Aircraft guide
Gulfstream GIV Charter Cost and Specs
At a glance
Seating, speed, range, and cost
Typical passengers
About twelve to fourteen passengers.
Cruise speed
~490 kt
Planning range
~4500 nm
Hourly cost range
$7,000 to $11,000
Use
What this aircraft is used for
The Gulfstream GIV is a long serving heavy jet with a large cabin and strong range, widely used for long domestic and transatlantic trips.
Comfortable for about twelve to fourteen passengers with separate cabin zones.
Best uses
Best route types
- Long domestic and many transatlantic routes
- Larger group travel
- Trips where cabin comfort over many hours matters
Tradeoffs
Limitations to keep in mind
- Higher fixed and hourly costs
- Older airframes vary in cabin and avionics updates
- Larger than necessary for short trips
Long range with a large, multi zone cabin.
Alternatives
Similar aircraft and categories
Common questions
What is the Gulfstream GIV used for?
Longer trips, larger groups, and many transatlantic routes, with a spacious multi zone cabin for work and rest.
Can the GIV cross the Atlantic?
Yes, it can fly many common transatlantic routes non-stop, with the longest legs better suited to newer ultra long range jets.
How many passengers fit?
Roughly twelve to fourteen depending on the cabin layout.
Routes this aircraft commonly flies
- New York to Los AngelesPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to Los Angeles.
- New York to Las VegasPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to Las Vegas.
- New York to LondonPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to London.
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Last reviewed June 2026. Estimates use planning assumptions that we revisit periodically.