Defining the Ultra Long Range Category
Ultra long range (ULR) business jets are defined by one capability: nonstop routing between any two major city pairs on the planet. New York to Tokyo. London to Singapore. Los Angeles to Sydney with a single fuel stop. The threshold for this category is approximately 6,000 nautical miles of NBAA IFR range, which eliminates fuel stops that consume time, add cost, and require crew rest planning. In 2026, five aircraft in active production meet this standard: the Bombardier Global 7500 (7,700 NM), the Gulfstream G800 (7,000 NM est.), the Gulfstream G700 (7,500 NM), the Gulfstream G650ER (7,500 NM), and the Dassault Falcon 8X (6,450 NM).
These are the flagships of business aviation. Their list prices start at $56 million and exceed $78 million. Their hourly operating costs run $10,000 to $16,000. They require two-pilot crews with type-specific training. They are the aircraft you see at Teterboro, Le Bourget, and Dubai's Al Maktoum. They are the aircraft that heads of state, Fortune 100 CEOs, and sovereign wealth funds operate. They are also available for charter.
The Current Ultra Long Range Fleet
Each ULR jet represents a different engineering philosophy. Bombardier prioritizes cabin volume. Gulfstream optimizes speed. Dassault focuses on runway performance and trijet reliability. The following breakdown covers the five models in current production:
The Global 7500 holds the range record at 7,700 NM. Gulfstream's G700 and G650ER match on speed (Mach 0.925) and approach on range. The G800, Gulfstream's newest entry, is designed for slightly shorter range than the G700 but with a smaller cabin and lower operating cost. The Falcon 8X, with three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D engines, sacrifices range to the Bombardier and Gulfstream twins but gains short-field capability that the others cannot match.
What 7,000+ NM of Range Actually Connects
Range numbers are abstract until mapped to real city pairs. Here is what 6,450-7,700 NM opens:
New York to Dubai at 5,960 NM is within reach for all five ULR jets. New York to Hong Kong at 7,970 NM exceeds even the Global 7500's published range and requires a fuel stop (typically Anchorage or a polar routing with a technical stop in Asia). Los Angeles to Sydney at 6,515 NM is within the Global 7500 and G700's envelope with favorable winds but requires a fuel stop for the G650ER and Falcon 8X in most conditions.
Published range assumes long-range cruise speed, four passengers, and NBAA IFR reserves. Add passengers, headwinds, or higher cruise speed, and the effective range contracts. A Global 7500 with 12 passengers and baggage at Mach 0.90 cruise may see effective range drop to 6,800 NM. Always plan routing with the operator, not the brochure.
Cabin Configurations Across the Category
ULR jets have the largest cabins in business aviation. These are not simply bigger versions of midsize jets. They are flying offices with multiple living zones, full galleys, crew rest areas, and on some configurations, private staterooms with closing doors. The cabin sizes:
Cabin Dimensions Compared
- Global 7500: 54.4 ft long × 8.2 ft wide × 6.2 ft tall — 4 living zones, full kitchen, private suite
- G700: 56.1 ft long × 8.2 ft wide × 6.3 ft tall — 5 living zones, industry's largest galley
- G650ER: 46.8 ft long × 8.5 ft wide × 6.4 ft tall — 3 living zones, widest cabin in class
- G800: ~43 ft long × 8.2 ft wide × 6.2 ft tall — 3 living zones, G700 cross-section
- Falcon 8X: 42.8 ft long × 7.7 ft wide × 6.2 ft tall — 3 living zones, most customizable layout
The G650ER has the widest cabin at 8.5 feet, which allows wider seats and wider aisles than its newer competitors. The G700 has the longest cabin at 56.1 feet, enough for five distinct zones including a shower on some configurations. The Global 7500's 54.4-foot cabin includes a dedicated kitchen (not a galley; a kitchen with a full-size oven, countertop space, and storage for multi-course catering).
