Owners who split the year between a house in the Bahamas and one in London, Paris or Madrid usually fly a long range jet for the nonstop crossing.
Bombardier introduced the Global 8000 in 2025. It seats 14 to 19 with a published range of 8,000 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 488 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 51,000 feet, 195 cubic feet of baggage volume and multiple lavatories.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2025
- Seating: 14 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 8,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 488 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 102.2 feet
- Wingspan: 104 feet
- Height: 27.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 195 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Bombardier Global 8000 Fits the Bahamas
With 8,000 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Nassau and cities such as Denver, Madrid and Paris, allowing for reserves and routing. Most Out Island airports close at sunset, so we plan the arrival time in daylight from the start.
Larger aircraft usually fly into Nassau or Grand Bahama, and Nassau is open around the clock, while the operator confirms which Bahamas airport suits the aircraft on the day. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm it with the operator for your trip.
How Bahamas Clients Use the Bombardier Global 8000
A transatlantic crossing from Nassau to London or Paris is routine for most long range jets, provided the winds and the load cooperate.
Name the island, the head count and the gear (coolers, rods and dive tanks count), and your advisor will check this aircraft against the trip or put a better match in front of you.
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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.
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Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $15,000 to $18,500 (as of 10/2026)
Other Long Range Jets Available
- Bombardier Global Express
- Dassault Falcon 6X
- Dassault Falcon 7X
- Embraer Lineage 1000
- Falcon 8x
- Gulfstream G500
Contact
For a quote on a Bombardier Global 8000 charter to or from the Bahamas, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Bombardier, Inc. unless noted otherwise.