Where it fits well
- 505 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 6600 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 4422 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1530 kg realistic payload proxy and 17 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 17 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1530 kg |
| Advertised range | 6600 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 4422 nm |
| Cruise speed | 505 kt |
| Runway need | ~1873 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €1m |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €6970 |
The ownership trade-off
The Global 6500 combines 19-seat jet capability with about 6,004 NM reported range and about 505 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €1.28m per year ( €31970 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €1.56m per year ( €19470 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €1.84m per year ( €15303 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €2.25m per year ( €12526 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €1.6m per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- The Global 6500 combines 19-seat jet capability with about 6,004 NM reported range and about 505 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €1m fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1873 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.