Bahamas heavy jet charter suits multi-family trips and corporate movements that need one aircraft rather than two. The Gulfstream IV is one of the larger cabins we put in front of Bahamas groups before the trip moves to airliner-size.
Gulfstream Aerospace introduced the Gulfstream IV in 1987.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1987
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,220 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 88.3 feet
- Wingspan: 77.8 feet
- Height: 24.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 169 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream IV Fits the Bahamas
It handles the routes where both range and payload have to be satisfied at the same time.
The baggage compartment takes what a long trip needs, so you can pack without trimming.
On the published 4,220 nautical miles of range, allowing for winds and reserves, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles sit inside a nonstop leg from Nassau. Treat it as a planning figure. The operator confirms what the aircraft will do on your date and load.
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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 IV run $7,500 to $10,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Heavy Jets Available
The full heavy jets category page lists every heavy jet we arrange for Bahamas trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream IV charter to or from the Bahamas, 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.