Long range jets are the aircraft Nashville clients use to reach Europe and other international destinations without stopping.
Gulfstream introduced the G500 in 2018. It seats 13 to 19 with a published range of 5,300 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.85 (~488 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 51,000 feet, 175 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2018
- Seating: 13 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 5,300 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (~488 knots)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 91.2 feet
- Wingspan: 86.3 feet
- Height: 25.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 175 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream G500 Fits Nashville
With 5,300 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as Jackson Hole, Los Angeles and Paris, allowing for reserves and routing. June is the busiest month on the Nashville event calendar, with CMA Fest and the NASCAR weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, so aircraft for those dates are worth booking early.
Nashville trips in an aircraft this size usually start at Nashville International (BNA), which is staffed around the clock and is the only airport in the Nashville area with customs. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is a calculation the operator makes for that weight and that day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Nashville Clients Use the Gulfstream G500
A long range jet makes a trip from Nashville to London, Paris or farther a single leg. Removing the fuel stop on an international trip is the main reason to consider this category.
Tell us the route, the passenger count and what is traveling with you, and your advisor will confirm whether this aircraft is the right fit or suggest a better one.
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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
- Estimated hourly rate: $11,500 to $14,500 (as of 10/2026)
Other Long Range Jets Available
- Gulfstream G600
- Gulfstream G650 / G6
- Gulfstream G700
- Gulfstream G800
- Gulfstream V / G500 / G550
- Bombardier Global 5000
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream G500 charter in or out of Nashville, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.