Large Cabin
Gulfstream G450
A large cabin jet with a 40 foot, three-zone stand-up cabin and 4,350 NM of range with eight passengers aboard.
Reviewed by Kevin Singh, Founder · Specifications checked against manufacturer and type certificate data · Last updated 14 September 2026
At a glance
Gulfstream G450 specifications
Passenger figure is the certified maximum; charter cabins are usually configured for fewer. Figures are representative of the type and vary with configuration and load.
Where it fits
The large cabin that carries eight across the Atlantic
The G450 is Gulfstream's development of the GIV family, built for 12 years until the final delivery in January 2018, with more than 360 delivered according to AIN. Its published range is 4,350 NM at Mach 0.80 with eight passengers and three crew on NBAA IFR reserves, which puts Zurich to New York inside one leg.
The cabin is 40 feet 4 inches long excluding baggage, 6 feet 2 inches tall and 7 feet 4 inches wide, and can be laid out as three living areas with two lavatories and a full-size galley. At its 45,000 foot maximum cruise altitude the cabin is held at 6,000 feet.
It is certified for up to 19 passengers, but that is a maximum: Gulfstream offered six select layouts seating up to 16 and sleeping up to six, and charter cabins are usually configured for fewer. The desk quotes the seat count of the specific aircraft.
Nonstops beyond 4,350 NM, or a party with more luggage than a 130 cubic foot hold takes. For longer sectors, the Gulfstream G550 (6,750 NM) is the better tool; where bags matter more than range, the Legacy 650 carries 286 cubic feet.
Missions
What the desk books it for
Zurich to New York nonstop
Zurich to Teterboro is 3,410 NM, inside a range Gulfstream quotes with eight passengers aboard. The desk plans the westbound wind before it quotes.
The Gulf to London
Dubai to London (2,978 NM) and Riyadh to London (2,675 NM) sit well inside its range, with permits filed alongside the trip.
Long sectors that need sleep
Layouts that sleep up to six, two lavatories and a full-size galley make a sector like Zurich to New York a working day or a night's rest rather than an endurance test.
Los Angeles to Hawaii
Over 2,200 NM of open water, flown nonstop with a large margin inside its published range.
Where it flies
Routes the desk flies on the G450
Sectors from our route guides that sit inside the G450's published range with eight passengers aboard. Each opens to the flight time, the airports at both ends and what to know before you fly.
Cabin and baggage
Forty feet, three zones, held at 6,000 feet
Gulfstream measures the cabin at 40 feet 4 inches long excluding baggage (45 feet 1 inch total interior length), 7 feet 4 inches wide and 6 feet 2 inches tall, for a volume of 1,525 cubic feet. At 45,000 feet the cabin altitude is 6,000 feet.
It can be laid out as three living areas with two lavatories and a full-size galley forward or aft. Gulfstream offered six select layouts seating up to 16 and sleeping up to six; the certified maximum is 19, but charter aircraft are configured for fewer and the actual seat count is on the quote.
The baggage compartment offers 130 cubic feet of usable volume. Gulfstream's figures used here do not say whether it is reachable in flight, so tell the desk the bag count, golf bags and skis when you enquire and the operator confirms the hold.
Performance and airports
Runways, climb and the airports it opens
Gulfstream publishes a takeoff distance of 5,600 feet at maximum weight at sea level on a standard day, and a landing distance of 3,260 feet at maximum landing weight. It cruises at up to 45,000 feet, with a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.85 and a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.88.
The desk checks those figures against the executive airports on its routes, including Teterboro, Farnborough and Geneva, using the weight and temperature of the actual trip.
High and hot fields change the answer. At Aspen, the runway length available on the day depends on elevation, temperature and weight, and London City requires a type and crew approved for its steep approach. The desk checks both for the specific aircraft before a quote goes out.
Compare the class
G450 against the other large cabin
How the G450 lines up against the other large cabin jets we cover. The Falcon 900LX flies further on paper, the Legacy 600 and 650 carry more baggage, and the Falcon 2000 needs less runway; the G450's case is a 40 foot cabin, Mach 0.85 cruise and a range quoted with eight passengers rather than four or six.
| Aircraft | Passengers | Range | Cruise | Cabin height | Baggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Legacy 600 | 13 to 14 | 3,400 NM | Mach 0.80 | 6 ft 0 in | 286 cu ft |
| Embraer Legacy 650 | 13 to 14 | 3,900 NM | Mach 0.78 | 6 ft 0 in | 286 cu ft |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | 9 to 13 | 4,000 NM | 471 kts | 6 ft 1 in | n/a |
| Dassault Falcon 2000 | Up to 10 | 4,000 NM | Mach 0.80 | 6 ft 2 in | 130 cu ft |
| Gulfstream G450This aircraft | Up to 19 | 4,350 NM | Mach 0.85 | 6 ft 2 in | 130 cu ft |
| Dassault Falcon 900 | Up to 19 | 4,750 NM | Mach 0.75 | 6 ft 2 in | 127 cu ft |
Chartering with Icarus Jet
How we charter the G450
We source G450s from ARGUS-audited and Wyvern-certified operators, and the operator's name and audit status are on the quote. The desk checks range against the real routing and baggage against the real party before it checks availability, so the aircraft offered is one that genuinely fits the trip.
Quotes are all-in and itemised: aircraft and crew, positioning, landing and handling, fuel and taxes, with nothing added after the flight that was not on the page. The number depends on where the nearest suitable aircraft is based, the dates and the airports, which is why we price your actual trip rather than publish a rate.
Questions
G450 questions the desk gets
How far can a Gulfstream G450 fly nonstop?
Gulfstream publishes 4,350 NM at Mach 0.80 with eight passengers and three crew on NBAA IFR reserves. That covers Zurich to New York and the Gulf to London. Winds, temperature and weight decide the real figure on the day, and the desk plans each leg against them.
How many passengers does a G450 seat?
It is certified for up to 19, but Gulfstream's six select layouts seated up to 16 and slept up to six. Charter aircraft are usually configured for fewer, and the desk puts the actual seat count on the quote.
Can you stand up in the cabin?
Yes. The cabin is 6 feet 2 inches tall, 7 feet 4 inches wide and 40 feet 4 inches long excluding baggage, so most passengers stand upright and walk the length of it.
How much luggage fits on a G450?
The baggage compartment offers 130 cubic feet of usable volume. Tell the desk about golf bags, skis or equipment cases when you enquire, so the hold is planned before the aircraft is offered.
What is the cabin altitude on a G450?
Gulfstream says the cabin is pressurized to 6,000 feet at the 45,000 foot maximum cruise altitude. The desk can confirm the pressurization figures with the operator of the specific aircraft.
Is the G450 still in production?
No. Gulfstream delivered the final G450 in January 2018 after 12 years of production, making way for the G500. Aircraft already in service continue to fly with charter operators, and the desk checks the specific aircraft before it quotes.
Can a G450 fly Zurich to New York nonstop?
The sector is 3,410 NM, inside a range Gulfstream quotes with eight passengers aboard, and takes about 7 hours 45 minutes to 8 hours 45 minutes. Westbound winds still decide the plan on the day, and the desk checks them before it quotes.
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Around the G450
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Charter the G450
Send the route, the dates and the passengers. The desk checks range and baggage against the trip, then comes back with the aircraft that genuinely fit and an itemised quote.
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