A private jet is an aircraft designed for transporting small groups of people, offering several advantages. While a private jet has a similar performance speed to a commercial aircraft, it offers significant time savings for passengers and benefits. Such benefits include skipping airport lines, flexibility with flight schedules, saving time by arriving closer to departure, catered inflight meals, access to smaller airports to avoid traffic, and the ability to reach destinations not served by commercial airlines.
When it comes to flying the furthest, there are several factors that impact the performance , such as headwinds, tailwinds, temperature, airport elevation, and weight (including crew, passengers, luggage, and fuel). Let's see which aircraft made it to the top 5. 5 Gulfstream G650 Predicted range: 7,000 nautical miles (8,100 miles) The Gulfstream G650 is a large business jet able to transport from 11 to 18 passengers, with a range of 7,000 nautical miles (13,000 km) and a top speed of Mach 0.
925 (530.6 knots). Powered by two Rolls-Royce BR725 turbofans, the G650 was first launched in 2005 and then revealed in 2008.
Through a modified fuel system, the extended-range version G650ER adds approximately 500 nautical miles. The G650 was awarded with the 2014 Collier Trophy for its advancements in performance, comfort, and safety. By the end of 2022, 500 units of the G650 had been delivered.
In 2016, the wing design was completed, followed by wind tunnel testing and the build.