Heavy jets carry the Delaware trips that need a large cabin, a full galley and range that crosses oceans.
Gulfstream Aerospace introduced the Gulfstream 2 / IIB / II-SP in 1967. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 10 to 14 passengers, cruises at 461 knots, tops out at 43,000 feet, covers 3,200 nautical miles and holds 157 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1967
- Seating: 10 to 14
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,200 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 461 knots
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 79.9 feet
- Wingspan: 71.4 feet
- Height: 24.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 157 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream 2 / IIB / II-SP Fits Delaware
Heavy jet trips out of Delaware normally operate from New Castle (KILG).
A published range of 3,200 nautical miles brings Cabo San Lucas, Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco within reach of Delaware, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
Winds change the answer as well. A westbound leg into a headwind eats into range, so an aircraft that flies a route nonstop in one season may need a fuel stop in another.
On an international leg, New Castle and Delaware Coastal are both customs landing rights airports, so clearance is arranged and confirmed for your specific trip rather than assumed from a published schedule.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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
Industry hourly rates for the Gulfstream 2 / IIB / II-SP run $6,500 to $8,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Delaware to San Francisco is about 2,172 nautical miles, which is roughly 4.5 to 5.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Challenger 605
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream 2 / IIB / II-SP charter to or from Delaware, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.