aircraft are arranged through registered third-party operators and availability is confirmed per aircraft and per date.
How the ultra-long-range jet class flies
Ultra-long-range aircraft exist to remove the fuel stop from intercontinental flying. Cabins are divided into distinct zones so a group can work, eat and sleep separately, and lower cabin altitudes with high-bandwidth connectivity make an overnight sector genuinely usable.
Range figures published for this class assume defined payloads and still winds; a full cabin against strong headwinds shortens what the aircraft achieves on the day. Airport choice narrows too, since runway length, ramp space and handling capability all have to suit a large airframe.
Other Global series — ultra-long-range types
- Global 7500 — In production: 7,700 nm published; four living zones
- Global 8000 — In development — not in service: Announced 8,000 nm design range; not in service
- Global 5500 — In production: 5,900 nm published; same cabin cross-section, shorter fuselage
- Global 6000 / 5000 — Out of production — still flying: Pre-Pearl-engine generation, still widely available on charter
Chartering the Global 6500
Availability is the deciding factor on any specific type. The Global 6500 is arranged through registered third-party operators, so whether one can be placed on your trip depends on where an aircraft of that type is positioned, the crew's duty time, and whether the operator's approvals cover the airports and airspace involved. Where the type is not free, the desk offers the closest equivalent in the same class rather than holding a trip open.
Positioning, airport slots, handling, overnight crew costs and any de-icing or curfew constraints are priced into the quote rather than added afterwards, and every figure is confirmed against the actual aircraft and date before it is issued. We publish no rate for any type here, because an honest number depends on the aircraft, the routing and the day.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers does the Global 6500 carry?
Typical charter seating is 13 to 15 typical. The exact figure depends on the individual aircraft's interior, since operators configure cabins differently, and on baggage — a full cabin with heavy luggage can change what the aircraft can lift out of a given runway.
How far can the Global 6500 fly?
The published maximum range is 6,600 nm published, quoted by the manufacturer under ideal conditions with a defined payload. Real sector capability is shorter once passengers, baggage, winds, temperature and reserve fuel are applied, so the operations desk checks each leg against the specific aircraft rather than the brochure figure.
Is the Global 6500 still in production?
Production status: In production. Status matters for parts support, cabin technology and resale, and it is stated here so no one quotes or budgets against a type that has not entered service or is no longer built.
Does MEGA operate the Global 6500?
No. MEGA arranges flights on aircraft operated by licensed third-party operators holding their own air operator certificates. Safety ratings such as ARGUS, IS-BAO or Wyvern are held by the relevant operator and applicability varies by aircraft and operator.
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