When Gulfstream unveiled the G700 in 2019, the company made a bold claim: this was the most technologically advanced purpose-built business jet ever created. After entering service in 2022 and accumulating thousands of flight hours, the G700 has largely delivered on that promise. It is, by most objective measures, the finest ultra-long-range business jet available today.
Overview
The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range, wide-cabin business jet manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics. It entered service in 2022 and represents the top of Gulfstream's product line, sitting above the G650ER and offering meaningfully more cabin space, range, and technology.
The G700 is powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines — the first time Gulfstream has used Rolls-Royce powerplants — and features Gulfstream's Symmetry Flight Deck, the most advanced cockpit in business aviation.
Specifications
| Specification | G700 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Range | 7,500 nm (13,890 km) |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | Mach 0.925 (956 km/h) |
| Long-Range Cruise Speed | Mach 0.85 (880 km/h) |
| Maximum Altitude | 51,000 feet |
| Cabin Length | 56 feet (17.1 m) |
| Cabin Width | 8 feet 2 inches (2.49 m) |
| Cabin Height | 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) |
| Cabin Volume | 2,637 cubic feet |
| Typical Seating | 13–19 passengers |
| Baggage Capacity | 195 cubic feet |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 |
| Thrust per Engine | 18,250 lbf |
The Cabin: A New Standard
The G700's cabin is its most compelling feature. At 56 feet long and 8 feet 2 inches wide, it is the largest cabin in Gulfstream's history and one of the largest in business aviation. The cabin is divided into up to five distinct living areas, allowing for configurations that include a forward conference zone, a mid-cabin lounge, a dining area, a private stateroom, and a dedicated crew rest area.
The 20 Gulfstream Oval windows — the largest in the industry — flood the cabin with natural light and create a sense of space that narrower jets cannot replicate. At cruise altitude, the cabin altitude is maintained at 4,850 feet (equivalent to a city at 4,850 feet elevation), significantly lower than most business jets and noticeably reducing fatigue on long flights.
The cabin features Gulfstream's circadian lighting system, which adjusts color temperature and intensity throughout the flight to help passengers adapt to destination time zones. For transatlantic and transpacific travel, this is a meaningful wellness feature that reduces jet lag.
The Symmetry Flight Deck
The G700's Symmetry Flight Deck is the most advanced cockpit in business aviation. It features 10 touchscreen displays, active control sidesticks (the first in business aviation), and Gulfstream's Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS), which uses infrared cameras to provide pilots with a real-time enhanced view of the runway environment in low-visibility conditions.
The active sidesticks provide tactile feedback to pilots — if one pilot makes a control input, the other pilot's sidestick moves in response, improving crew coordination and situational awareness. This technology, borrowed from military aviation, is a genuine safety advancement.
Range: Where Can the G700 Fly Nonstop?
With a maximum range of 7,500 nautical miles, the G700 can fly nonstop between virtually any two city pairs in the world. Notable nonstop routes include:
- New York to Tokyo (6,740 nm) — nonstop, approximately 14 hours
- Los Angeles to London (5,456 nm) — nonstop, approximately 11 hours
- New York to Dubai (6,836 nm) — nonstop, approximately 13.5 hours
- San Francisco to Sydney (7,417 nm) — nonstop at maximum range
- Miami to Cape Town (7,150 nm) — nonstop
The G700's range advantage over the G650ER (7,500 nm vs. 7,500 nm — they are essentially equal) is less about distance and more about payload. The G700 can carry more passengers and more baggage at maximum range, making it more practical for full-cabin long-haul operations.
Charter Cost
The Gulfstream G700 is among the most expensive aircraft to charter, reflecting its operating costs and the premium it commands in the market. Charter rates vary by operator, route, and season, but typical all-in pricing is:
- Hourly rate: $14,000 – $20,000 per flight hour
- New York to London: $120,000 – $160,000 one way
- New York to Los Angeles: $75,000 – $100,000 one way
- New York to Dubai: $150,000 – $200,000 one way
For groups of 10–16 passengers, the G700's per-person cost on transatlantic routes can be competitive with first-class commercial fares, while delivering a dramatically superior experience.
Who Should Charter the G700?
The G700 is the right choice for ultra-long-range travel with a full cabin, corporate groups requiring multiple living areas, and any trip where maximum range, speed, and cabin comfort are the priorities. For shorter domestic routes, a midsize or super-midsize jet delivers comparable comfort at a fraction of the cost.
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