The Gulfstream G500 is booked into San Juan (SJU) for Puerto Rico trips that need a single nonstop leg to the US West Coast or western Europe, with room for 13 to 19 passengers. Its 5,300 nautical mile range covers routes like SJU to Los Angeles, London, or Buenos Aires without a fuel stop on a normal wind day. This is a long-range airframe, so Isla Grande (SIG) is not in scope.
Gulfstream Aerospace introduced the Gulfstream G500 in 2018 as the shorter-range half of its clean-sheet large-cabin pair. It holds a Mach 0.85 cruise at up to 51,000 feet, with a full stand-up cabin and three living zones on most layouts.
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 kt)
- 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 Puerto Rico
From a Puerto Rico base, the G500 handles the routes a super-midsize jet cannot reach nonstop: San Juan out to the US West Coast, or across to London and Lisbon on the Atlantic side. It fits the trip that pairs SJU with one long leg rather than a full intercontinental pattern.
For a family office running mainland US and European travel from a Puerto Rico residence, the G500 keeps a consistent cabin across those legs at a lower hourly rate than the longer-range G600 and G700.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- 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
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.
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 Puerto Rico, 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.