Gulfstream G550 — Charter and Specification Guide
Gulfstream Gulfstream G550: Ultra-long-range jet, 12 to 16 typical charter seating, 6,750 nm published at Mach 0.80 published maximum range. Production status: Out of production — still flying.
Cabin and performance
- Category — Ultra-long-range jet
- Typical charter seating — 12 to 16
- Published maximum range — 6,750 nm published at Mach 0.80
- Cabin height — 6 ft 2 in
- Cabin width — 7 ft 4 in
- Cabin length — 43 ft 11 in
The Gulfstream G550 in service
Production ended in 2021, but the G550 remains one of the most widely available ultra-long-range types on the charter market, including in the Middle East. Its range still covers the sectors most clients ask about.
Interiors vary widely by serial number and refurbishment history. When we quote a G550 we identify the specific aircraft, its cabin layout and its connectivity fit rather than describing the type in general terms.
Missions the type is used for
- Long-range charter where value matters more than the newest cabin
- Government, survey and special-mission conversions
Route examples that suit its legs
- Riyadh to London
- Dubai to Beijing
- Doha to New York
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/. 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 Ultra-long-range types
- G800 — In development — not in service: Announced 8,000 nm design range; not in charter service
- G700 — In production: 7,750 nm published; up to five living areas
- G650ER — In production: 7,500 nm published; the long-range charter benchmark
- G600 — In production: 6,600 nm published; four-zone cabin
Chartering the Gulfstream G550
Availability is the deciding factor on any specific type. The Gulfstream G550 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 G550 carry?
Typical charter seating is 12 to 16. 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 G550 fly?
The published maximum range is 6,750 nm published at Mach 0.80, 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 G550 still in production?
Production status: Out of production — still flying. 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 G550?
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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