The Global Express is the original of Bombardier’s ultra-long-range family and the value route into the category from Los Angeles. Thirteen to nineteen passengers, 6,700 nautical miles, and a hourly rate below the newer aircraft that grew out of it.
Bombardier launched the Global Express in the late 1990s as the first of the line, with two Rolls-Royce BR710 engines and a wide flat-floor cabin. Thirteen to nineteen seats, a cruise around Mach 0.85 and 6,700 nautical miles of range.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier
- Year introduced: 1999
- Seating: 13 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 6,700 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (about 488 knots)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 99.5 feet
- Wingspan: 94 feet
- Height: 25.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 195 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Global Express Fits Los Angeles
Nineteen seats and 6,700 nautical miles at the bottom of this category’s pricing is a combination worth taking seriously for a Los Angeles group heading across the Pacific. On paper it out-ranges a Global 6000; in practice payload and winds decide it, and the operator plans the real trip.
The cabin is the same width and floor as the later Globals but the interior generation is older, so the finish, the windows and the cabin systems are behind a 6000 or a 5500. That gap is what the price difference reflects.
For a fully fueled intercontinental departure, Ontario’s 12,197-foot runway and 24-hour operation with no curfew make it a straightforward alternative to Los Angeles International when the client is out toward the Inland Empire.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Global Express run $10,000 to $13,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Global Express quotes at the value end of the ultra-long-range band, and for a Los Angeles group willing to trade cabin generation for range it is the cheapest way to fly this far nonstop.
Other Long Range Jets Available
- Bombardier Global 6500
- Bombardier Global 7500
- Bombardier Global 8000
- Dassault Falcon 6X
- Dassault Falcon 8x
- Embraer Lineage 1000
The full long range jets category page lists every long range jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Global Express charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.