Bombardier’s Global 5500 sits between the 5000 and the 6000 in both range and cabin refinement, covering 5,900 nautical miles and reaching Dallas clients to destinations as far as Moscow or Tel Aviv with one stop. DFW handles the 5500’s full takeoff weight comfortably, and its improved Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines return better fuel efficiency than the older BR710-powered 5000. Configurations run from 13 to 16 passengers in layouts Bombardier calls Soleil, with full-flat beds standard in the aft zone.
The 5500 introduced Bombardier‘s Nuage seat to the 5000-class airframe, the same proprietary lie-flat seat design that debuted on the 7500. The cabin’s Sky Light windows are among the largest in the category, and the full galley supports catering at a level closer to a Global 6500 than to prior 5000-series aircraft. Bluetooth connectivity throughout the cabin and Ku/Ka hybrid satellite links are standard.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier
- Year introduced: 2020
- Seating: 13 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 5,900 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (about 488 knots)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 96.8 feet
- Wingspan: 94 feet
- Height: 25.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 195 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Global 5500 Fits Dallas
Dallas to Zurich is approximately 5,400 nautical miles. The 5500’s 5,900 nautical miles range covers that comfortably with a reserve margin, while pricing at roughly $11,500 to $14,500 per hour sits below the 6500 and 6000. For a company that flies Dallas-Zurich once a month, the fuel-per-flight savings compound over an annual contract.
The 5500’s cabin improvements over the 5000 include the Nuage seat and improved lighting, which matter for overnight transatlantic departures where passengers need genuine rest. Dallas to London is roughly a nine-hour flight; the flat-bed configuration makes that work.
Alliance Airport (KAFW) can support the 5500 for domestic and shorter international missions; the 11,125-foot runway is sufficient for most departures within its certified performance envelope, giving north Dallas and Frisco clients a closer departure option.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
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Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Global 5500 run $11,500 to $14,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Global 5500 charter rates typically fall in the $11,500 to $14,500 per hour range as of 8/2026; final pricing accounts for routing, payload, and market availability.
Other Long Range Jets Available
- Bombardier Global 6500
- Bombardier Global 7500
- Bombardier Global 8000
- Dassault Falcon 6X
- Dassault Falcon 8x
- Embraer Lineage 1000
The full long range jets category page lists every long range jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Global 5500 charter from Dallas, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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.