A Bombardier vs Dassault showdown in the heavy jet class. The Bombardier Challenger 605 carries 9–12 passengers with 4,000 nm of range; the Dassault Falcon 900B carries 12 with 4,000 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'1" × 8'2" versus 6'2" × 7'8", and runway numbers read 5,840 ft against 5,215 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from $56,000 on the Challenger 605, from €44,800 on the Falcon 900B.
BOMBARDIER
The Bombardier Challenger 605 updated the 604 with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck, larger windows and improved cabin lighting. Same 4,000 nm range and same widest-floor cabin in the class.
FULL BOMBARDIER CHALLENGER 605 PAGE →DASSAULT
The Dassault Falcon 900B was the first stretched, higher-thrust development of the original Falcon 900 line — three Honeywell TFE731-5BR engines, 4,000 nm of range and three-zone Falcon cabin comfort at charter rates well below the 900EX and 900LX.
FULL DASSAULT FALCON 900B PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
| METRIC | Challenger 605 | Falcon 900B |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9–12 | 12 |
| Range | 4,000 nm | 4,000 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 | Mach 0.84 |
| Cabin height | 6'1" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 8'2" | 7'8" |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft | 127 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,840 ft | 5,215 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Miami → Sao Paulo | from $56,000 |
| Hong Kong → Dubai | from $62,000 |
| Paris → Riyadh | from €44,800 |
| Miami → São Paulo | from $48,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Challenger 605 pulls ahead on cabin comfort; the Falcon 900B answers with airport access and speed & block time. Both sit in the heavy jet class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.
Range / non-stop reach
Even
Matched specifications.
Cabin comfort
Challenger 605
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'1" × 8'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Even
Matched specifications.
Airport access
Falcon 900B
Shorter 5,215 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Falcon 900B
Cruise of Mach 0.84 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.
Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.
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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
A tailored summary for the Challenger 605 and Falcon 900B: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
BOMBARDIER
BEST FOR
Intercontinental sleep flights
Lie-flat berths for overnight Europe–US, Europe–Gulf and Asia legs.
10–14 passenger groups
Real space for a full delegation plus support staff.
Two-zone living
Separate work, dine and rest areas on flights over six hours.
Family relocations
Range and payload for one-stop global moves with significant baggage.
DASSAULT
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
5,215 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Challenger 605 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Intercontinental sleep flights
Lie-flat berths for overnight Europe–US, Europe–Gulf and Asia legs.
10–14 passenger groups
Real space for a full delegation plus support staff.
Two-zone living
Separate work, dine and rest areas on flights over six hours.
PROS & CONS
BOMBARDIER
PROS
CONS
DASSAULT
PROS
CONS
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Larger cabin seats the full group (9–12).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Larger cabin seats the full group (9–12).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Longer range (4,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Larger cabin seats the full group (9–12).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 3,950 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
The Bombardier Challenger 605 has a published range of 4,000 nm; the Dassault Falcon 900B is rated at 4,000 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Bombardier Challenger 605 and Mach 0.84 for the Dassault Falcon 900B. On a Miami → Sao Paulo-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Bombardier Challenger 605 seats 9–12; the Dassault Falcon 900B seats 12. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Bombardier Challenger 605 from from $56,000, Dassault Falcon 900B from from €44,800. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
Both belong to the Heavy Jet category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.
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