Long range jets are the aircraft Kentucky clients use to reach Europe in one flight, whether it is London on business or Ireland for the horse sales.
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 Kentucky
With 5,300 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Kentucky to destinations such as Turks and Caicos, Los Angeles and Paris, allowing for reserves and routing. The FAA manages arrivals into the Louisville airports during Derby week, so your advisor settles the airport and the arrival time with you well ahead.
An aircraft this size usually flies from Louisville Muhammad Ali International, Blue Grass Airport in Lexington or Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, depending on where your trip starts. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm it with the operator before anything is booked.
How Kentucky Clients Use the Gulfstream G500
Whether Europe is a single flight from Kentucky depends on the aircraft, the route and how many people and bags are aboard, and many long range jets can do it nonstop.
Give us the route, who is flying and what they are bringing, golf clubs included, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft is right or suggest one that suits the trip better.
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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 to or from Kentucky, 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Gulfstream unless noted otherwise.