The Gulfstream G500 is the shorter-range half of Gulfstream’s current clean-sheet pair, covering 5,300 nautical miles with the Symmetry flight deck and 13 to 19 passengers. For Mexico charter, it handles every US-to-Mexico corridor and the shorter Mexico international routes without the rate of the longer-range Gulfstream models.
Gulfstream certified the G500 in July 2018 alongside the G600, sharing the Symmetry flight deck with active control sidesticks and Pratt and Whitney Canada PW814GA engines. The cabin seats 13 in a typical configuration, up to 19 at maximum density, with large oval windows and a lower cabin altitude than the G550 generation. Full specifications for the Gulfstream G500 are published by Gulfstream Aerospace.
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 (about 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 Mexico
Mexico City (Toluca) to New York at roughly 2,200 nautical miles is inside the G500’s range with margin. Toluca’s 8,460-foot elevation requires hot-and-high performance planning on every trip, and the G500’s modern aerodynamics give it reasonable departure margins in the Mexico City environment compared to older-generation aircraft.
All major Mexico leisure routes sit well inside 5,300 nautical miles: Miami to Cancun under 800 nautical miles, Los Angeles to Los Cabos about 900 nautical miles, New York to Cancun roughly 1,600 nautical miles. The cabin altitude on this generation is lower than older Gulfstreams, and the large oval windows are a noticeable difference in cabin feel.
The G500 does not reach Mexico City to London nonstop. Clients who need that route should look at the G600 or G650. For the range of Mexico domestic and US international demand, 5,300 nautical miles covers the full pattern without range becoming a constraint.
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Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Gulfstream G500 run $11,500 to $14,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
At $11,500 to $14,500 per hour, the G500 prices in the same band as the Global 5500 and Gulfstream G600, and on Mexico routes inside 5,300 nautical miles the three are worth pricing side by side.
Other Long Range Jets Available
- Bombardier Global 6500
- Bombardier Global 7500
- Bombardier Global 8000
- Dassault Falcon 6X
- Dassault Falcon 8x
- Embraer Lineage 1000
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream G500 charter in or out of Mexico, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.