Dassault Dassault Falcon 10X — Ultra Long Range charter aircraftBombardier Bombardier Global 8000 — Ultra Long Range charter aircraft

Falcon 10X vs Global 8000

A Dassault vs Bombardier showdown in the ultra long range class. The Dassault Falcon 10X carries 16–19 passengers with 7,500 nm of range; the Bombardier Global 8000 carries 17–19 with 8,000 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'8" × 9'1" versus 6'3" × 8'2", and runway numbers read 5,200 ft against 6,476 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 178,000 on the Falcon 10X, from $202,000 on the Global 8000.

Dassault Falcon 10X

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 10X

The Dassault Falcon 10X is Dassault's flagship ultra-long-range aircraft — the widest and tallest Falcon cabin ever, 7,500 nm of range and full fly-by-wire control of all surfaces. Designed for the most demanding intercontinental missions.

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Bombardier Global 8000

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 8000

The Bombardier Global 8000 is the fastest and longest-range business jet in the world — 8,000 nm of range, Mach 0.94 top speed and a four-zone cabin that includes a dedicated principal suite with stand-up shower. New York to Hong Kong or Sydney to Los Angeles nonstop.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 10XGlobal 8000
Passengers16–1917–19
Range7,500 nm8,000 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.925Mach 0.94
Cabin height6'8"6'3"
Cabin width9'1"8'2"
Baggage198 cu ft195 cu ft
Runway5,200 ft6,476 ft

Dassault Falcon 10X — strengths

  • Widest cabin in private aviation (9'1")
  • Full fly-by-wire control surfaces
  • Industry-leading short-field performance for its range

Bombardier Global 8000 — strengths

  • Longest range in private aviation (8,000 nm)
  • Fastest business jet in production (Mach 0.94)
  • Only four-zone cabin with dedicated principal suite

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 10X
Geneva → Tokyofrom CHF 178,000
Dubai → New Yorkfrom $172,000
BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 8000
Sydney → Los Angelesfrom $202,000
Dubai → New Yorkfrom $174,000

All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.

EXPERT VERDICT

Two closely-matched ultra long ranges — the right pick depends entirely on the mission, not the spec sheet.

The Falcon 10X pulls ahead on cabin comfort and airport access; the Global 8000 answers with range / non-stop reach and speed & block time. Both sit in the ultra long range class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.

Range / non-stop reach

Global 8000

8,000 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Falcon 10X

Taller and/or wider cabin (6'8" × 9'1") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

Even

Matched specifications.

Airport access

Falcon 10X

Shorter 5,200 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Global 8000

Cruise of Mach 0.94 — 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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Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for

A tailored summary for the Falcon 10X and Global 8000: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 10X

  • Bigger cabin envelope (6'8" tall × 9'1" wide) than the Global 8000 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
  • Lands in 5,200 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Global 8000 cannot.
  • Widest cabin in private aviation (9'1")
  • Full fly-by-wire control surfaces
  • Industry-leading short-field performance for its range

BEST FOR

  • Short-field departures

    5,200 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Global 8000 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.

  • Non-stop ultra-long city pairs

    London → Singapore, Sydney → Los Angeles and Dubai → New York non-stop.

  • Two-stateroom rest

    Dedicated bedrooms for principals on 14-hour duty cycles.

  • Mission-critical diplomacy

    Speed, range and prestige for head-of-state and C-suite missions.

BOMBARDIER

Top reasons to choose the Global 8000

  • Reaches 8,000 nm non-stop — 7% more range than the Falcon 10X, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.94, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 10X (Mach 0.925).
  • Longest range in private aviation (8,000 nm)
  • Fastest business jet in production (Mach 0.94)
  • Only four-zone cabin with dedicated principal suite

BEST FOR

  • Non-stop ultra-long city pairs

    London → Singapore, Sydney → Los Angeles and Dubai → New York non-stop.

  • Two-stateroom rest

    Dedicated bedrooms for principals on 14-hour duty cycles.

  • Mission-critical diplomacy

    Speed, range and prestige for head-of-state and C-suite missions.

  • Global multi-leg tours

    String six cities across three continents without tech stops.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 10X

PROS

  • +Widest cabin in private aviation (9'1")
  • +Full fly-by-wire control surfaces
  • +Industry-leading short-field performance for its range
  • +Taller cabin (6'8") than the Global 8000 — easier to move around on long flights.
  • +Wider cabin (9'1") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Global 8000.
  • +Shorter runway requirement (5,200 ft) unlocks airfields the Global 8000 cannot use.

CONS

  • Slightly slower in cruise than the Global 8000 (Mach 0.925 vs Mach 0.94).

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 8000

PROS

  • +Longest range in private aviation (8,000 nm)
  • +Fastest business jet in production (Mach 0.94)
  • +Only four-zone cabin with dedicated principal suite
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.94) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 10X.

CONS

  • Lower ceiling than the Falcon 10X (6'3" vs 6'8") — stand-up movement is restricted.
  • Needs more runway than the Falcon 10X (6,476 ft vs 5,200 ft) — fewer short-field options.

REAL-WORLD MISSIONS

Which aircraft for which mission

Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.

SCENARIO 01

Nonstop London → Singapore with two-stateroom rest configuration

OUR PICKGlobal 8000

Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 02

Corporate diplomacy mission: Riyadh → New York nonstop with crew rest

OUR PICKGlobal 8000

Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 03

Family relocation Hong Kong → London with seven sleeping berths

OUR PICKGlobal 8000

Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Pacific roundtrip — Los Angeles → Tokyo → Sydney → LA in six days

OUR PICKGlobal 8000

Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → Singapore5,900 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
New York → Tokyo5,850 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
Dubai → Los Angeles7,250 nmGlobal 8000Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7250 nm > 7,500 nm).
Hong Kong → New York7,000 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.

Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.

FAQ

Falcon 10X vs Global 8000 — frequently asked

Falcon 10X vs Global 8000: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 10X has a published range of 7,500 nm; the Bombardier Global 8000 is rated at 8,000 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Falcon 10X or Global 8000?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.925 for the Dassault Falcon 10X and Mach 0.94 for the Bombardier Global 8000. On a Geneva → Tokyo-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 10X seats 16–19; the Bombardier Global 8000 seats 17–19. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Dassault Falcon 10X vs the Bombardier Global 8000?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 10X from from CHF 178,000, Bombardier Global 8000 from from $202,000. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.

Which aircraft is better for transatlantic or long-range missions?OPEN

Both belong to the Ultra Long Range category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.

How much cabin space does the Falcon 10X have vs the Global 8000?OPEN

Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Dassault Falcon 10X and Bombardier Global 8000 sit in the Ultra Long Range class, so cabin height, width and layout differ subtly — on flights over 3 hours those details matter more than raw range. Ask us for a side-by-side floorplan.

Which aircraft is safer — Falcon 10X or Global 8000?OPEN

Both aircraft in this comparison are operated under ARG/US, Wyvern or IS-BAO safety programmes when chartered through Limitless Sky. Safety is driven by operator, crew currency and maintenance regime — not the airframe. We only book operators meeting our verified due-diligence checklist.

What's the total mission cost — not just the hourly rate?OPEN

Hourly pricing (from CHF 178,000 for the Falcon 10X, from $202,000 for the Global 8000) is only one input. Total mission cost includes positioning legs, overnight fees, landing/handling, catering, de-icing and FET where applicable. Our confirmed quote itemises every line so there are no surprises.

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