Bombardier Global 5000 Empty Leg Flights: 2,746 Legs and Where They Fly

Updated September 29, 2026: counts now include each unique leg once, excluding exact duplicate copies and deleted, withdrawn or cancelled listings, and the rolling 12-month window now ends September 28, 2026. An earlier version counted duplicate copies of the same leg separately, which overstated the totals and ranked Van Nuys ahead of Teterboro. The figures below reflect that correction.

The Bombardier Global 5000 is one of the most widely listed ultra-long-range jets in the SkyAccess marketplace: 2,746 unique empty legs in the 12 months to September 28, 2026, departing from airports in 85 countries and territories. The aircraft has the range to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo or from New York to London without a fuel stop.

What the Bombardier Global 5000 is

The Bombardier Global 5000 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet. It seats up to 16 passengers, carries a normal operating range of 5,200 nautical miles and a maximum range of 5,984 nautical miles, and cruises at 488 knots. Two Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 engines power it to a service ceiling of 51,000 feet. The stand-up cabin runs 489 inches long, long enough for full sleeping accommodations on transatlantic or transpacific routes. The aircraft’s 195 cubic feet of internal baggage capacity supports extended travel for groups of up to 16.

When a Global 5000 completes a charter and needs to reposition for its next trip, that return flight becomes an empty leg. Operators list these repositioning flights on the SkyAccess empty leg marketplace at 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter. The flight uses the same certified charter operator with the same crew; only the price changes.

Where Global 5000 empty legs depart from

New York (Teterboro, KTEB) leads all departure airports with 167 legs in the 12 months to September 28, 2026, followed closely by Los Angeles (Van Nuys, KVNY) at 162 legs. Miami accounts for 182 combined legs across its two main private aviation airports, Opa Locka (KOPF) and Miami International (KMIA). Washington DC (Dulles, KIAD) generates 55 legs, and Los Angeles International (KLAX) adds another 36. The reach extends beyond the United States: Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) is the busiest European origin at 38 legs, and London’s Farnborough airport (EGLF) follows at 36.

The most heavily traveled cross-region corridors in the SkyAccess dataset include Miami to New York, New York to Los Angeles, and New York to Miami, reflecting the aircraft’s ability to cover the full US coast-to-coast and Northeast-to-Southeast hauls nonstop. International pairings include Montreal to New York, New York to London, and London to Istanbul, and 64 legs crossed the Atlantic from North America to Europe. The 5,200 nm normal range lets the Global 5000 fly all of these routes without a fuel stop.

How many seats do Global 5000 empty legs carry?

The most common available-seat counts in the SkyAccess dataset are 12 seats (1,210 legs) and 13 seats (1,164 legs), with smaller shares at 8, 10, 14, or the maximum 16 seats. Most listed Global 5000 legs offer 12 or 13 available seats, so a group of up to 12 travelers fits on the large majority of them.

How the Global 5000 compares on empty leg volume

The aircraft first entered service in 2005. More than 230 units were produced, with the majority still operating as of 2024. The Global 5000 sits in the ultra-long-range category alongside its Bombardier siblings, the Global 6000, Global 6500, and Global 7500. On SkyAccess it has more unique legs than the Global 6500 and Global 7500 and trails only the Global 6000 among those siblings, giving travelers plenty of route options across the year. In total, SkyAccess lists 5,000+ live empty leg flights across all aircraft types from 900+ FAA Part 135 (and international equivalent) certified charter operators.

How to use this data when booking

Of the legs in the window that were listed before departure, nearly half first appeared on SkyAccess less than 72 hours before takeoff, and about 14% appeared 14 or more days out. Operators sometimes retime or cancel a repositioning flight when the upstream charter changes. The practical approach is to search SkyAccess for your target route, enable departure alerts, and book as soon as a match appears rather than waiting for a better deal.

The savings range of 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter covers the typical discount band; the actual discount on a specific leg depends on the operator, route, and booking proximity to departure. An empty leg on the Global 5000 is priced for the whole aircraft, not per passenger, so the same cabin is available to your group regardless of how many seats you fill.

Frequently asked questions

How many empty leg flights use the Bombardier Global 5000?

In the 12 months to September 28, 2026, SkyAccess recorded 2,746 unique Bombardier Global 5000 empty legs departing from airports across the United States, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East. Teterboro (KTEB) in the New York area and Van Nuys (KVNY) in Los Angeles are the busiest departure airports, with 167 and 162 legs respectively.

Which destinations get the most Bombardier Global 5000 empty legs?

Airports in the Los Angeles, Miami and New York areas receive the most Global 5000 empty legs, and London is the busiest destination outside North America. The most active cross-region corridors in the dataset are Miami to New York, New York to Los Angeles, and New York to Miami, all within the United States. International pairings include Montreal to New York and New York to London. With a normal range of 5,200 nautical miles, the aircraft covers these routes nonstop.

How much can you save on Bombardier Global 5000 empty leg flights?

Empty leg flights on the Bombardier Global 5000 typically price at 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter. The exact discount depends on the operator, how far in advance the leg is listed, and the specific routing. Pricing covers the whole aircraft, not a per-passenger fare.

This data is citable with attribution to SkyAccess. For same-day custom pulls, contact contact@skyaccess.com.