Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G800
Summary
The Bombardier Global 8000 and the Gulfstream G800 are two ultra-long-range jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Gulfstream G800 has the taller cabin (6.4 vs 6.2 ft). Both reach 978 of 1038 benchmark city pairs nonstop.
Key differences
Range
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Cruise speed
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Cabin height
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Max passengers
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Nonstop reach
978 / 978
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Global 8000 | G800 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 8,000 nm (14,816 km) | 8,000 nm (14,816 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 516 kt (955.6 km/h) | 516 kt (955.6 km/h) |
| Max Mach | 0.94 mach✓ | 0.935 mach |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 114,850 lb (52,095 kg) | 105,600 lb (47,899.3 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count | 13 count |
| Max passengers | 19 count | 19 count |
| Cabin length | 54.4 ft (16.58 m)✓ | 46.8 ft (14.26 m) |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft (1.89 m) | 6.4 ft (1.95 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 8 ft (2.44 m) | 8.5 ft (2.59 m)✓ |
| Powerplant | General Electric Passport | Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 18,920 lbf | 18,250 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Scottsdale – Dubai — 7,199 nm. Both aircraft can fly this nonstop (estimate).
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