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Best Private Jets for Transatlantic Flights: 5 Aircraft Worth Knowing
Not every long range jet can cross the Atlantic with a full cabin and a safety margin left over. This guide names the best private jets for transatlantic flights, with sourced range, passenger, and indicative price figures for each, rather than a marketing list of adjectives. It also explains the range maths that decides whether a given aircraft can actually make a route nonstop.
What Actually Makes a Private Jet Suitable for Transatlantic Flights
The most common transatlantic private jet routes, London to New York (around 3,000 nautical miles) or London to Miami (around 4,400 nautical miles), sound shorter than they fly in practice. An aircraft's published maximum range already accounts for headwinds and fuel reserves under a specific set of assumptions, most commonly the NBAA's IFR reserves with an alternate airport roughly 200 nautical miles away, so the figure is not simply the distance the aircraft can glide on a full tank.
Two things erode that published range in real operation. The prevailing jet stream over the North Atlantic blows from west to east, so a New York to London flight benefits from a tailwind while the return often faces a headwind strong enough to add 30 to 60 minutes of flight time. Every extra passenger, bag, or full galley also subtracts from the usable fuel load, which is why manufacturers quote range figures against a specific passenger count rather than a single number.
For this reason, the aircraft below are all rated at 5,800 nautical miles or more at a realistic passenger load, giving enough of a buffer to cover a westbound headwind leg or a diversion without needing a fuel stop. A private jet charter specialist will confirm the exact payload and weather margin for your specific route and date before booking, since the same aircraft can fly further on a cool winter night than on a hot summer afternoon.
5 Best Private Jets for Transatlantic Flights
All five aircraft below are certified ultra long range jets capable of flying key transatlantic city pairs, such as New York to London or New York to Paris, nonstop with a full cabin.
Prices are indicative and vary with availability, season, and positioning. Contact Fast Private Jet for a live quote.
1. Gulfstream G650
The G650 has a maximum range of 7,000 nautical miles at its long range cruise speed of Mach 0.85, or 6,000 nautical miles at its faster Mach 0.90 cruise, according to Aviation Week, with seating for up to 19 passengers and a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925, among the fastest cruise speeds of any current business jet. Gulfstream ended G650 and G650ER production in February 2025 after building nearly 600 aircraft, succeeding it with the G800, according to Aviation International News. The aircraft remains widely available on the used market, with current listings on GlobalAir ranging from about $43 million (around €39.5 million) to $53 million (around €48.5 million) depending on age and hours.
2. Bombardier Global 7500
The Global 7500 is the longest range aircraft on this list, with a normal range of 7,500 nautical miles and a maximum range of 7,700 nautical miles, seating up to 19 passengers across four distinct cabin zones, according to GlobalAir. It cruises at up to 616 knots, faster than any other aircraft in this comparison, and its list price was quoted at around $75 million (around €69 million) as of the Q2 2025 pricing update. This is the aircraft most likely to fly a westbound headwind leg, such as London to Los Angeles, without needing to trim the passenger count for range.
3. Dassault Falcon 8X
The Falcon 8X has a maximum range of 6,290 nautical miles with all 12 typical seats occupied, using NBAA IFR reserves and a 200 nautical mile alternate, according to Business Jet Traveler. It cruises at up to Mach 0.9 and is the only trijet on this list, giving it an extra engine for the long overwater leg. New list price was $58 million (around €53.5 million), though Business Jet Traveler notes used examples now average around $51 million (around €47 million), still in production since 2015.
4. Gulfstream G550
The G550 has a maximum range of 6,360 nautical miles at long range cruise with all seats occupied, or up to 6,750 nautical miles in a lighter eight passenger configuration, according to Business Jet Traveler. Gulfstream built the G550 from 2003 to 2021, and the type now trades almost entirely on the used market, where Business Jet Traveler reports an average asking price of around $19 million (around €17.5 million) and an average sale price of around $21 million (around €19.5 million), a fraction of the ultra long range jets above it on this list.
5. Bombardier Global 6000
The Global 6000 has a maximum range of 5,890 nautical miles with all 13 typical seats occupied, cruising at up to 511 knots, according to Business Jet Traveler. It remains in production, having entered service in 2012, with a new list price of around $62 million (around €57 million). Of the five aircraft here, it has the smallest range margin for a full winter headwind leg, so it is best suited to the shorter transatlantic pairs, such as New York to London or New York to Lisbon, rather than longer West Coast to Europe routes.
Choosing the Right Aircraft for Your Transatlantic Trip
Group size is usually the first deciding factor. The Gulfstream G650 and Bombardier Global 7500 both seat up to 19 passengers, which suits a corporate delegation or an extended family travelling together, and both have enough range margin to absorb a strong headwind without a fuel stop.
A smaller group of 6 to 8 passengers has more choice. The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G550 both carry a comfortable long range load with meaningful range to spare, while the Bombardier Global 6000 is the most cost effective of the five on a typical New York to London or New York to Lisbon routing, provided the group size and season leave enough margin.
Route and season both affect which aircraft makes sense on a given day. A westbound flight against the jet stream in winter, or a trip to a longer destination such as Los Angeles to London, benefits from the extra range of the G650 or Global 7500, while an eastbound summer flight on a shorter city pair has more flexibility. A jet charter team can run the specific payload and weather numbers for your route, date, and passenger count before you commit to an aircraft category.
For larger groups travelling together, a group charter arrangement across one or more of these cabin types can also work out more practical than splitting a party across commercial first and business class seats on the same transatlantic route.
Sources
- Aircraft Overview: Gulfstream G650 / G650ER - Aviation Week
- End of an Era: Last G650 Rolls Off Production Line - Aviation International News
- Gulfstream G650 Aircraft for Sale - GlobalAir
- Bombardier Global 7500 Specifications - GlobalAir
- Dassault Falcon 8X - Business Jet Traveler
- Gulfstream G550 - Business Jet Traveler
- Bombardier Global 6000 - Business Jet Traveler
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What is the minimum range needed for a private jet to fly across the Atlantic?
There is no official minimum, but an aircraft needs well over 3,500 nautical miles of maximum range to cover the shortest transatlantic pairs, such as New York to London, with a realistic safety margin for headwinds and reserves. All five aircraft in this guide are rated at 5,800 nautical miles or more.
Can a private jet fly from London to New York nonstop?
Yes. The route is around 3,000 nautical miles, well within range of any of the aircraft listed here, including smaller midsize and super midsize jets with 3,500 to 4,000 nautical miles of range. The main constraint is usually passenger count and winter headwinds rather than the route distance itself.
What is the fastest private jet for crossing the Atlantic?
The Bombardier Global 7500 cruises at up to 616 knots, the fastest of the aircraft in this guide, according to GlobalAir. The Gulfstream G650 is close behind with a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925.
How much does a transatlantic private jet charter cost?
Expect an indicative hourly rate of €12,500 to €18,000 for an ultra long range jet, the category used for nonstop transatlantic flights, though the total for a specific route depends on flight time, positioning, and season. Contact Fast Private Jet for a live quote on your exact route and dates.
Do all private jets need to stop for fuel crossing the Atlantic?
No, but many midsize and light jets do, since their range falls short of the roughly 3,000 to 3,500 nautical miles most transatlantic city pairs require. Super midsize jets and larger can usually make the crossing nonstop, while anything smaller typically needs a fuel stop in Iceland, the Azores, or Newfoundland.