The G450: a proven long-range cabin, and where it still fits best

The G450 entered service in May 2005, and Gulfstream ended production in January 2018. It was built by grafting the G550's nose onto a stretched Gulfstream IV airframe. That brought the newer flight deck to a familiar cabin. Many airframes remain in charter use.

Cabin and comfort

The cabin offers about 1,525 cubic feet, or 43 m³. A typical layout seats fourteen with two crew, and charter aircraft commonly sleep five on the divans. Height is about 1.88 m, so most adults can stand upright in the aisle.

G450 range and runway

Independent published data give 4,328 nm with eight passengers under standard reserves. Maximum cruise is 476 kt and long-range cruise 459 kt. Take-off at sea level needs about 1,707 m of runway, and landing about 812 m.

Which of our routes the G450 suits

The G450 is a natural fit for Lagos to London at 2,691 nm, and Abuja to London is slightly shorter. Both are well inside its range with a full cabin. Lagos to Dubai, at about 3,184 nm, is also nonstop, although strong headwinds reduce the margin more than on the European legs.

Two Rolls-Royce Tay engines power it, with about 13,850 lb of thrust each.

The G450 against its class siblings

Against the Falcon 900LX, the G450 has two engines rather than three and a slightly larger cabin. The Legacy 650E is a younger airframe but has less range. As an older type, the G450 is often among the more cost-effective heavy jets available, and the cabin standard varies by tail. That is why we confirm each aircraft with photographs before you commit.