A long range jet suits Aruba clients flying a very long way, with a cabin set up for working, eating and sleeping on board.
Gulfstream introduced the V / G500 in 1997. It seats 14 to 16 with a published range of 6,750 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.80 (~459 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 51,000 feet, 226 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1997
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 6,750 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.80 (~459 knots)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 96.4 feet
- Wingspan: 93.5 feet
- Height: 25.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 226 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream V / G500 Fits Aruba
With 6,750 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips between Aruba and destinations such as Charlotte, Toronto and Amsterdam, allowing for reserves and routing. Aruba is busiest from Christmas through Easter, with Carnival season in January and February, so book those dates early.
On the island, every private flight uses Queen Beatrix International in Oranjestad, and at home an aircraft this size usually leaves from one of the larger airports in your area. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and your advisor confirms it with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Aruba Clients Use the Gulfstream V / G500
On a long flight to or from the island, these cabins let passengers sleep and arrive rested. For a trip that crosses several borders, send us every passenger’s nationality early so the route can be planned around it.
Tell us where you are flying from, who is coming and what they are packing, dive gear and golf clubs included, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits 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: $11,000 to $14,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other Long Range Jets Available
- Bombardier Global 5000
- Bombardier Global 5500
- Bombardier Global 6000
- Bombardier Global 6500
- Bombardier Global 7500
- Bombardier Global 8000
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream V / G500 / G550 charter to or from Aruba, 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.