Gulfstream G550 at a glance
- Range
- 6,750 nm
- Max speed
- Mach 0.885 / 488 kts
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- Typical pax
- 16
- MTOW
- 91,000 lb
- Engines
- 2× Rolls-Royce BR710-C4-11 (15,385 lbf each)
- Fuel burn
- 416 gal/hr
- CO₂ / hour
- 3,999 kg
GV-SP type, over 617 in operation worldwide
Gulfstream G550 owners and tail numbers
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Gulfstream G550 specs: range, speed and size
These are the maker's figures for the Gulfstream G550 (Ultra Long Range class).
| Range | 6,750 nm · 7,768 statute miles |
|---|---|
| Max cruise | Mach 0.885 / 488 kts |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| Passengers | 16 typical · 19 max |
| Crew | 2 |
| Fuel burn | 410 gal/hr · median across tracked airframes |
| Engines | 2× Rolls-Royce BR710-C4-11 (15,385 lbf each) |
| MTOW | 91,000 lb |
| Cabin | 50.1 × 7.3 × 6.2 ft · length × width × height |
| Entered service | 2003 |
Gulfstream G550 price and hourly cost
These are rough mid-2026 market prices. They are a guide, not the value of any one plane.
Pre-owned, typical ask
$14–25 million
varies with hours and engine programme
Variable cost per hour
$4,200–6,000
fuel, maintenance reserves, crew trip costs
Flying a Gulfstream G550 costs about $4,200–6,000 an hour. That covers fuel, upkeep, the engine service plan and crew travel. Fuel alone is about $2,665 of that. The jet burns 410 gallons of Jet-A an hour, at $6.50 a gallon. Fixed costs come on top: hangar, insurance, crew salaries and loss of value. They roughly double the yearly bill.
For jets still being built, the price is the maker's list price. For older models, it is the usual asking price for a used one. The hourly cost covers fuel, upkeep and crew trip costs. It leaves out fixed costs like hangar rent and insurance.
Gulfstream G550 questions and answers
Who owns a Gulfstream G550?
Celebplanes tracks 32 Gulfstream G550s with 27 owners: 3M, Alternate Solutions Health Network, BlackRock, Carlos Slim, Diego Della Valle, DuPont, Elon Musk, Google, and 19 more. Each tail number has its own page with that jet's flight log and emissions.
How much does a Gulfstream G550 cost?
Used ones are usually listed at $14–25 million. These are rough mid-2026 market prices, not a valuation. The real price depends on the jet's flying hours, its engine service plan and its cabin. Flying a Gulfstream G550 costs about $4,200–6,000 an hour. That covers fuel, upkeep, the engine service plan and crew travel. Fuel alone is about $2,665 of that. The jet burns 410 gallons of Jet-A an hour, at $6.50 a gallon. Fixed costs come on top: hangar, insurance, crew salaries and loss of value. They roughly double the yearly bill.
How far can a Gulfstream G550 fly?
A Gulfstream G550 can fly about 6,750 nautical miles (7,768 miles) without stopping. It cruises at Mach 0.885 / 488 kts and can climb to 51,000 ft. That range is the maker's figure for a typical load. Real trips are shorter with strong headwinds, a full cabin or a hot, high runway.
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