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Gulfstream G550
Six-thousand-mile legs at pre-owned large-cabin money. The smart-money ULR.
What you are paying for
The G550 was the long-range king for a decade, and the used market now sells that capability at super-mid new-build money. Hundreds were delivered, most to meticulous flight departments. A well-pedigreed example with engine programs is arguably the smartest capital-per-mile buy in aviation. Cabin tech shows its age; the airframe does not.
What real trips cost EST
| Route | Distance | Block time | One-way, all-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York → London | 2,986 nm | 6h 54m | $77K–$101K |
| London → Ibiza | 750 nm | 2h 03m | $23K–$30K |
| Los Angeles → Las Vegas | 199 nm | 1h 00m | $24K–$31K |
Figures include US FET or typical international taxes, standard fees, and the two-hour daily minimum where it applies. Real quotes move with positioning and dates; reproduce any of these in the Route Estimator, or check a quote you already hold against them in the Quote Audit.
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Class rate ranges are cross-checked each quarter against five published seller rate cards, printed side by side in the cost index.
Buying one instead?
Typical pre-owned asks run EST $16M–$26M. Owning a Gulfstream G550 and flying it 200 hours a year models out to roughly $4.63M–$6.15M per year all-in: crew, hangar, insurance, maintenance programs, and depreciation included. Open this aircraft in the Ownership Desk to stress-test the assumption against your own hours.
Alternatives worth pricing
- Bombardier Global 6000: The widest long-haul cabin of its generation; a favorite of heads of state.
- Dassault Falcon 8X: Trijet efficiency: burns meaningfully less fuel than its two-engine rivals.
- Gulfstream G650ER: Held the around-the-world speed record for a decade. Still the benchmark.