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Gulfstream G450

Gulfstream G450 exterior

Overview

The Gulfstream G450 is a large-cabin, long-range jet built for serious distance in first-class comfort. Seating up to sixteen, it crosses continents nonstop with a quiet, spacious cabin designed for productivity and rest. For long-haul African charter connecting distant capitals or reaching intercontinental destinations directly, the G450 offers the range, comfort and prestige of a flagship business jet.

Key specifications

Manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace, 2004-2017.

Passengers
up to 14
Cruise speed
870 km/h
470 kt
Range
7,778 km
4,200 NM
Min runway
1.71 km
5,600 ft
Ceiling
13,716 m
45,000 ft
Baggage
4.5 m3
Airstrips
Paved only
Gulfstream G450 cabin interior

Detailed specifications

Years of manufacture
2004-2017
Number produced
360+
Max take-off weight
33,566 kg
Max payload
2,540 kg
Empty weight
19,230 kg
Crew
2
Engines
2 x Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C turbofans
Wingspan
23.72 m
Length
27.2 m

Chartering the Gulfstream G450 in Africa

For charter across Africa, the Gulfstream G450 is typically positioned from its home base to your departure airport, flown to your destination, and returned afterwards — the estimate you see on a route search already accounts for this full rotation. Whether it suits a given trip depends on the runway at each end, the distance, and how many seats you need. Search any route to see a live estimate for the Gulfstream G450 alongside every other aircraft that can fly it, then send an enquiry to have operators confirm the exact price.

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Images are representative of the aircraft type — the actual aircraft, cabin layout and interior finish depend on the operating carrier. Specifications are typical planning figures for charter use and vary by individual aircraft configuration. Charter prices are computed estimates confirmed by the operating carrier through the inquiry process.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charter a Gulfstream G450 in Africa?

The Gulfstream G450 is chartered as a whole aircraft, not per seat. Planning rates start around US$10,500 per occupied flight hour before airport, handling and navigation charges. On most African sectors the larger variable is positioning: if no Gulfstream G450 is sitting at your departure airport, the empty leg flown in to collect you is priced into the quote, which is why a short hop can cost more than its flight time suggests. Every route page on this site shows the all-in estimate rather than the bare hourly rate.

How many passengers can the Gulfstream G450 carry?

Up to 14 passengers in the cabin layout typically offered for charter in Africa. Operators configure individual aircraft differently, so the usable seat count on the specific tail allocated to your trip is confirmed at quote stage, along with baggage allowance, which is usually the binding limit on safari and golf trips rather than seats.

What is the range of the Gulfstream G450?

The Gulfstream G450 plans to roughly 4,200 nautical miles (about 7,778 km) with normal reserves. From its Lagos base that reaches scheduled airports in 62 African countries without a fuel stop. Hot and high departures, strong headwinds and a full cabin all reduce that figure, so longer sectors are planned with a technical stop where needed.

Which African airports can the Gulfstream G450 use?

It needs roughly 5,600 ft of paved runway at typical charter weights. On our airport data that covers 321 of the 394 African airports with scheduled service, before allowing for elevation, temperature and runway condition on the day. Shorter or unpaved strips, including most safari airstrips, are outside its limits and are flown on a turboprop instead.

Where is the Gulfstream G450 based in Africa?

Gulfstream G450 aircraft in our fleet data are based at Cairo, Johannesburg, Lagos. Departing from or near one of those cities keeps positioning cost down, because the aircraft does not have to fly an empty leg to reach you.

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