DASSAULT
Dassault Falcon 50EX
The Dassault Falcon 50EX is the only three-engine business jet in regular charter service — exceptional short-runway performance, 3,200 nm range and the unmistakable Falcon ride quality.
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Falcon 50EX vs G450
A Dassault vs Gulfstream showdown in the heavy jet class. The Dassault Falcon 50EX carries 9 passengers with 3,200 nm of range; the Gulfstream G450 carries 14 with 4,350 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 5'9" × 6'1" versus 6'2" × 7'4", and runway numbers read 4,600 ft against 5,600 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from $32,800 on the Falcon 50EX, from $57,000 on the Gulfstream G450.
GULFSTREAM
Gulfstream G450
The Gulfstream G450 delivers full transatlantic capability and the unmistakable Gulfstream cabin experience at heavy-jet pricing. 4,350 nm of range puts London–New York, Dubai–London and coast-to-coast US nonstop within easy reach for up to 14 passengers.
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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Falcon 50EX | G450 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 14 |
| Range | 3,200 nm | 4,350 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 | Mach 0.88 |
| Cabin height | 5'9" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 6'1" | 7'4" |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft | 169 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,600 ft | 5,600 ft |
Dassault Falcon 50EX — strengths
- —Three-engine redundancy
- —Short-runway capable heavy jet
- —Trademark Falcon cabin quietness
Gulfstream G450 — strengths
- —Full transatlantic in a heavy-jet bracket
- —Gulfstream cabin experience
- —Three living zones
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
DASSAULT FALCON 50EX
| Miami → Aspen | from $32,800 |
| Paris → Athens | from €28,400 |
GULFSTREAM G450
| Teterboro → London | from $57,000 |
| Geneva → New York | from CHF 110,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The G450 is the stronger all-rounder, but the Falcon 50EX still wins where it counts for the right mission.
The Falcon 50EX pulls ahead on airport access; the G450 answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity 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
G450
4,350 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
G450
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 7'4") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
G450
Seats up to 14 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Falcon 50EX
Shorter 4,600 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
G450
Cruise of Mach 0.88 — 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 50EX and G450: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
DASSAULT
Top reasons to choose the Falcon 50EX
- ★Lands in 4,600 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the G450 cannot.
- ★Three-engine redundancy
- ★Short-runway capable heavy jet
- ★Trademark Falcon cabin quietness
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
4,600 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G450 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.
GULFSTREAM
Top reasons to choose the G450
- ★Reaches 4,350 nm non-stop — 36% more range than the Falcon 50EX, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.88, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 50EX (Mach 0.80).
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (6'2" tall × 7'4" wide) than the Falcon 50EX — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Seats up to 14 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★169 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Falcon 50EX.
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 50EX's envelope, the 4,350 nm legs of the G450 keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 14 seats vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
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.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
DASSAULT
Dassault Falcon 50EX
PROS
- +Three-engine redundancy
- +Short-runway capable heavy jet
- +Trademark Falcon cabin quietness
- +Shorter runway requirement (4,600 ft) unlocks airfields the G450 cannot use.
CONS
- −Shorter range than the G450 (3,200 nm vs 4,350 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Maximum 9-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 9 — the G450 adds 5 seats.
- −Slightly slower in cruise than the G450 (Mach 0.80 vs Mach 0.88).
- −Lower ceiling than the G450 (5'9" vs 6'2") — stand-up movement is restricted.
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the G450 (115 cu ft vs 169 cu ft).
GULFSTREAM
Gulfstream G450
PROS
- +Full transatlantic in a heavy-jet bracket
- +Gulfstream cabin experience
- +Three living zones
- +Longer legs than the Falcon 50EX (4,350 nm vs 3,200 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Carries up to 14 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — better for larger groups.
- +Faster cruise (Mach 0.88) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 50EX.
CONS
- −Needs more runway than the Falcon 50EX (5,600 ft vs 4,600 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
Ten-person corporate delegation, London to New York, sleeping westbound
OUR PICKG450
Larger cabin seats the full group (14).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Multi-day Asia tour with two-stop routing and 14-passenger group
OUR PICKG450
Larger cabin seats the full group (14).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Family of eight relocating with significant baggage on a 3,500 nm leg
OUR PICKG450
Longer range (4,350 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit
OUR PICKG450
Larger cabin seats the full group (14).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | G450 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | G450 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | G450 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3500 nm > 3,200 nm). |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 3,950 nm | G450 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3950 nm > 3,200 nm). |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
Falcon 50EX vs G450 — frequently asked
Falcon 50EX vs G450: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Dassault Falcon 50EX has a published range of 3,200 nm; the Gulfstream G450 is rated at 4,350 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Falcon 50EX or G450?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Dassault Falcon 50EX and Mach 0.88 for the Gulfstream G450. On a Miami → Aspen-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN
The Dassault Falcon 50EX seats 9; the Gulfstream G450 seats 14. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
What does it cost to charter the Dassault Falcon 50EX vs the Gulfstream G450?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 50EX from from $32,800, Gulfstream G450 from from $57,000. 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 Heavy Jet 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 50EX have vs the G450?OPEN
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Dassault Falcon 50EX and Gulfstream G450 sit in the Heavy Jet 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 50EX or G450?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 $32,800 for the Falcon 50EX, from $57,000 for the G450) 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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