Gulfstream G650ER: Buyer’s and Investor’s Guide
Gulfstream's G650ER business jet.
A buyer’s guide to the Gulfstream G650ER long-range business jet which began production in 2012.
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Flying:
The G650 is an incredibly capable aircraft – and the ER upgrade makes it even more so.
The ER variant means that the aircraft is capable of flying 500nm further than a standard G650 – taking its maximum range to 7,500nm.
This allows the G650ER to fly incredible distances such as New York to Mumbai or London to Darwin nonstop. Although 500nm does not sound like much, it makes a huge difference in connecting more global city pairs.
The G650ER is capable of flying between almost anywhere in the world (seen from New York and London).
This additional range is made possible by an increase of the fuel tank’s size, allowing for another 4,000lbs of fuel to be stored in the aircraft’s massive wings. The upgrade is also available as a retrofit option for standard G650s – taking around two weeks to complete with a price tag of $2 million.
Achieving this range whilst flying at 652mph/1,049kph/Mach 0.85 makes the 650ER’s capabilities even more impressive. During test flights, the G650ER flew from Hong Kong to Teterboro in just over 14 hours.
When not utilising its full-range capabilities, the G650ER can fly at a maximum operating speed of 709mph/1142kph/Mach 0.925 – the same as the standard G650.
In terms of performance, the G650ER stands at the very top of business aviation.
Gulfstream G650ER interior. (Photo: Gulfstream)
Travelling:
The ER upgrades do not alter the cabin dimensions or interior of the standard G650. The cabin remains highly luxurious, with the ability to seat up to 18 passengers in a high-density configuration – although eight passengers is a more typical number of passengers for the G650ER.
The cabin remains at 47ft long, 6.5ft high and 8.5ft wide, allowing a vast amount of space for passengers to relax and travel in comfort.
The cabin features Gulfstream’s Cabin Management System (GCMS), allowing passengers to control the cabin lights, temperature and monitors via a smartphone App. Other features include 16 of Gulfstream’s classic oval windows, up to two lavatories and a complete wet galley.
Owning:
As of 30 June 2025, 416 G650ERs have been built with 410 in the active fleet, according to AMSTAT data. The list price for a new one is $70.5m, while the average asking price in re-sale is $35.6m.
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Maximum range: 8,630miles/13,890km/7,500nm
Maximum speed: 709mph/1142kmh/Mach 0.925
Typical passengers: 8
Typical crew: 4
List price for new aircraft: $64.5 million
Pre-owned price:$55 million
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