Gulfstream G800 — Charter and Specification Guide

Gulfstream Gulfstream G800: Ultra-long-range jet, Up to 19 typical charter seating, 8,000 nm published design range at Mach 0.85 published maximum range. Production status: In development — not in service.

Cabin and performance

Category — Ultra-long-range jet
Typical charter seating — Up to 19
Published maximum range — 8,000 nm published design range at Mach 0.85
Cabin height — 6 ft 3 in
Cabin width — 8 ft 2 in

The Gulfstream G800 in service

The G800 is Gulfstream's announced long-range flagship, built on G700 systems and structure. It is not in charter service, and we will not quote it as if it were.

It is relevant to owners and prospective buyers evaluating delivery slots, and to management clients planning cabin and crewing years out. For a charter requirement in this range band today, the G650ER is the type that actually flies the mission.

Missions the type is used for

Ultra-long non-stop sectors
Delivery-position planning for acquisition clients

Route examples that suit its legs

Dubai to Los Angeles
Riyadh to Sydney with one stop

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-g800/. 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

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
G550 — Out of production — still flying: Production ended 2021; widely available regionally

Chartering the Gulfstream G800

Availability is the deciding factor on any specific type. The Gulfstream G800 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 G800 carry?

Typical charter seating is Up to 19. 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 G800 fly?

The published maximum range is 8,000 nm published design range 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 G800 still in production?

Production status: In development — not in service. 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 G800?

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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