What Is the Gulfstream G800?
The Gulfstream G800 is an ultra-long-range business jet built to fly farther than any other purpose-built private aircraft in the world. Gulfstream markets it as the flagship range leader in its lineup, sitting alongside the larger-cabin Gulfstream G700.
Gulfstream unveiled the G800 in October 2021, positioning it as the eventual successor to the long-running G650. It pairs the G650’s compact, proven cabin with the newer wing and engines developed for the G700.
The result is a jet that is lighter and shorter than the G700 but flies significantly farther, a tradeoff aimed squarely at operators who value nonstop global range over maximum cabin length.
Gulfstream G800 Range and Speed
The G800’s headline number is range: 8,200 nautical miles (15,186 km) flying at Mach 0.85, the longest range of any business jet in production.
That range supports nonstop city pairs that were previously impossible for a purpose-built private jet, including routes such as New York to Singapore or Hong Kong to New York with reserves.
Operators who want to move faster can trade range for speed: at a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90, the G800 covers 7,000 nautical miles (12,964 km). Its maximum operating speed is Mach 0.935.
The aircraft climbs directly to an initial cruise altitude of 41,000 feet and can reach a maximum cruise altitude of 51,000 feet, letting it fly above most weather and congested airline traffic. Takeoff distance at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, and standard conditions is 5,812 feet (1,771 m).
See how the G800’s range stacks up against the rest of the ultra-long-range field in AeroCorner’s longest-range private jets ranking.
Gulfstream G800 Interior and Cabin
The G800 seats up to 19 passengers and can sleep up to 10 across as many as four living areas, making it a genuine long-haul cabin rather than a shrunk-down long-range jet.
Cabin height is 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and cabin width is 8 feet 2 inches (2.49 m), giving passengers full stand-up headroom for the length of an intercontinental flight.
Cabin length, excluding the baggage compartment, is 46 feet 10 inches (14.27 m), with a total interior length of 53 feet 7 inches (16.33 m) and a cabin volume of 2,138 cubic feet (60.54 cu m).
Sixteen large panoramic oval windows bring in natural light throughout the cabin, and the environmental system refreshes the cabin’s air with 100% fresh air every two to three minutes, aided by plasma ionization. Cabin altitude at a 41,000-foot cruise is a low 2,840 feet (866 m), which helps reduce fatigue on long sectors.
Baggage volume is 195 cubic feet (5.52 cu m), accessible in flight.
Gulfstream G800 Flight Deck and Technology
The G800 uses the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, the same touchscreen-based avionics suite that debuted on the G500/G600 and carries over to the G700.
Ten touchscreen displays, active control sidesticks, and dual head-up displays with a Combined Vision System give pilots synthetic and enhanced views of the runway environment in low visibility.
Power comes from two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 turbofans, each rated at 18,250 pounds of thrust (81.2 kN), the same engines fitted to the G700.
Gulfstream G800 vs. G700: Key Differences
The G700 is the physically bigger aircraft. Its cabin runs 56 feet 11 inches (17.35 m) excluding baggage and 63 feet 8 inches (19.41 m) total interior length, with up to five living areas and 20 panoramic windows, versus the G800’s four living areas and 16 windows.
The G700 is also the heavier jet at a maximum takeoff weight of 107,600 pounds (48,807 kg), against the G800’s 105,600 pounds (47,899 kg).
The G800 flips that comparison on range. Its smaller, G650-derived cabin trims weight, which combined with the G700’s wing and Pearl 700 engines pushes its maximum range to 8,200 nautical miles, beyond the G700’s published 7,750 nautical miles (14,353 km).
In short: choose the G700 for the largest cabin in the Gulfstream lineup, or the G800 for the longest range.
Gulfstream G800 Price
Gulfstream priced the G800 at $71.5 million when it launched the program in 2021. Completed aircraft typically sell for more once a buyer’s avionics options and custom interior are added.
The G800 was FAA and EASA certified in April 2025, and Gulfstream delivered the first production aircraft in August 2025. For where it lands among the rest of the market, see AeroCorner’s most expensive private jets list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Gulfstream G800 cost?
Gulfstream set the G800’s launch price at $71.5 million when it announced the program in October 2021. A fully equipped, delivered aircraft with a custom interior typically costs more than the base list price.
Is the G700 or G800 bigger?
The G700 is the larger aircraft. It has a longer cabin, up to five living areas versus the G800’s four, and 20 cabin windows versus 16. The G800 is shorter and lighter, which is what lets it fly farther.
Who owns a Gulfstream G800?
Gulfstream delivered the first production G800 in August 2025 to pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s flight department, according to Aviation Week. Deliveries since have gone to other corporate flight departments and private owners.
What jet does Taylor Swift own?
Taylor Swift does not own a Gulfstream G800. She currently flies a Dassault Falcon 7X after selling her Dassault Falcon 900 in January 2024. See AeroCorner’s breakdown of Taylor Swift’s private jet for details.
What is the Gulfstream G800’s top speed?
The G800’s maximum operating speed is Mach 0.935. Its published cruise modes are Mach 0.90 for high-speed cruise and Mach 0.85 for long-range cruise, the setting that delivers its full 8,200-nautical-mile range.
How many passengers does the Gulfstream G800 seat?
The G800 seats up to 19 passengers and can be configured to sleep up to 10 across as many as four living areas.
