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Michael Dell's Private Jet: Gulfstream G650
Michael Dell is reported to have taken delivery of a Gulfstream G650 in 2015, held through a trust, after flying a Gulfstream V.
- Seats
- Up to 19
- ultra-long-range jet
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- nonstop, typical
- Used
- $25.2M–$66.3M
- 2012–2023 builds
- Charter, per hour
- $18k–$19k
- same size, published rates
2 reports cited below · checked October 5, 2026
As reported
What jets Michael Dell is reported to have
Only what reputable outlets have reported, with each report linked below. Where reports disagree, we say so.
- Gulfstream G650Reported current, 2015
- Gulfstream VEarlier
The aircraft
The Gulfstream G650
Gulfstream delivered G650s from 2012; the longer-range G650ER followed in 2014. A Gulfstream G650 seats up to 19 and flies about 7,000 nautical miles nonstop.
A Gulfstream G650 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
- 7,000 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
Also reported
The Gulfstream V
Gulfstream's first ultra-long-range jet, built in the late 1990s and early 2000s and succeeded by the G550. A Gulfstream V seats up to 16 and flies about 6,751 nautical miles nonstop.
A Gulfstream V costs $8.5M–$11M used, depending on build year (1997 to 2001).
- Size
- Ultra-long-range jet
- Passengers
- Up to 16
- Range
- 6,751 nm
- Cruise speed
- 500 knots
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- New price
- Out of production
- Used, 1997 to 2001 builds
- $8.5M–$11M
Charter
Charter a jet like Michael Dell's
An ultra-long-range jet like the Gulfstream G650 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.
Michael Dell's private jet: questions
What private jet does Michael Dell have?
Michael Dell is reported to have taken delivery of a Gulfstream G650 in 2015, held through a trust, after flying a Gulfstream V.
How much does a Gulfstream G650 cost?
A Gulfstream G650 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 G650 fly?
A Gulfstream G650 seats up to 19 and flies about 7,000 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 Michael Dell's?
An ultra-long-range jet like the Gulfstream G650 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 Michael Dell's 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
- Simple Flying, October 14, 2024: Michael Dell's Gulfstream
- Haute Time, November 27, 2013: Michael Dell's Gulfstream V
- CRAFT data: specs and operating costs from our Gulfstream G650 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. Michael Dell is not affiliated with CRAFT, and nothing here suggests otherwise. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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