Originally Posted by
Tray Surfer
Possible, yes, comfortable... maybe not so much versus the 450... But, depends how important that is to you I suppose.
How many people and how much luggage you intending to be including in this?
Not a short trip to do with a cramped C X+ cabin.
8 passengers and reasonable luggage. We're used to traveling light. A large bag and a carry-on each. Several vintage guitars and some analog pedals, thus the requirement for the private flight in the first place. These guitars are impossible to replace. And due to duration, I'd considered moving to a larger aircraft. It would also allow us a bigger reach. I'm figuring now that the X+ would require at least (2) tech stops to reach Tokyo from Seattle. With the Gulfstream G450, I think that it's only (1). I'm also told that winds will be difficult, resulting in limitations on range. I've even considered routing through HNL instead and avoiding the bitter cold altogether. I'm thinking that the G450 could fly each leg non-stop, but I'm not positive. HNL to Tokyo might require a tech stop someplace.