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Business Jets Compared: Range, Seats and Specs for 39 Aircraft
Browse 39 business jets, VIP airliners and turboprops from Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, Textron, Boeing, Airbus, ATR and De Havilland. Every figure is the manufacturer’s published maximum, checked 21 October 2026.
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Quick answer
Which business jet has the longest range? The Gulfstream G800, at 8,200 nm with 8 passengers at Mach 0.85. The Bombardier Global 8000 is next at 8,000 nm, then the Gulfstream G700 (7,750 nm) and the Global 7500 (7,700 nm). Range is a manufacturer’s theoretical maximum measured on different assumptions, so plan routes with a margin.
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Want the manufacturer story as well? Read our guide to Gulfstream Aerospace. Guides for the other manufacturers are in progress.
Ultra-long-range
8,200 nm
Gulfstream G800
Gulfstream's longest-range business jet. FAA and EASA certified in April 2025, with the first delivery in August 2025.
- Seats
- 19
- Range
- 8,200 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.935
- Engines
- Rolls-Royce Pearl 700
Ultra-long-range
7,750 nm
Gulfstream G700
Gulfstream's flagship, in service since 2024. It shares the G800's Pearl 700 engines.
- Seats
- 19
- Range
- 7,750 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.935
- Engines
- Rolls-Royce Pearl 700
Ultra-long-range
7,500 nm
Gulfstream G650ER
Extended-range G650 for nonstop intercontinental flights. The G650 family went out of production in 2025, so these are pre-owned aircraft.
- Seats
- 19
- Range
- 7,500 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.925
- Engines
- Rolls-Royce BR725
Photo: Gulfstream G650 family (G650ER looks the same externally)
Ultra-long-range
7,000 nm
Gulfstream G650
The long-time benchmark for ultra-long-range charter, and now available only pre-owned.
- Seats
- 18
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.925
- Engines
- Rolls-Royce BR725
Long-range
6,600 nm
Gulfstream G600
Long-range Gulfstream with a fly-by-wire flight deck. Range is 6,600 nm at Mach 0.85.
- Seats
- 19
- Range
- 6,600 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.925
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW815GA
Long-range
5,300 nm
Gulfstream G500
The smaller large-cabin Gulfstream, with the same Mach 0.925 top speed as the G600.
- Seats
- 19
- Range
- 5,300 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.925
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW814GA
Super mid-size
4,200 nm
Gulfstream G400
Gulfstream's super-mid-size jet, bringing the G-series cabin to a smaller airframe. Gulfstream lists its figures as preliminary.
- Seats
- 12
- Range
- 4,200 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.90
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW812GA
Super mid-size
3,600 nm
Gulfstream G280
Super-mid-size jet known for short-field and hot-and-high performance. Gulfstream announced the G300 as its replacement in September 2025.
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 3,600 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.85
- Engines
- Honeywell HTF7250G
Ultra-long-range
8,000 nm
Bombardier Global 8000
Certified by Transport Canada in November 2025 and in service since December 2025. Bombardier calls it the fastest business jet in the world.
- Seats
- 19
- Range
- 8,000 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.95
- Engines
- GE Passport
Ultra-long-range
7,700 nm
Bombardier Global 7500
Purpose-built four-zone cabin with a permanent master suite. Its 7,700 nm range covers New York to Hong Kong.
- Seats
- 19
- Range
- 7,700 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.925
- Engines
- GE Passport
Ultra-long-range
6,600 nm
Bombardier Global 6500
Re-engined evolution of the Global 6000 with Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines. Transport Canada certified it in 2019.
- Seats
- 17
- Range
- 6,600 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.90
- Engines
- Rolls-Royce Pearl 15
Long-range
5,900 nm
Bombardier Global 5500
Shorter-fuselage Global with the same Pearl 15 engines as the 6500. Range is 5,900 nm on the current factsheet.
- Seats
- 16
- Range
- 5,900 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.90
- Engines
- Rolls-Royce Pearl 15
Large-cabin
4,000 nm
Bombardier Challenger 650
The latest version of Bombardier's widebody Challenger 600 series.
- Seats
- 12
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.85
- Engines
- General Electric CF34-3B
Super mid-size
3,400 nm
Bombardier Challenger 3500
The updated Challenger 350, with Nuage seats as standard. The 200th delivery was made in July 2026.
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 3,400 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.83
- Engines
- Honeywell HTF7350
Super mid-size
3,200 nm
Bombardier Challenger 350
Super-mid-size Challenger. Bombardier now sells the updated Challenger 3500 at the same list price.
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.83
- Engines
- Honeywell HTF7350
Ultra-long-range
7,500 nm
Dassault Falcon 10X
In flight test: first flight 19 June 2026, and entry into service now guided to 2029. Dassault says its 109-inch-wide cabin is wider than any purpose-built business jet flying today.
- Seats
- 19
- Range
- 7,500 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.925
- Engines
- Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X
Ultra-long-range
6,450 nm
Dassault Falcon 8X
Trijet flagship valued for overwater routes. Seating runs from 12 to 16.
- Seats
- 16
- Range
- 6,450 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.90
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW307D (x3)
Long-range
5,500 nm
Dassault Falcon 6X
Dassault's newest Falcon in production. Its 102-inch-wide cabin is the widest of any Falcon in service.
- Seats
- 16
- Range
- 5,500 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.90
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW812D
Large-cabin
4,000 nm
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Twinjet that combines runway flexibility with a genuine large cabin. Seating runs from 8 to 10.
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.86
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW308C
Large-cabin
4,750 nm
Dassault Falcon 900LX
Trijet prized on the resale market for range and short-field capability. Industry reports describe 2026 as its final delivery year.
- Seats
- 14
- Range
- 4,750 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.87
- Engines
- Honeywell TFE731-60 (x3)
Super mid-size
4,018 nm
Embraer Praetor 600
Embraer calls it the farthest-flying super-mid-size jet. The updated Praetor 600E was certified in April 2026.
- Seats
- 12
- Range
- 4,018 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.83
- Engines
- Honeywell HTF7500E
Mid-size
3,340 nm
Embraer Praetor 500
Mid-size sibling of the Praetor 600 with the same fly-by-wire controls and a stand-up cabin.
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 3,340 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.83
- Engines
- Honeywell HTF7500E
Photo: Praetor 600, the Praetor 500 looks similar
Large-cabin
3,900 nm
Embraer Legacy 650E
Three-zone large-cabin jet with excellent baggage space. Production ended around 2020, so it is available pre-owned only.
- Seats
- 13 typical
- Range
- 3,900 nm
- Speed
- 456 kt
- Engines
- Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2
Light jet
2,010 nm
Embraer Phenom 300E
The world's best-selling light jet for 14 years in a row, according to Embraer. The newer 300EV is quoted at 2,055 nm.
- Seats
- Up to 10
- Range
- 2,010 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.80
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW535E1
Very light jet
1,178 nm
Embraer Phenom 100EX
Entry-level very light jet for regional trips. The 100EX replaced the Phenom 100EV; Embraer introduced it in October 2023.
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 1,178 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.70
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW617F-E
Super mid-size
3,500 nm
Cessna Citation Longitude
Textron's super-mid-size flagship, in production, with a stand-up cabin and transcontinental range. Standard seating is 8.
- Seats
- 12
- Range
- 3,500 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.84
- Engines
- Honeywell HTF7700L
Mid-size
2,700 nm
Cessna Citation Latitude
Mid-size Citation in production, with a stand-up cabin.
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 2,700 nm
- Speed
- 446 kt
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW306D1
Mid-size
3,069 nm
Cessna Citation Sovereign+
Mid-size Citation valued for cabin space and economics. Textron ended Sovereign production in 2021, so it is pre-owned only.
- Seats
- 9 typical
- Range
- 3,069 nm
- Speed
- 448 kt
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW306D
Mid-size
1,720 nm
Cessna Citation XLS+
A widely operated light-mid-size jet and a Safe Fly Aviation charter favourite in India. Textron has since moved to the XLS Gen2 and Ascend.
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 1,720 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.75
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW545C
Light jet
2,165 nm
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Single-pilot-certified light jet. The 500th CJ4 was rolled out in June 2026.
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 2,165 nm
- Speed
- 451 kt
- Engines
- Williams FJ44-4A (x2)
Turboprop
1,720 nm
Beechcraft King Air 250 (B250)
Twin turboprop for regional missions and short runways across India. Textron now sells the King Air 260 in this line.
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 1,720 nm
- Speed
- 310 kt
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 (x2)
Regional turboprop
~1,100 nm
De Havilland Dash 8-400
Regional turboprop used for feeder, VIP and government charter. New-build production has been paused.
- Seats
- Up to 90
- Range
- ~1,100 nm
- Speed
- 360 kt
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW150A (x2)
Regional turboprop
740 nm
ATR 72-600
Short-field regional turboprop. ATR publishes 740 nm with a full passenger load.
- Seats
- Up to 78
- Range
- 740 nm
- Speed
- 270 kt
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW127XT-M (x2)
VIP airliner
6,500 nm
Boeing BBJ MAX 7
Airliner-scale cabin on the smallest 737 MAX airframe. Boeing quotes 6,500 nm on its latest sheet and up to 6,600 nm on earlier ones.
- Seats
- 19+
- Range
- 6,500 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.78 cruise
- Engines
- CFM LEAP-1B (x2)
Photo: BBJ MAX 8
VIP airliner
6,350 nm
Boeing BBJ MAX 8
Mid-size BBJ MAX with more cabin length for larger delegations.
- Seats
- 19+
- Range
- 6,350 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.78 cruise
- Engines
- CFM LEAP-1B (x2)
VIP airliner
6,320 nm
Boeing BBJ MAX 9
The largest BBJ MAX variant, with the most cabin volume of the family.
- Seats
- 19+
- Range
- 6,320 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.78 cruise
- Engines
- CFM LEAP-1B (x2)
Photo: BBJ MAX 8
VIP airliner
5,650 nm
Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty
The smallest ACJ, built around the A220 for VIP use. Airbus quotes up to 18 passengers.
- Seats
- Up to 18
- Range
- 5,650 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.82
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney PW1500G (x2)
VIP airliner
6,750 nm
Airbus ACJ319neo
Long-range ACJneo with the greatest range in the Airbus corporate jet family.
- Seats
- ~18 typical
- Range
- 6,750 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.82
- Engines
- CFM LEAP-1A or PW1100G-JM (x2)
Photo: ACJ318, an earlier Airbus corporate jet
VIP airliner
6,000 nm
Airbus ACJ320neo
Larger-cabin ACJneo for bigger delegations. Airbus quotes 6,000 nm with 25 passengers.
- Seats
- Up to 25
- Range
- 6,000 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.82
- Engines
- CFM LEAP-1A or PW1100G-JM (x2)
Photo: ACJ320 (earlier engine version)
Comparison
Business Jet Range Comparison: All 39 Aircraft, Longest First
Each figure is the manufacturer’s published maximum range and the line beneath it shows the test basis where we could confirm it. The bases differ, so the table is a guide to scale and not a like-for-like ranking.
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| Aircraft | Seats | Range and basis | Range as a bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream G800Ultra-long-range | 19 | 8,200 nm8 pax, 4 crew, M0.85, NBAA IFR | |
| Bombardier Global 8000Ultra-long-range | 19 | 8,000 nm8 pax, 4 crew, M0.85, NBAA IFR | |
| Gulfstream G700Ultra-long-range | 19 | 7,750 nm8 pax, 4 crew, M0.85, NBAA IFR | |
| Bombardier Global 7500Ultra-long-range | 19 | 7,700 nm8 pax, 4 crew, M0.85, NBAA IFR | |
| Gulfstream G650ERUltra-long-range | 19 | 7,500 nmM0.85, IFR reserves | |
| Dassault Falcon 10XUltra-long-range | 19 | 7,500 nm8 pax, NBAA IFR | |
| Gulfstream G650Ultra-long-range | 18 | 7,000 nmIFR reserves | |
| Airbus ACJ319neoVIP airliner | ~18 typical | 6,750 nm8 pax | |
| Gulfstream G600Long-range | 19 | 6,600 nm8 pax, 4 crew, M0.85, NBAA IFR | |
| Bombardier Global 6500Ultra-long-range | 17 | 6,600 nm8 pax, 4 crew, M0.85, NBAA IFR | |
| Boeing BBJ MAX 7VIP airliner | 19+ | 6,500 nm8 pax, NBAA rules, Boeing Aug 2024 sheet | |
| Dassault Falcon 8XUltra-long-range | 16 | 6,450 nm8 pax, NBAA IFR | |
| Boeing BBJ MAX 8VIP airliner | 19+ | 6,350 nm8 pax, NBAA rules, Boeing Aug 2024 sheet | |
| Boeing BBJ MAX 9VIP airliner | 19+ | 6,320 nm8 pax, NBAA rules, Boeing Aug 2024 sheet | |
| Airbus ACJ320neoVIP airliner | Up to 25 | 6,000 nm25 pax | |
| Bombardier Global 5500Long-range | 16 | 5,900 nm8 pax, 3 crew, M0.85, NBAA IFR | |
| Airbus ACJ TwoTwentyVIP airliner | Up to 18 | 5,650 nm8 pax | |
| Dassault Falcon 6XLong-range | 16 | 5,500 nm8 pax, NBAA IFR | |
| Gulfstream G500Long-range | 19 | 5,300 nm8 pax, 3 crew, M0.85, NBAA IFR | |
| Dassault Falcon 900LXLarge-cabin | 14 | 4,750 nm8 pax, NBAA IFR | |
| Gulfstream G400Super mid-size | 12 | 4,200 nm8 pax, 3 crew, M0.85 (preliminary) | |
| Embraer Praetor 600Super mid-size | 12 | 4,018 nm4 pax, NBAA IFR | |
| Bombardier Challenger 650Large-cabin | 12 | 4,000 nm6 pax, 2 crew, long-range cruise, NBAA IFR | |
| Dassault Falcon 2000LXSLarge-cabin | 10 | 4,000 nm8 pax, NBAA IFR | |
| Embraer Legacy 650ELarge-cabin | 13 typical | 3,900 nmStandard reference conditions | |
| Gulfstream G280Super mid-size | 10 | 3,600 nm | |
| Cessna Citation LongitudeSuper mid-size | 12 | 3,500 nm | |
| Bombardier Challenger 3500Super mid-size | 10 | 3,400 nm4 pax, 2 crew, M0.77, NBAA IFR | |
| Embraer Praetor 500Mid-size | 9 | 3,340 nm4 pax, NBAA IFR | |
| Bombardier Challenger 350Super mid-size | 10 | 3,200 nm8 pax, 2 crew, M0.80, NBAA IFR | |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign+Mid-size | 9 typical | 3,069 nm4 pax, NBAA IFR | |
| Cessna Citation LatitudeMid-size | 9 | 2,700 nm | |
| Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2Light jet | 10 | 2,165 nmFerry mission, long-range cruise | |
| Embraer Phenom 300ELight jet | Up to 10 | 2,010 nm5 occupants, NBAA IFR | |
| Cessna Citation XLS+Mid-size | 9 | 1,720 nm4 pax, NBAA IFR | |
| Beechcraft King Air 250 (B250)Turboprop | 9 | 1,720 nmNBAA IFR | |
| Embraer Phenom 100EXVery light jet | 7 | 1,178 nm4 occupants, NBAA IFR | |
| De Havilland Dash 8-400Regional turboprop | Up to 90 | ~1,100 nmApproximate; sources differ | |
| ATR 72-600Regional turboprop | Up to 78 | 740 nmMax passengers, ATR web page |
Seats are the maximum published by the manufacturer, or a typical layout where marked. Speeds on the cards are the manufacturer’s maximum operating or maximum cruise figure. Dash 8-400 range varies by source (about 1,100 to 1,360 nm). Specifications are approximate and can change; always confirm against the current manufacturer data.
Planning
Choose a Business Jet by Route from India
We calculated the great-circle distance from Delhi and Mumbai to common destinations, then added a rough 15% margin for winds and reserves. The last column lists the aircraft in this guide whose published range clears that figure.
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| Route | Distance | Planning range (+15%) | Aircraft that clear it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Dubai (DXB) | 1,180 nm | 1,357 nm | Citation XLS+, King Air 250 (B250), Phenom 300E and 33 larger models |
| Delhi to Singapore (SIN) | 2,240 nm | 2,576 nm | Citation Latitude, Citation Sovereign+, Challenger 350 and 29 larger models |
| Delhi to Geneva (GVA) | 3,430 nm | 3,944 nm | Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS, Praetor 600 and 21 larger models |
| Delhi to London Heathrow (LHR) | 3,630 nm | 4,174 nm | G400, Falcon 900LX, G500 and 18 larger models |
| Delhi to Sydney (SYD) | 5,630 nm | 6,474 nm | BBJ MAX 7, G600, Global 6500 and 8 larger models |
| Delhi to New York JFK | 6,350 nm | 7,302 nm | G650ER, Falcon 10X, Global 7500, G700, Global 8000, G800 |
| Delhi to Los Angeles (LAX) | 6,950 nm | 7,992 nm | Global 8000, G800 |
| Mumbai to London Heathrow (LHR) | 3,890 nm | 4,474 nm | Falcon 900LX, G500, Falcon 6X and 17 larger models |
| Mumbai to New York JFK | 6,770 nm | 7,785 nm | Global 8000, G800 |
Distances are approximate great-circle figures between major airports, rounded to the nearest 10 nm. The 15% margin is an illustrative planning allowance and not an operational calculation. Actual routing, winds, payload, runway length, fuel stops and regulatory approvals decide what a given flight can do. Ask us for a route-specific check.
FAQ
Business Jet Questions, Answered
What is the difference between a light jet, a mid-size jet and an ultra-long-range jet?
In this guide, light and very light jets (Phenom 100EX, Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4 Gen2) have published ranges of about 1,200 to 2,200 nm. Mid-size and super-mid-size jets (Citation Latitude, Praetor 600, Challenger 350 and 3500, Gulfstream G400 and G280) reach about 2,700 to 4,200 nm. Large-cabin jets (Falcon 2000LXS, Challenger 650, Legacy 650E, Falcon 900LX) add taller cabins and range of about 3,900 to 4,750 nm. Ultra-long-range jets (G650, Global 7500, Falcon 8X) fly 6,450 to 8,200 nm. Treat these bands as a guide only: each manufacturer measures range with different passenger loads and speeds.
Which business jet has the longest range in 2026?
Gulfstream's G800 has the longest published range of any certified business jet in service: 8,200 nm at Mach 0.85 with 8 passengers, 4 crew and NBAA IFR reserves. The Bombardier Global 8000 follows at 8,000 nm and was certified by Transport Canada in November 2025 and the FAA in December 2025. Next come the Gulfstream G700 (7,750 nm) and the Global 7500 (7,700 nm). The Dassault Falcon 10X is quoted at 7,500 nm but is still in flight test, with entry into service guided to 2029.
Which business jet can fly nonstop from Delhi to London or New York?
Delhi to London Heathrow is about 3,630 nm great-circle. With a rough 15% margin for winds and reserves, that needs a published range of about 4,174 nm, which starts at the Gulfstream G400 and the Falcon 900LX and includes every larger jet in this guide. Delhi to New York JFK is about 6,350 nm, or about 7,302 nm with the same margin: only the Gulfstream G800 and G700, the Global 8000 and 7500, the G650ER and the Falcon 10X (once certified) qualify. These are planning figures, not flight plans. Real flights depend on winds, payload, runway length and reserves, so ask us for a route-specific check.
How many passengers do business jets seat?
Seat counts in this guide are the maximum published by the manufacturer or, where marked, a typical layout. Light jets seat up to about 10, mid-size and super-mid-size jets 9 to 12, large-cabin jets 10 to 16, and ultra-long-range jets up to 19. VIP airliners such as the BBJ MAX and ACJ family carry far more, and the layout is fully custom. Most private flights carry fewer passengers than the maximum because comfortable executive layouts use fewer seats.
How much does a new business jet cost?
Published 2026 equipped-price guides put a new very light jet at roughly $4 million to $6 million. New ultra-long-range flagships are far higher: about $85 million for the Global 8000 and the G700, and about $76 million to $80 million for the G800, according to Business and Commercial Aviation figures reported by Flycraft. Prices depend on the equipment and the year, so treat them as indicative. Email info@safefly.aero for a current market view on any aircraft in this guide.
What should I check before buying a pre-owned business jet?
Check complete maintenance and engine records, a pre-purchase inspection by an independent maintenance organisation, airframe and engine cycle history, damage history, avionics compliance (such as ADS-B and FANS), the status of engine and life-limited-part programmes, and a current market valuation. Safe Fly Aviation can coordinate the checklist and the inspection for you.
Does Safe Fly Aviation own the aircraft in this guide?
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