The Gulfstream V and G550 are the ultra-long-range Gulfstreams of the 1997 through 2018 era, with 6,500 to 6,750 nautical miles of range and a cabin trimmed for 14 to 16 in typical layouts. For Naples clients, the G550 is the workhorse ultra-long-range Gulfstream in operator fleets, with real availability and the highest reliability record in its class.
Gulfstream Aerospace certified the Gulfstream V in 1997, powered by Rolls-Royce BR710A1-10 turbofans. The G550 (2003) was the PlaneView-avionics updated build with revised fuel system, extending range from about 6,500 nm on the GV to 6,750 nm on the G550. Airframe is 96.4 feet long, 93.5 feet wingspan, 25.8 feet tall. Cabin trimmed for 14 in a typical charter layout, up to 16 max.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1997
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 6,750 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.80 (~459 kt)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 96.4 feet
- Wingspan: 93.5 feet
- Height: 25.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 226 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream G550 Fits Naples
APF at 6,600 feet handles the GV and G550 as case-by-case departures at MTOW. Cool morning partial-fuel departures are routine; hot afternoon full-fuel intercontinental missions want RSW. The G550 is more common than the GV in current Part 135 fleets and generally gets the availability nod.
Range at 6,750 nautical miles on the G550 covers London, Zurich, Tokyo (from a West Coast tech stop), and the LA basin nonstop with a full cabin. For Naples ultra-HNW clients running an intercontinental business pattern, the G550 has the longest track record of any ultra-long-range Gulfstream and the widest operator base.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Gulfstream G550 run $11,000 to $14,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
An APF to LTN nonstop in a G550, weight and temperature permitting, typically bills 8.0 to 8.5 flight hours; more commonly the departure is RSW at full fuel.
Other Long Range Jets Available
- Bombardier Global 6500
- Bombardier Global 7500
- Bombardier Global 8000
- Dassault Falcon 6X
- Dassault Falcon 8x
- Embraer Lineage 1000
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream G550 charter in or out of Naples, head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.