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Bill Gates' Private Jet: Gulfstream G650ER
Bill Gates is reported to own a Gulfstream G650ER. Simple Flying reported that he bought two in 2018 and has since sold one.
- Seats
- Up to 19
- ultra-long-range jet
- Range
- 7,500 nm
- nonstop, typical
- Used
- $25.2M–$66.3M
- 2012–2023 builds
- Charter, per hour
- $18k–$19k
- same size, published rates
3 reports cited below · checked October 5, 2026
As reported
What jets Bill Gates is reported to have
Only what reputable outlets have reported, with each report linked below. Where reports disagree, we say so.
- Gulfstream G650ERReported current, 2018
- Gulfstream G650ER (a second one)Sold
Where reports differ: A December 2024 report said he owned four jets; his office then said he owns one Gulfstream.
The aircraft
The Gulfstream G650ER
The extended-range version of the G650, with more fuel; it looks the same from outside. A Gulfstream G650ER seats up to 19 and flies about 7,500 nautical miles nonstop.
A Gulfstream G650ER costs $25.2M–$66.3M used, depending on build year (2012 to 2023). Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $3.5M before the purchase price: $1.7M a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $8,900 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).
- Size
- Ultra-long-range jet
- Passengers
- Up to 19
- Range
- 7,500 nm
- Cruise speed
- 516 knots
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- New price
- Out of production
- Used, 2012 to 2023 builds
- $25.2M–$66.3M
- Operating cost per flight hour
- $8,900
- Cost to own, 200 hours a year
- $3.5M / yr
Charter
Charter a jet like Bill Gates'
An ultra-long-range jet like the Gulfstream G650ER costs $18k–$19k an hour to charter at published jet card rates (the middle half, FET added where it's extra). Most trips need less aircraft: CRAFT flies its own Challenger 350s, super-midsize jets that cross the U.S. nonstop with up to eight passengers. Estimates, not quotes; rates checked October 2, 2026.
| Route, one way | Ultra-long-range jet, published rates | CRAFT Challenger 350, fuel and FET included |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Miamiabout 2h 20m | $42k–$44k | $32.4k |
| New York to Aspenabout 3h 30m | $63k–$67k | $49.2k |
| New York to Los Angelesabout 4h 50m | $87k–$92k | $68k |
Published rates: the middle half of what jet card companies publish for the size, for the flight time shown, before repositioning, minimums and peak-day surcharges. CRAFT: the 25-hour Fleet Jet Card's published rate, 2-hour daily minimum. CRAFT is not affiliated with anyone named on this page.
Bill Gates' private jet: questions
What private jet does Bill Gates have?
Bill Gates is reported to own a Gulfstream G650ER. Simple Flying reported that he bought two in 2018 and has since sold one. A December 2024 report said he owned four jets; his office then said he owns one Gulfstream.
How much does a Gulfstream G650ER cost?
A Gulfstream G650ER costs $25.2M–$66.3M used, depending on build year (2012 to 2023). Operating one costs about $8,900 per flight hour plus about $1.7M a year in fixed costs, based on CRAFT's ownership cost model.
How far can a Gulfstream G650ER fly?
A Gulfstream G650ER seats up to 19 and flies about 7,500 nautical miles nonstop, cruising at about 516 knots. Real range depends on passengers, bags, winds and reserves.
How much does it cost to charter a jet like Bill Gates'?
An ultra-long-range jet like the Gulfstream G650ER costs about $18k–$19k an hour at published jet card rates, or roughly $87k–$92k one way from New York to Los Angeles (about 4h 50m). CRAFT's own Challenger 350 flies New York to Los Angeles for about $68k one way on the Fleet Jet Card, fuel and FET included.
Can you track Bill Gates' jet?
We don't publish registration (tail) numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone. This page covers only the aircraft type that reputable outlets have reported, with links to those reports.
Sources
- Benzinga via Yahoo Finance, December 2024: Bill Gates' private jets
- Simple Flying, October 4, 2024: Bill Gates' private jets
- Simple Flying, September 1, 2024: Bill Gates' Gulfstream G650ER
- CRAFT data: specs and operating costs from our Gulfstream G650ER ownership-cost guide; prices from our private jet price list (used values from UseRadar); charter rates from published jet card rates, checked October 2, 2026.
We list only the aircraft types reputable outlets have reported. We don't publish registration numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone, and we don't link to tracking sites. Bill Gates is not affiliated with CRAFT, and nothing here suggests otherwise. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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