The Gulf's signature heavy

Gulfstream G650ER for Sale: Price, Specs and Buying Guide

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Gulfstream G650ER specifications
SpecValue
Passengers18-19
Range7,500 nm
Cruise speed516 kt
CabinWidest, tallest Gulfstream cabin, up to four living areas, low cabin altitude even at high cruise levels
Produced2014-present (base G650 since 2012)

Qatar Executive runs 15 Gulfstream G650ERs out of Doha, which makes it the world's largest commercial operator of the type. That single fact tells you most of what you need to know about how this aircraft sits in the Gulf: it is the signature heavy, the aircraft other operators and UHNWI buyers measure themselves against.

Gulfstream has built the G650ER since 2014 as the extended-range version of the base G650, which has been in production since 2012. The ER designation adds roughly the difference between a Gulf-Europe hop and a genuine Gulf-US or Gulf-Asia nonstop, on an aircraft that already had the widest, tallest cabin Gulfstream builds.

Resale supply is about as tight as anything covered on this site. Here is what that scarcity means for price, who actually buys one, and what a pre-purchase inspection needs to cover.

Who the Gulfstream G650ER suits in the Gulf

Qatar Executive's own fleet is the clearest answer: this is the aircraft a Gulf-based operator chooses when the mission is genuine nonstop Gulf-US or Gulf-Asia range, flown in a cabin that reads as a private office rather than a jet interior. Doha to New York sits comfortably within reach nonstop, as does Doha to most of East Asia, which is precisely the mission Qatar Executive built its floating-fleet charter model around.

Ownership outside Qatar Executive's own fleet is concentrated among Gulf UHNWIs and sovereign-linked buyers, the aspirational flagship tier of private ownership in the region. A dedicated, type-rated crew is close to mandatory at this level, since insurers expect specific type experience before they will cover it.

If your mission genuinely needs this range but you want a fresh design instead, the Gulfstream G700 is the newer, larger stablemate, though it comes at close to double the price. The Bombardier Global 7500 is the direct twin-engine rival at a similar mission profile. Photos and full spec sheets of specific G650ER airframes are available on request via WhatsApp.

Gulfstream G650ER price in 2026

Transacted prices over the past six months span roughly $25,300,000 to $60,000,000, per a January 2026 market report, a wide range that reflects how much age and configuration move the number on this type. Typical current asking sits nearer $40,000,000 to $55,000,000, and a clean 2018-model example carrying an engine program was trading around $40,000,000 to $45,000,000 as of the second quarter of 2026.

This is one of the tightest-supply segments in business aviation. Few of these change hands in a given year, so a specific aircraft's cycle count, whether it has flown mostly long-haul or short-hop sectors, and consistent Corporate Care enrollment all move a specific asking price more than they would on a more commonly traded type. Treat any figure here as a 2026 market range to confirm against the exact serial number, not a fixed price.

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What to check before you buy

Engine program status and the cabin's pressurization performance are the two items that matter most on a big Gulfstream, and the G650ER's whole case rests on both holding up. Before you commit, push for documentation on:

  • Rolls-Royce BR725 engine program (Corporate Care) enrollment and cycles
  • PlaneView II avionics software standard, Synthetic and Enhanced Vision currency
  • Fly-by-wire flight control system service bulletin compliance
  • Cabin pressurization performance against the low-cabin-altitude specification
  • Ka-band satcom and connectivity currency, plus overall interior condition
  • Landing gear and brake wear, given the aircraft's weight

Operating costs

Direct operating cost runs over $6,600 per flight hour, an AircraftCostCalculator 2026 estimate built on $6-per-gallon fuel and $165-per-hour labor assumptions. That figure sits near the top of every model we cover, in line with the longest range and largest cabin on this list.

Corporate Care engine coverage is close to standard practice at this price point, and most owners budget for a dedicated, type-rated crew rather than a shared arrangement. Fuel is the biggest swing factor given how many hours a G650ER tends to fly on long-haul missions, with hangar space and landing fees at each stop adding a further, separate layer. Our private jet operating costs in the Gulf guide walks through how those numbers compare across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain.

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