The Gulfstream G550 has flown more long-range business trips than almost any other aircraft, and out of Los Angeles it remains the dependable choice for a Pacific or European crossing. Fourteen to sixteen passengers and 6,750 nautical miles of range.
Gulfstream developed the G550 from the Gulfstream V with Rolls-Royce BR710 engines, PlaneView avionics and an enhanced vision system. Fourteen to sixteen seats, a cruise around Mach 0.80 and 6,750 nautical miles of range. Full specifications for the Gulfstream G550 are published by Gulfstream Aerospace.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1997
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 6,750 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.80 (about 459 knots)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 96.4 feet
- Wingspan: 93.5 feet
- Height: 25.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 226 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream G550 Fits Los Angeles
Six thousand seven hundred and fifty nautical miles puts most of the world within one leg of Los Angeles, and unlike the newer aircraft in this category the G550 charter fleet is large. That combination of reach and availability is why it still wins so much of this work.
It is slower than a G650 at around Mach 0.80, and the cabin is narrower. On a Los Angeles to Asia crossing that difference is real, and the price gap between the two aircraft is usually large enough that clients make the trade knowingly.
The enhanced vision system on this generation helps at marginal airports and in poor conditions, which matters more on the far end of an international trip than it does departing Southern California.
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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.
- 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 Gulfstream G550 run $11,000 to $14,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The G550 quotes below the G650 for range that is nearly as long, which on most Los Angeles intercontinental trips makes it the better-value aircraft of the two.
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 Gulfstream G550 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.