An extended family or a full leadership team on a long trip out of Colombia is the classic heavy jet booking.
Gulfstream introduced the IV / IV-SP / G400 in 1987. It seats 14 to 16 with a published range of 4,220 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 459 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 169 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1987
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,220 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 88.3 feet
- Wingspan: 77.8 feet
- Height: 24.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 169 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream IV / IV-SP / G400 Fits Colombia
With 4,220 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Bogota and destinations such as Punta Cana, Houston and Los Angeles, allowing for reserves and routing. October and November usually bring the heaviest rain to Bogota and Medellin, and in those months departure times are reviewed with the operator against the latest forecast.
Jets of this size come into Colombia through Bogota’s El Dorado International, Medellin’s Jose Maria Cordova International in Rionegro or Cartagena, and because Bogota and Medellin sit high in the Andes, the operator plans the fuel and the load for the altitude. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Colombia Clients Use the Gulfstream IV / IV-SP / G400
Wedding families and leadership teams book heavy jets because ten to sixteen people can usually travel together in one.
Tell your advisor the cities, how many people are flying and how much luggage is coming, and you will get a straight answer on whether this type suits the trip or another one would do it better.
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.
- 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
- Estimated hourly rate: $7,500 to $10,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 600
- Bombardier Challenger 601
- Bombardier Challenger 604
- Bombardier Challenger 605
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream IV / IV-SP / G400 / G450 charter to or from Colombia, 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 Gulfstream unless noted otherwise.