Gulfstream G550 at a glance: a ultra-long-range jet with up to 16 passenger seats, cruising at 470 kt (870 km/h) with a range of about 6,000 NM (11,112 km). Wingspan 28.5 m, length 29.39 m, maximum take-off weight 41,277 kg, ceiling 51,000 ft. It needs roughly 5,900 ft of runway (paved only). Charter planning rates in Africa start around US$11,500 per flight hour.
Overview
The Gulfstream G550 is an ultra-long-range flagship capable of linking almost any two points on the continent, and far beyond, nonstop. Seating up to sixteen in a large, exceptionally quiet cabin, it is the choice for the longest and most demanding missions, offering the range to fly from Africa to Europe, the Gulf or Asia without a stop. For intercontinental charter at the highest level of comfort, the G550 is a true flagship.
Key specifications
Manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace, 2003-2021.
Detailed specifications
Gulfstream G550 charter cost per hour
Our 2026 planning rate for the Gulfstream G550 is about US$ 11,500 per flight hour. That hourly rate is only part of a charter price. The operator also bills the time spent flying the aircraft in from its base and back again, airport, handling and navigation fees, crew overnights on multi-day trips and, on short sectors, a daily minimum — so a one-hour flight rarely costs one hour’s rate. A route search prices the full rotation for the Gulfstream G550, positioning included, next to every other aircraft that can fly it.
Chartering the Gulfstream G550 in Africa
For charter across Africa, the Gulfstream G550 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 G550 alongside every other aircraft that can fly it, then send an enquiry to have operators confirm the exact price.
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.