For Bahamas clients flying to Europe, a long range jet is the difference between one sector and most of a day. The Global 5500 is one of the larger cabins we put in front of Bahamas groups before the trip moves to airliner-size.
Bombardier introduced the Global 5500 in 2020.
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 the Bahamas
It flies the sector nonstop that would otherwise need a fuel stop and another customs clearance.
Fuel planning dominates the routing, and the operator will confirm the payload trade for your date.
On the published 5,900 nautical miles of range, allowing for winds and reserves, Denver, Los Angeles, and London sit inside a nonstop leg from Nassau. That is a planning number rather than a promise, and the operator will confirm it against your routing.
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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; 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 Global 5500 run $11,500 to $14,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Long Range Jets Available
The full long range jets category page lists every long range jet we arrange for Bahamas trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Global 5500 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.