We already know that there are many different jets in the world that promise speed, comfort, and reliability. The sad fact is that, not all of these speedy, luxurious jets can take you on long flight journeys without stopping to refuel or cool off.
The need for long distance travels has lasted for decades without a proper solution. However, the constant upgrade in technology has made a way for long-distance travels, making it kinda easy and fun.
we’re going to unveil 10 best private jets that can take you on long flights without stopping half-way—unless you’re travelling to the moon.
1. Dassault Falcon 8X
The falcon 8X promises fast flying experience for long distance travels. The aircraft’s cabin offers high-speed connectivity using its Ka-band solution to ensure guaranteed non-stop in-flight communication and fast internet access, even over oceans.
Falcon says “the falcon 8X features the business jet world’s first combined vision system, FalconEye. It provides flight crews unprecedented situational awareness in all weather conditions, day or night. It allows for safer approaches to challenging airfields with difficult surrounding. The net effect is more mission flexibility”.
I think what falcon wants to say about its 6,450nmi jet is that, you get maximum comfort and a safer flight with all the upgrades performed on the jet.
2. Gulfstream G550
The US Gulfstream G550 business jet received its certification from FAA on August 14, 2003. Being a long range jet, it attracted orders from different parts of the world and is currently valued at $30-$45 million.
The jet flies as high as 51,000ft at mach0.80 going a distance of 12,500 km/6,750nmi, it can also carry 14 to 18 passengers plus luggage as that’s what it is designed to do.
The G550 is certainly not the normal nominal jet you see out there, this aircraft features a wonderful cabin designed to meet luxurious demands, giving you More headroom, more space, fast flying experience, efficiency, etc all in one jet.
The G550 is in use by various customers amongst which is the Italian force, Kuwait, Nigerian air force E.T.C.
3. Airbus A340
This $236 million jet didn’t escape the show. The Airbus A340 privatejet is really a massive jet compared to its competitors. It provides increased cabin space, more baggage space, ultimate luxury to your taste and lots more.
This baby can travel 7,400 nmi or 13,703 km with a maximum speed of 611 km/h. this may seem like the slowest on the list but this is all a game to make you enjoy the luxury and personal space that can be created in this jet.
According to configuration, the Airbus A340 can be customized to fly from 12 to 90 passengers transporting whoever can acquire it to wherever they wish to reach without facing the tussle of commercial airlines around the world.
4. Gulfstream G700
The G700 delivers spacious, innovative and flexible cabin in the private jet niche. Powered by Rolls Royce Pearl 799 Rb engine, the jet comfortably flies at 1142km/h taking passengers to their destinations in the twinkle of an eye and going as far as 13,890km/7500nm, that’s like flying from Dallas to Sydney.
The Jet can be customized to have 4-5 living areas designed exquisitely to the standards of luxury.
You will also enjoy a fast and powerful free Wi-Fi. Its seats convert into ergonomic beds for ultimate comfort.
In overall, this jet is a great pick for any who can afford its price.
5. Gulfstream G650 ER
Gulfstream G650 ER, a large business jet produced in 2008 by Gulfstream Aerospace, an Aerospace manufacturer in the United States, may be configured to carry 11 to 18 passengers and travel up to 13,987 km or 7552nmi at a typical 12 to 16 hours flight time.
G650ER is an Extended-Range version of the G650, therefore the duo have same features. In 2015, Gulfstream G650ER set a record of flying 8,010 nautical miles from Singapore to Las Vegas with four passengers and crew. Proving it’s agility and ability to comfortably transport passengers from point A to Point B smoothly. I guess distance is no longer a barrier.
Gulfstream G650ER became certified In October 2014 and has maintained excellent record since then.
The aircraft’s maximum operating speed is 983 km/h giving you a fast flying experience.
6. Bombardier Global 7500
The Bombardier Global is a long-range business jet developed by Bombardier aviation, Canada. After certification by transport Canada on September 28, 2018, it entered operation on 20 December of same year. Blessed with a max speed of 902 km/h, the jet flies 14,300 km/7721nmi.
The Global 7500’s cabin is one-third longer than competing model which it takes to use by providing a fourth seating section instead of three. The jet comfortably provides space for eight passengers to sleep on and takes up to 19 passengers.
In march 2019,a global 7500 set a record of flying 8,157 nmi (15,098 km), a 16-hour flight from Singapore to Tucson, Arizona. Thereby establishing its authority as a long range aircraft.
7. Boeing Business Jet 787
In the world of aviation, Boeing is widely known. I guess it’s not a surprise that they are also on this list. They have the needed expertise and they surely put it into use in the production of this jet, BBJ 787.
The jet carries up to 45 passengers and can travel as far as 9,945nm/18,418 km, flying up to 17 hours or more in total comfort and at an amazing speed of 954km/h.
The jet does not only provide seats for 45 passengers, it is also very customizable to suit your luxury standard and offers great internet connectivity as well.
8. Boeing Business Jet 777-8 and BBJ 777-9
Boeing understands the need for long-range travelling jets, that’s why they never fail to produce great planes. The BBJ 777-8 offers a long-range travel of more than 11,500nm/21,500km, having a spacious 3,356 sq. ft. cabin.
The BBJ 777-9 provides a larger cabin space of 3,686 sq. ft. and offers a long-travel range of 11,000 nautical miles or 20,370 kilometers. The BBJ can be designed to carry up to 75 passengers or less depending on its use.
Do you love flying private? Or you’ve ever flown private before on a long-range jet? What was your experience?
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If you’d like to fly private but don’t know how to book the right plane for your travel, consider reading this.
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