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Aircraft encyclopedia · Gulfstream

Gulfstream G650 and G650ER: Specifications, Range and History

The Gulfstream G650 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet and was the flagship of Gulfstream for more than a decade. It was the second fly-by-wire business jet, after the Dassault Falcon 7X, and one of the fastest, with a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925.

Gulfstream unveiled the G650 on 13 March 2008. It first flew on 25 November 2009, was certified by the FAA on 7 September 2012 and delivered from 27 December 2012. The G650ER followed in 2014. The final G650 was completed in February 2025.

7,500 nm
Range, G650ER
Mach 0.925
Maximum speed
14.27 m
Cabin length
2
Rolls-Royce BR725
500+
Delivered

At a glance

G650 at a glance

Class Ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet
Best for Nonstop intercontinental trips such as London to Singapore or Istanbul to Los Angeles
Passengers up to 18; typical layouts 11 to 18
Flight crew 2 pilots
Compare with Global 7500 and G700, G800

Size

Dimensions

Length 30.41 m (99 ft 9 in)
Wingspan 30.36 m (99 ft 7 in)
Height 7.82 m (25 ft 8 in)
Cabin length 14.27 m (46 ft 10 in)
Cabin width 2.59 m (8 ft 6 in)
Cabin height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)

Range and speed

Performance

Range, G650 7,000 nm (12,964 km) at Mach 0.85
Range, G650ER 7,500 nm (13,890 km) at Mach 0.85
Maximum operating speed Mach 0.925
High-speed cruise Mach 0.90
Ceiling 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
Takeoff distance 1,786 m (G650); 1,920 m (G650ER)

Weights

Weights

Maximum takeoff weight 45,179 kg (G650); 46,992 kg (G650ER)
Maximum landing weight 37,876 kg
Maximum zero fuel weight 27,443 kg
Basic operating weight 24,494 kg
Maximum fuel 20,049 kg (G650); 21,863 kg (G650ER)
Maximum payload 2,948 kg

Equipment

Equipment and main systems

What is installed on the G650, which other versions exist and where the same equipment flies.

Engines

On the G650
2 x Rolls-Royce BR725 A1-12, 16,900 lbf each
Other aircraft
The BR725 is a development of the BR710 used on the Gulfstream G550 and the Bombardier Global family

Flight deck

On the G650
Gulfstream PlaneView II, based on Honeywell Primus Epic, with four 14-inch displays, triple flight management system and automatic emergency descent mode
Vision systems
Head-up display and enhanced vision available
Weather radar
Three-dimensional weather radar

Flight controls

On the G650
Fully fly-by-wire, with dual hydraulic systems
Context
The second fly-by-wire business jet after the Dassault Falcon 7X; Gulfstream used fly-by-wire again on the G500, G600, G700 and G800

Cabin

Size
14.27 m long, 2.59 m wide, 1.96 m high, with up to four living areas
Layouts
11 to 18 passengers

The G650 family and its successors

G650 7,000 nm, delivered from December 2012
G650ER 7,500 nm, 4,000 lb more fuel, certified October 2014
G700 Stretched development: 7,750 nm, up to 19 passengers, FAA certified 29 March 2024
G800 Replaces the G650: 8,200 nm at Mach 0.85, up to 19 passengers, certified 2025

Equipment and weights vary by serial number, options and later upgrades. ICCJET checks the actual configuration of each aircraft.

The cabin

The cabin is 14.27 m long, 2.59 m wide and 1.96 m high, with room for up to four living areas, a galley and an aft lavatory. Typical layouts seat 11 to 18 passengers.

History

History and production

Formal launch May 2005
Unveiled 13 March 2008
First flight 25 November 2009
FAA certification 7 September 2012
First delivery 27 December 2012
G650ER announced 18 May 2014, certified October 2014
500th delivery September 2022
Final G650 completed February 2025

Family comparison

G650ER vs G700 and G800

G650ER

Range7,500 nm
Passengersup to 18
StatusPre-owned only

G700

Range7,750 nm
Passengersup to 19
Certified29 March 2024

G800

Range8,200 nm
Passengersup to 19
Certified2025

Rivals

G650ER vs Bombardier Global 7500

G650ER

Range7,500 nm
Passengersup to 18
Cabin length14.27 m
Cabin width2.59 m
Maximum speedMach 0.925

Global 7500

Range7,700 nm
Passengersup to 19
Cabin length16.59 m
Cabin width2.44 m

The Global 7500 has a longer cabin and more range. The G650ER has the wider cabin and a high top speed, and as a pre-owned aircraft it is widely available.

Manufacturer figures under different assumptions; compare them as a guide, not like for like.

Routes

Three nonstop routes in range

Almaty to New York

AirportsALA to JFK
Distance5,523 nm
Still-air timeabout 11.3 h

Geneva to Hong Kong

AirportsGVA to HKG
Distance5,134 nm
Still-air timeabout 10.5 h

Istanbul to Los Angeles

AirportsIST to LAX
Distance5,941 nm
Still-air timeabout 12.2 h

Calculated great-circle distances and still-air times at 488 kn. Real flights depend on winds, payload, routing and fuel reserves. Check any route in the ICCJET Aircraft Route Planner.

FAQ

Gulfstream G650: questions

What is the range of the Gulfstream G650?

7,000 nm (12,964 km) at Mach 0.85. The G650ER flies 7,500 nm (13,890 km).

How many passengers does the G650 carry?

Up to 18; typical layouts are 11 to 18.

What engines does the G650 use?

Two Rolls-Royce BR725 A1-12 turbofans of 16,900 lbf each.

When was the G650 built?

From 2012, when the first aircraft was delivered, until February 2025, when the final G650 was completed. More than 500 were delivered.

What is the difference between the G650 and the G650ER?

The G650ER carries 4,000 lb more fuel for 500 nm more range. Airframe, cabin and engines are the same.

What replaced the G650?

The Gulfstream G800, certified in 2025, with 8,200 nm of range.

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Istanbul

AirportsIST · SAW · ISL

Kazakhstan

AirportsALA · NQZ · CIT · GUW

International

DeparturesWorldwide on request

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Specifications are published reference figures. Individual aircraft vary by configuration and modifications. Page checked 16 October 2026.