Gulfstream G600 — Charter and Specification Guide
Gulfstream Gulfstream G600: Ultra-long-range jet, 10 to 13 typical charter seating, 6,600 nm published at Mach 0.85 published maximum range. Production status: In production.
Cabin and performance
- Category — Ultra-long-range jet
- Typical charter seating — 10 to 13
- Published maximum range — 6,600 nm published at Mach 0.85
- Cabin height — 6 ft 2 in
- Cabin width — 7 ft 11 in
- Cabin length — 45 ft 2 in
- Sleeping configuration — One full-length bed
The Gulfstream G600 in service
The G600 pairs a four-zone cabin with 6,600 nm of published range, which puts it directly against the Global 6500 on most Gulf long-haul requirements. Cabin altitude and window size are the features owners talk about most.
For charter buyers the practical difference between G600 and G650ER is the last 500 to 1,000 nm and two or three seats. When the mission fits, the G600 usually prices below the G650ER for the same sector.
Missions the type is used for
- Gulf to East Asia and North America without a stop
- Corporate travel needing long legs with a mid-teens headcount
Route examples that suit its legs
- Dubai to Tokyo
- Riyadh to Washington
- Kuwait 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://www.gulfstream.com/en/aircraft/gulfstream-g600/. 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
- G550 — Out of production — still flying: Production ended 2021; widely available regionally
Chartering the Gulfstream G600
Availability is the deciding factor on any specific type. The Gulfstream G600 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 G600 carry?
Typical charter seating is 10 to 13. 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 G600 fly?
The published maximum range is 6,600 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 G600 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 G600?
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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