Bombardier Global 7500: Specs, Range, Interior & Charter Cost (2026 Guide)
The Bombardier Global 7500 is the world's largest and longest-range purpose-built business jet — a 7,700 nautical mile, Mach 0.925, four-zone cabin flagship that entered service in December 2018 and reset the ultra-long-range category. It is the only production business jet with a full private bedroom, four true living spaces, and the ability to fly New York to Hong Kong non-stop. This guide covers every Global 7500 spec that matters, real 2026 charter hourly rates from the DesJets operator network, a full cabin tour, and how it compares to the Gulfstream G650ER, G700, and the coming Global 8000.
Bombardier Global 7500 at a Glance
The Global 7500 is a twin-engine ultra-long-range business jet built by Bombardier Aviation at the company's Toronto and Montreal facilities. First flight was November 4, 2016; type certification arrived from Transport Canada in September 2018, followed by FAA certification in November 2018. First customer delivery was December 20, 2018. The aircraft is powered by GE Passport engines built specifically for the program.
| Specification | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Aviation |
| Category | Ultra-long-range / heavy jet |
| First delivery | December 2018 |
| Max range | 7,700 nm (14,260 km) with 8 pax, NBAA IFR reserves |
| Max cruise speed | Mach 0.925 (~593 KTAS) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.94 |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Engines | 2 × GE Passport (18,920 lbf thrust each) |
| Passenger seats | Up to 19 (typical: 14–17 in 4 zones) |
| Crew | 2 pilots + 1–2 cabin crew |
| Cabin length | 54 ft 5 in (16.59 m) — longest in class |
| Cabin width | 8 ft 0 in (2.44 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) — full stand-up |
| Baggage capacity | 195 cu ft (accessible in-flight) |
| Takeoff distance | 5,800 ft (sea level, MTOW) |
| Landing distance | 2,850 ft |
| Charter rate (2026) | $12,319 – $23,400 per hour |
| New list price (2026) | ~$78 million |
Range, speed, ceiling, and cabin dimensions above are Bombardier's published Global 7500 specifications. Charter rate range is the actual quoted band across the DesJets Global 7500 operator network.
Global 7500 Range: The Longest in Business Aviation
The Global 7500's certified maximum range is 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km) with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves. That is the longest range of any purpose-built business jet in service — outpacing the Gulfstream G650ER (7,500 nm) and matched only by the newer Gulfstream G700 (7,750 nm) and the sibling Global 8000 (8,000 nm) launching in 2026.
In September 2019, Bombardier flew a Global 7500 from Singapore to Tucson, Arizona — a record 8,152 nm — and landed with fuel reserves for approximately 1.5 additional hours of flight. In March 2019 the aircraft set a London to Sydney record (9,188 nm with one fuel stop). It routinely handles the missions that used to require a fuel stop:
- New York (TEB) → Hong Kong (HKG) — 8,050 nm, non-stop
- New York (TEB) → Dubai (DWC) — 6,300 nm, non-stop with margin
- Los Angeles (VNY) → Sydney (SYD) — 6,500 nm, non-stop
- London (LTN) → Los Angeles (VNY) — 4,720 nm, non-stop into headwinds year-round
- Singapore (SIN) → San Francisco (SFO) — 7,340 nm, non-stop
- Dubai (DWC) → New York (TEB) — 6,340 nm, non-stop
- São Paulo (GRU) → London (LTN) — 5,000 nm, non-stop with catering flexibility
The practical takeaway: any city-pair inside about 14 hours of block time is a non-stop mission for the Global 7500, and the aircraft consistently outperforms its brochure range in real-world operations at Mach 0.85 long-range cruise.
Global 7500 Speed: Mach 0.925 High-Speed Cruise
The Global 7500's maximum operating speed is Mach 0.94, with a normal high-speed cruise of Mach 0.925 (approximately 593 knots true airspeed at altitude). Long-range cruise is Mach 0.85. That puts the Global 7500 among the three fastest business jets in production, alongside the Gulfstream G650ER (Mach 0.925) and Cessna Citation X+ (Mach 0.935, but with far less range).
Practically, this means:
- New York to London runs about 6h 30m eastbound, 7h 30m westbound
- Los Angeles to New York in about 4h 15m at high-speed cruise
- Dubai to London in about 6h 45m
- Hong Kong to New York in about 15h 45m at long-range cruise, non-stop
The 51,000 ft ceiling matters even more here than on shorter aircraft: above 45,000 ft the Global 7500 is above nearly all commercial airliner traffic and most weather systems, meaning fewer holding patterns, fewer weather deviations, and a materially smoother ride over the North Atlantic and Pacific.
Global 7500 Interior: Four Living Spaces
The Global 7500 cabin is the largest in business aviation at 54 ft 5 in long, 8 ft wide, and 6 ft 2 in tall — a full stand-up cabin with no head-clip anywhere along its length. Bombardier organised the interior into four distinct zones rather than the two- or three-zone layouts common on the G650 and Falcon 8X. Each zone can be closed off with sliding pocket doors for privacy.
Zone 1: Club Suite (Forward)
Four Bombardier Nuage seats in a face-to-face club arrangement with deployable side tables. Nuage is Bombardier's proprietary business-jet seat, designed with a floating base that reclines, tilts, and swivels without moving the seat pan — an ergonomic improvement Bombardier developed specifically for this program. The forward zone is where most short daytime segments are worked and eaten.
Zone 2: Conference and Dining Suite
Six-seat conference and dining suite with a full-width table that can be configured for board meetings or formal dining. This is the largest single working surface in any production business jet cabin and doubles as the aircraft's dining room on longer legs.
Zone 3: Entertainment Suite
Living-room-style seating built around a 4K OLED cabin monitor, opposite a divan that converts to a berth. This is the aftmost social space and where passengers typically watch films, decompress, or hold private conversations away from the working suites forward.
Zone 4: Private Stateroom
A dedicated bedroom with a fixed queen-size or twin-configurable bed, wardrobe, work area, and an en-suite lavatory with an optional stand-up shower. The stateroom has its own climate zone and dedicated cabin management. This is the feature that most obviously separates the Global 7500 from anything else in production — the G650ER and G700 offer convertible divan beds, not a permanent bedroom with a door.
Cabin Systems and Amenities
- Cabin altitude: 4,500 ft when the aircraft is at 41,000 ft — the lowest cabin altitude in the ultra-long-range class, meaning significantly less arrival fatigue on 14-hour flights
- Windows: 28 large windows including the "Bombardier Vision" flight deck concept translated into passenger windows
- Nice Touch cabin management: fully wireless via mobile devices, controls lighting, temperature, blinds, entertainment, and cabin doors per zone
- Ka-band satellite Wi-Fi standard, sufficient for live video calls at cruise altitude
- Full galley with convection oven, high-temp oven, coffee machines, and cold storage — a professional cabin crew can serve a full multi-course meal for 14 guests
- 195 cu ft baggage compartment — fully in-flight accessible from the aftmost lavatory, unusual on a jet this size
Global 7500 Charter Cost: 2026 Hourly Rates
Global 7500 charter rates in 2026 run $12,319 to $23,400 per flight hour across the DesJets operator network, with most quotes landing in the $15,000–$19,000 band. The wide spread reflects positioning cost, cabin configuration, catering level, and international handling — the Global 7500 is almost always chartered for missions that include multiple international jurisdictions, so ground costs add materially to the flight hour.
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Typical charter cost (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) → London (LTN) | 3,000 nm | ~6h 30m | $110,000 – $145,000 |
| New York (TEB) → Hong Kong (HKG) | 8,050 nm | ~15h 45m | $240,000 – $310,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) → London (LTN) | 4,720 nm | ~10h 15m | $150,000 – $200,000 |
| Dubai (DWC) → New York (TEB) | 6,340 nm | ~13h 00m | $180,000 – $240,000 |
| London (LTN) → Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,720 nm | ~11h 30m | $155,000 – $210,000 |
| Singapore (SIN) → New York (TEB) | 8,300 nm | ~17h 30m | $260,000 – $340,000 |
What's Included in a Global 7500 Charter Quote
A typical Global 7500 quote includes aircraft time, 2 pilots plus 1–2 cabin crew, standard catering, standard ground handling, and standard fuel. Variables added on top for international ultra-long-range missions:
- Federal Excise Tax: 7.5% on US domestic segments (statutory); international segments are exempt
- Fuel surcharge: 5–15% of base rate, resets monthly; the Global 7500 burns ~500 US gal/hr, so fuel is a meaningful line item on a 15-hour leg
- International handling and permits: $3,000 – $15,000 depending on jurisdictions crossed
- Overflight and landing fees: highly variable — a trans-Pacific route can carry $8,000 – $20,000 in permits and overflight fees
- Custom catering: often $2,000 – $8,000 per leg on VIP missions
- Positioning: charged if the aircraft has to fly empty to reach you — a real factor on a jet with under 100 units in worldwide charter fleets
Empty leg opportunities on the Global 7500 exist but are rarer than in the light-jet market — the aircraft's schedule is dominated by planned owner missions rather than opportunistic charter. When they appear, DesJets publishes them in the empty leg listings, often at 40–60% off standard charter pricing.
Global 7500 Purchase Price: New and Used
The Bombardier Global 7500 launched in 2018 with a list price of $72.8 million. As of 2026, current list pricing is approximately $78 million before optional equipment and interior customisation — a fully bespoke build with high-end veneer, stone, and leather packages commonly delivers at $82–86 million. Bombardier had over 150 aircraft in service by end of 2024 and continues to build the type at Toronto, with the derivative Global 8000 (8,000 nm range) beginning deliveries in 2026.
Used market pricing (2026 typical):
- 2019 delivery (early production, ~1,500 hrs): $58M – $63M
- 2020–2021 delivery (~1,000 hrs): $63M – $68M
- 2022–2023 delivery (low-time): $68M – $74M
- 2024+ (near-new): $72M – $78M
Residual values on the Global 7500 have held up well relative to earlier Global family aircraft — a function of limited production volume, a waiting list on new builds, and the aircraft's clear category-leading capability. Preowned Global 7500s available for sale rarely exceed 5% of the fleet at any given time.
Total Cost of Ownership
Direct operating cost on the Global 7500 runs approximately $6,500–$8,500 per flight hour (fuel at current prices, engine reserves, airframe maintenance reserves), before fixed costs. Adding pilots, cabin crew, insurance, hangar, and non-flying overhead, budget approximately $6–8 million per year at 400 annual flight hours — a common owner-operated utilization. This is the underlying operating cost that operators mark up to produce the $12,319–$23,400 charter rate you see in the market.
Global 7500 vs the Competition
| Aircraft | Max Range | Max Speed | Cabin (L × W × H) | Charter $/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Global 7500 | 7,700 nm | Mach 0.925 | 54'5" × 8'0" × 6'2" | $12,319 – $23,400 |
| Gulfstream G650ER | 7,500 nm | Mach 0.925 | 46'10" × 8'2" × 6'3" | $11,500 – $19,500 |
| Gulfstream G700 | 7,750 nm | Mach 0.925 | 56'11" × 8'2" × 6'3" | $13,000 – $22,000 |
| Bombardier Global 8000 | 8,000 nm | Mach 0.94 | 54'5" × 8'0" × 6'2" | ~$14,000 – $24,000 (est) |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | 6,450 nm | Mach 0.90 | 42'8" × 7'8" × 6'2" | $9,500 – $16,000 |
Where the Global 7500 wins: the only production business jet with a true four-zone cabin including a private stateroom with permanent bed and optional shower; lowest cabin altitude in class (4,500 ft at FL410); category-leading takeoff and landing distances that open up airports like London City that competitors cannot use; and the Nuage seat, widely rated the most comfortable seat in business aviation.
Where competitors win: the Gulfstream G700 marginally exceeds it on range (7,750 vs 7,700 nm) and has a slightly longer cabin; the G650ER has a larger installed base and more available charter fleet; the Falcon 8X is significantly cheaper both to buy and charter. The upcoming Global 8000 will supersede the 7500 on paper but not in cabin layout — the two are essentially the same aircraft with different engines and flight-envelope certification.
Charter, Fractional, Card, or Own: How to Decide
How much you fly determines which access model fits the Global 7500. Because this is an $78M asset with $6–8M annual fixed cost, the utilization threshold for ownership is higher than any other category:
- Under 100 hours/year — on-demand charter is the only rational answer. No commitment, no exposure to residual risk, no responsibility for a 200-item Master Minimum Equipment List.
- 100–250 hours/year — jet cards or fractional ownership becomes competitive. NetJets and Flexjet both offer Global 7500 fractional shares from 1/16 up to 1/2, with guaranteed availability and fixed-rate hourly billing.
- 250–500 hours/year — full ownership becomes viable if the mission profile is stable, especially if the aircraft can be chartered out under a Part 135 management arrangement when not in use.
- 500+ hours/year — full ownership is clearly correct, and at this utilization the aircraft often needs a paired second aircraft for shorter missions to protect the Global 7500's schedule and residual value.
For most Global 7500 mission profiles — trans-Pacific or trans-Atlantic non-stop with 8–14 passengers, once or twice a month — the honest answer is that charter or a 1/8 fractional share delivers 95% of the ownership experience at 20–30% of the annual cost. Full ownership only pays back at very high utilization or when unique privacy and control requirements dominate the decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the Bombardier Global 7500?
The Global 7500's certified maximum range is 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km) with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves, at long-range cruise of Mach 0.85. In practice it routinely exceeds this — Bombardier demonstrated an 8,152 nm flight from Singapore to Tucson in 2019, landing with reserves for another 1.5 hours of flight. The aircraft can fly New York to Hong Kong, Los Angeles to Sydney, and Singapore to San Francisco non-stop.
How fast does the Global 7500 fly?
The Global 7500 has a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.94 and a normal high-speed cruise of Mach 0.925 (approximately 593 knots true airspeed). Long-range cruise is Mach 0.85. That makes it one of the three fastest business jets in production. Typical block times: New York to London in about 6h 30m eastbound, Dubai to London in about 6h 45m, transcontinental US in about 4h 15m.
How much does it cost to charter a Global 7500?
Global 7500 charter rates run $12,319 to $23,400 per flight hour in 2026, with most quotes landing in the $15,000–$19,000 range. A typical New York to London mission runs $110,000–$145,000 all-in; New York to Hong Kong runs $240,000–$310,000. Rates vary with positioning, international handling costs, catering level, and cabin configuration.
How much does a Bombardier Global 7500 cost to buy?
Bombardier's 2026 list price for a new Global 7500 is approximately $78 million before optional equipment; a fully bespoke high-specification build typically delivers at $82–86 million. Used Global 7500s range from about $58 million for a 2019 early-production aircraft with typical hours up to $78 million for a near-new example. Preowned availability rarely exceeds 5% of the worldwide fleet.
How many passengers does the Global 7500 hold?
The Global 7500 is certified for up to 19 passengers plus 2 pilots and 1–2 cabin crew. Typical VIP configurations seat 14–17 passengers across four distinct cabin zones (club, conference, entertainment, private stateroom). The aircraft supports full sleeping for 6–8 passengers in fully flat berth configurations, plus a permanent bed in the aft stateroom.
What is the Global 7500 interior like?
The Global 7500 has the largest cabin in business aviation at 54 ft 5 in long, 8 ft wide, and 6 ft 2 in tall, organised into four distinct living zones separated by sliding pocket doors: a forward club suite with four Bombardier Nuage seats, a six-seat conference and dining suite, an entertainment lounge with 4K OLED display, and a private stateroom with a permanent queen bed, en-suite lavatory, and optional stand-up shower. Cabin altitude is 4,500 ft at 41,000 ft — the lowest in the ultra-long-range class.
How does the Global 7500 compare to the Gulfstream G650ER?
The Global 7500 exceeds the G650ER on range (7,700 vs 7,500 nm), cabin length (54'5" vs 46'10"), and cabin layout — the Global 7500 is the only aircraft with a true four-zone configuration and a permanent bedroom. The G650ER counters with a slightly larger cabin cross-section (8'2" vs 8'0" width), a larger installed base for charter availability, and typically lower charter rates. Cruise speed is identical at Mach 0.925.
Can the Global 7500 fly non-stop from New York to Hong Kong?
Yes — the New York (TEB) to Hong Kong (HKG) mission is approximately 8,050 nm and is well within the Global 7500's operating envelope at long-range cruise of Mach 0.85. Typical block time is around 15h 45m with a full passenger load. The aircraft has flown Singapore to Tucson (8,152 nm) as a certified demonstration flight and routinely operates missions in the 14–16 hour range.
What is the difference between the Global 7500 and Global 8000?
The Global 8000 is the derivative of the Global 7500 launching in 2026 with three main upgrades: extended range from 7,700 to 8,000 nm, an increase in high-speed cruise from Mach 0.925 to Mach 0.94 (top speed remains Mach 0.94), and minor cabin refinements including an updated Principal Suite. The airframe and four-zone cabin layout carry over unchanged. Existing Global 7500 aircraft are not being upgraded to Global 8000 specification retroactively.
What runway length does a Global 7500 need?
The Global 7500's certified takeoff distance is 5,800 ft at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard day; landing distance is 2,850 ft. Those figures are best-in-class for the ultra-long-range category and enable Global 7500 operations at airports like London City, Aspen, and St. Moritz that competitors either cannot use or must derate significantly for.
Get a Live Global 7500 Charter Quote
Global 7500 charter pricing varies significantly day-to-day with fleet availability, positioning, international handling costs, and fuel. For a real quote on your exact route and date — or to see current empty leg opportunities on Global 7500s and other ultra-long-range aircraft — request a quote from DesJets. Quotes on international ultra-long-range missions are typically returned within 90 minutes across our worldwide operator network, with full transparency on positioning, handling, and permits before you commit to book.
