The Gulfstream G280 has the longest range of any super midsize jet available in Los Angeles, and that is the reason to choose it. Eight to ten seats, 459 knots and 3,600 nautical miles.
Gulfstream and Israel Aerospace Industries developed the G280 as the successor to the G200, with a new wing, Honeywell HTF7250G engines and a stand-up cabin for eight to ten. Cruise is 459 knots and range is 3,600 nautical miles. Full specifications for the Gulfstream G280 are published by Gulfstream Aerospace.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2012
- Seating: 8 to 10
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,600 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 66.8 feet
- Wingspan: 63 feet
- Height: 21.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 154 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream G280 Fits Los Angeles
Three thousand six hundred nautical miles is the longest reach in this category and it is what puts a Los Angeles to New York nonstop beyond argument, including the westbound return against winter winds where shorter-legged aircraft start planning a stop.
The G280 also has better short-field performance than its range suggests, which around Southern California keeps more departure airports genuinely available. What a specific tail can do on the day remains the operator’s call.
It is slower than a Challenger 350 or a Citation Longitude at 459 knots, so on the shorter legs the range advantage buys nothing. This is the aircraft for the long trip, not the quick one.
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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 Gulfstream G280 run $6,800 to $8,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The G280 quotes mid to upper band for super midsize, and on a Los Angeles transcontinental round trip the stop it avoids usually covers the difference.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream G280 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.