Gulfstream G500 — Charter and Specification Guide
Gulfstream Gulfstream G500: Large-cabin long-range jet, 8 to 12 typical charter seating, 5,300 nm published at Mach 0.85 published maximum range. Production status: In production.
Cabin and performance
- Category — Large-cabin long-range jet
- Typical charter seating — 8 to 12
- Published maximum range — 5,300 nm published at Mach 0.85
- Cabin height — 6 ft 2 in
- Cabin width — 7 ft 11 in
- Cabin length — 41 ft 6 in
The Gulfstream G500 in service
The G500 shares systems and cockpit philosophy with the G600 on a shorter airframe. For Gulf-to-Europe or Gulf-to-southern-Africa work it covers the sector comfortably while carrying a lower cost base than the ultra-long-range types.
It is a common answer to requests where a client asks for a Gulfstream by name but the actual mission is six to eight hours. We will say so rather than quote a larger cabin for the sake of the badge.
Missions the type is used for
- Gulf to Europe, Africa and South Asia non-stop
- Business travel where cabin quality matters more than maximum range
Route examples that suit its legs
- Jeddah to London
- Dubai to Johannesburg
- Riyadh to Zurich
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://www.gulfstream.com/en/aircraft/gulfstream-g500/. 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 large-cabin long-range jet class flies
Class positioning decides most of what matters on a trip: how far the aircraft can go with the passengers and baggage actually on board, which runways it can use, and how comfortable the cabin is for the hours involved.
Published figures are manufacturer maximums. The operations desk checks each leg against the specific aircraft, its interior and the day's conditions before any routing or figure is issued.
Other Large cabin types
- G450 — Out of production — still flying: Long-serving large-cabin type, strong regional availability
- G280 — In production: 3,600 nm published; tall cabin, large baggage hold
- G200 — Out of production — still flying: Earlier super-midsize, IAI-built; ageing fleet
Chartering the Gulfstream G500
Availability is the deciding factor on any specific type. The Gulfstream G500 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 Gulfstream G500 carry?
Typical charter seating is 8 to 12. 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 Gulfstream G500 fly?
The published maximum range is 5,300 nm published at Mach 0.85, 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 Gulfstream G500 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 Gulfstream G500?
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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