In Dubai the long-range category exists for the flights that do not stop: the United States, the far side of Asia, South America. The range figure below is the whole argument, and the cabin is the second half of it, because a twelve-hour flight is decided by how you arrive rather than how fast you went.
The Gulfstream V / G500 / G550.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1997
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 6,750 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.80 (~459 kt)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 96.4 feet
- Wingspan: 93.5 feet
- Height: 25.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 226 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream V / G500 / G550 Works in Dubai
Where an ultra-long-range jet fits a Dubai trip
Dubai is a long-haul market first: the trips asked about most are London and New York, both decided by range, while the regional Gulf legs are a smaller question.
Whether this aircraft flies your leg nonstop is a performance calculation the operator runs against the payload, the winds and the airports at both ends, and we get it in writing before anything is confirmed. On the long routes out of Dubai that calculation is the whole answer, and a full cabin and full fuel are not always available together.
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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.
- 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 G550 run $11,000 to $14,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
What moves the number on a Dubai trip is the length of the flight and the positioning. An aircraft already in the region prices very differently from one ferried in for your departure, and on a long flight that positioning leg can be a real share of the total. Your advisor will tell you which your quote is built on.
Other Long Range Jets Available
- Embraer Lineage 1000
- Dassault Falcon 6X
- Dassault Falcon 7X
- Falcon 8x
- Bombardier Global 5000
- Bombardier Global 5500
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream V / G500 / G550 charter into or out of Dubai, head to our contact page or call 1-888-987-5387 at any hour. For the vetting work behind every trip see our safety page, and our aircraft directory compares this against the other categories we arrange.
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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Gulfstream unless noted otherwise.