Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet Charter Guide
Gulfstream G450 at a glance
Charter a Gulfstream G450 heavy jet. Compare flexible cabin layouts, baggage measurement, 4,350-nm range and trip-specific quotes.
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Gulfstream G450 charter specifications and market context
- Aircraft class
- Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer
- Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
- Category hourly planning range
- $11,500–$16,700 per billable hour
- Years manufactured
- 2005–2018 customer deliveries
The Gulfstream G450 modernized the GIV family's large-cabin platform with the PlaneView flight deck, refined systems and a manufacturer range reference of 4,350 nautical miles. For charter buyers it offers a familiar three-zone cabin and in-flight baggage access, while actual seat count, refurbishment, connectivity and trip capability remain tied to the proposed aircraft.
Why the Gulfstream G450 remains a charter consideration
The G450 entered customer service in the mid-2000s as the commercial evolution of the GIV-X, building on decades of GIV operating experience with updated avionics and systems. Gulfstream delivered the final G450 in January 2018 after a combined GIV, GIV-SP and G450 lineage exceeding 870 aircraft, leaving a broad pre-owned and charter population with varied completion and upgrade histories.
Variant note. Gulfstream literature distinguishes cabin length excluding baggage from total interior length, and usable baggage volume from the larger gross compartment figure; both conventions are labeled here rather than silently combined.
Overview and production sources: Transport Canada — Operational evaluation report — Gulfstream GIV-X (G350/G450); European Union Aviation Safety Agency — TCDS EASA.IM.A.070 — Gulfstream G-IV, GIV-X, GV and GV-SP.
Heavy / Long Range Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.
Inside the Gulfstream G450
Gulfstream's specification uses a 40-foot-4-inch cabin excluding baggage and 45-foot-1-inch total interior length, with a width of 7 feet 4 inches, height of 6 feet 2 inches and volume of approximately 1,523 cubic feet. The manufacturer distinguishes about 130 cubic feet of usable baggage from roughly 169 cubic feet of gross compartment volume cited in technical material; up to nineteen seats may be approved, although charter layouts more often use twelve to fourteen across club, conference and lounge areas with a forward or aft galley, lavatories and twelve oval windows. Ergonomic club chairs and conference tables can support work or dining, while cabin-management controls, power outlets, Wi-Fi and entertainment equipment must be confirmed on the proposed tail.
- Seat configuration
- Typically 12–14 executive passengers; Gulfstream references approvals up to 19
- Cabin volume
- Approximately 1,523 cu ft
- Cabin dimensions
- 40 ft 4 in excluding baggage; 45 ft 1 in total interior long × 7 ft 4 in wide × 6 ft 2 in high
- Baggage capacity
- Approximately 130 cu ft usable; about 169 cu ft gross compartment
The aft baggage compartment is accessible in flight; usable-versus-gross measurement and loading limits should be confirmed for the proposed tail.
Cabin sources: Flexjet — Gulfstream G450 cabin and performance specifications.
Gulfstream G450 range, cruise speed and flight deck
The G450 manufacturer reference gives 4,350 nautical miles at Mach 0.80, 459 KTAS for long-range cruise and 488 KTAS at Mach 0.85 for high-speed cruise. Two Rolls-Royce Tay Mk 611-8C turbofans, the PlaneView integrated flight deck and the manufacturer's large, efficient wing define the model, while enhanced or synthetic vision and later communications packages depend on installed options; direct-carrier flight planning resolves winds, payload, reserves and runway requirements.
- Range reference
- Up to 4,350 nm at Mach 0.80
- Gulfstream NBAA IFR theoretical reference with 8 passengers and 3 crew under stated conditions; actual route capability varies.
- Cruise speed reference
- 459–488 KTAS long-range to high-speed cruise
- Gulfstream published Mach 0.80 and Mach 0.85 cruise references; not trip-average groundspeed.
- Engines and efficiency context
- Two Rolls-Royce Tay Mk 611-8C turbofans
- Installed engine standard, thrust setting, altitude, payload and cruise profile determine fuel burn; the model-level engine identity is not a trip fuel-consumption guarantee.
- Avionics
- Gulfstream PlaneView integrated flight deck with optional enhanced and synthetic vision capabilities; installed revisions vary
- Aerodynamic design
- Large, efficient Gulfstream wing
Performance, engine and avionics sources: Flexjet — Gulfstream G450 cabin and performance specifications; Transport Canada — Operational evaluation report — Gulfstream GIV-X (G350/G450); European Union Aviation Safety Agency — TCDS EASA.IM.A.070 — Gulfstream G-IV, GIV-X, GV and GV-SP.
Is the Gulfstream G450 right for your charter?
The G450 can fit coast-to-coast business travel, Caribbean or Latin America missions and selected transatlantic itineraries for a group that values full-size cabin zones without moving to an ultra-long-range aircraft. Jet Partners can compare current G450 offers and request the floor plan, photos, usable baggage, Wi-Fi and galley details in writing, with the operating carrier confirming aircraft, crew, range, availability, operational control and final price.
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Confirm these details in writing
- Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
- Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
- Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
- Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.
The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.
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Gulfstream G450 technical sources
This editorial profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 against the manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references identified below. Performance and cabin figures remain planning references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.
Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.
View reviewed references
Flexjet
Gulfstream G450 cabin and performance specifications
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin, performance.
Transport Canada
Operational evaluation report — Gulfstream GIV-X (G350/G450)
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, production, avionics.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
TCDS EASA.IM.A.070 — Gulfstream G-IV, GIV-X, GV and GV-SP
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, engines.
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