The Bombardier Global 5500's ~5,700 nm range comfortably covers the ~4,611 nm London–Maldives route, so it makes the trip nonstop — with reserve for winds and an alternate — in both directions, year-round. Plan roughly 10h 31m of block time.
Range vs. Distance
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| London → Maldives (great circle) | ~4,611 nm |
| Bombardier Global 5500 range | ~5,700 nm |
| Margin | 1,089 nm to spare |
| Aircraft class | ultra-long-range jet |
Book range (NBAA IFR) already includes fuel reserves, but westbound headwinds effectively add distance — which is why a route near the edge of an aircraft's range is treated as conditional rather than a guaranteed nonstop. The operating crew calculates final fuel for the specific date, winds, and payload.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Bombardier Global 5500's ~5,700 nm range comfortably covers the ~4,611 nm London–Maldives route, so it makes the trip nonstop — with reserve for winds and an alternate — in both directions, year-round. Plan roughly 10h 31m of block time.
The great-circle distance is about 4,611 nautical miles. Real flight plans run a little longer because of routing and winds, and westbound legs effectively add distance against the prevailing flow.
About 5,700 nautical miles (NBAA IFR). That is enough for long intercontinental routes nonstop.
Roughly 10h 31m of block time, varying with winds and routing. Westbound legs against the prevailing winds run longer than eastbound.
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