The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked an increase in demand for all kinds of private jet charters including long-haul flights. Long-haul private charters mean fewer transfers, and far fewer fellow passengers, than customers experience on commercial flights. This has made them very attractive at a time when many travellers are trying to limit their exposure to people and places. Consequently, long-range private jets have become more popular than ever. Here’s our guide to the top five most requested jets for long-haul flights.
Our Top Five Most Popular Long-Range Jets
Large jets
Large jets have average maximum speeds of 530 mph (853km/h) and ranges of around 4,000 miles (6437 kilometers). They offer a luxurious cabin and multiple amenities to make your journey as comfortable and convenient as possible. These can include generous external baggage compartments, the latest technology for doing business in the air, a full galley, and an attentive flight crew to provide gourmet catering. However, they’re still small enough to make use of smaller airports inaccessible to major airlines. Large jets accommodate around 10-16 passengers.
Gulfstream GIV-SP
The highly popular Gulfstream GIV-SP has a cruise speed of 500 KTAS (926 km/h) and a range of 3,880 miles (6244 kilometers). Innovative brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire systems gives it great manoeuvrability. It also has very generous cabin dimensions, with a height of 6'1", providing ample head and shoulder room. There’s also a full-sized private lavatory and large galley. The Gulfstream GIV-SP seats 13 passengers in a versatile and luxurious configuration and up to 19 in club seating.
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Retractable work table
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Adjustable leather seats with armrests
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Multiple windows, giving ample natural light
Bombardier Challenger 605
The Challenger series is one of the world's best-selling families of large business jets, thanks to its strength, reliability, cost efficiency and spacious interiors. The 605 has the widest standing height cabin in its class. The cabin is usually configured in two zones.
The Challenger 605 has a cruise speed of 488 KTAS (904 km/h) and a range of 3,750 miles (6035 kilometers). It can accommodate up to 13 passengers and a crew of three.
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Large, high windows provide an abundance of natural light .
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Large LCD's and upgraded cabin electronic system
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Worktables
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Enclosed lavatory
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High-spec galley
Ultra Long-Range
Ultra-long-range jets are capable of non-stop flights of up to 11 hours, with ranges up to 6,700 nautical miles. They can also offer the highest standard of convenience, comfort and luxury, with amenities such as a full bar, gourmet catering, private rooms and very generous baggage compartments. Their luxurious cabins are usually configured as first-class seating and can comfortably seat between 12 to 19 passengers.
Dassault Falcon 7x
The Falcon 7X has high performance and safety standards, flying higher, further and faster than most competitors in this class. It is often compared to the Gulfstream G650. The Falcon 7X is designed with high-end business requirements in mind, providing an ‘office in the sky’ that can travel up to 5,950 miles (9575 kilometers). The large cabin gives you the ability to customize up to three generous lounge areas. The Falcon 7x has a cruise speed of 459 KTAS (850 km/h) and can be configured to accommodate 15 to 19 passengers.
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LED lighting and an impressive 28 windows for ample illumination, day and night
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Generous baggage storage
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Private lavatories
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Advanced noise reduction
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Full-size galley
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Luxurious interior designed by Dassault and BMW subsidiary, DesignworksUSA
Bombardier Global 6000
The Bombardier Global 6000 also has an impressive range, at 5960 miles (9591 kilometers). However, its primary attribute is its generous cabin, which Bombardier claims is the largest in its class. This ample cabin can be configured in multiple ways, with layouts that can include a private stateroom and galley. The Global 6000 flies at a cruise speed of 513 KTAS (950 km/h) and can seat 12 to 19 people.
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Ample natural light, plus LED lighting
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Large baggage area
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Crew rest area
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Wi-Fi access as standard
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One of the quietest business jet cabins available
Gulfstream G550
The Gulfstream G550 boasts a spacious cabin that offers generous storage space and up to four living areas. While it's usually configured for 15 passengers, forward and aft galley configurations can provide up to six feet of additional space, allowing up to 19 passengers to be seated.
The G550 doesn’t just offer a luxurious, large and well-equipped cabin, though. It cruises at a speedy 508 KTAS (941 km/h) and has an impressive range of 6,750 nautical miles.
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Crew rest area
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100% fresh air system
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Work suites
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Meeting/dining room
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Full height shower
Long Distance Luxury on Your Private Jet Charter
When you charter any of these private jets for your longer journeys, you’re guaranteed a speedy yet luxurious flight, with a host of amenities and comforts available.
To see the full range of jets that we offer, divided into classes for your convenience, see the Private Jets and Aircraft for Charter Flights page and request an online quote.
Need further advice? Just contact us by calling +1-877-727-2538 ext. 1. or emailing us at charter@paramountbusinessjets.com. We’re happy to help!
