Dassault Dassault Falcon 50EX — Heavy Jet charter aircraftGulfstream Gulfstream G600 — Heavy Jet charter aircraft

Falcon 50EX vs G600

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 G600 carries 13–19 with 6,600 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 5'9" × 6'1" versus 6'3" × 7'7", and runway numbers read 4,600 ft against 5,700 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from $32,800 on the Falcon 50EX, from CHF 158,000 on the Gulfstream G600.

Dassault Falcon 50EX

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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Gulfstream G600

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G600

The Gulfstream G600 stretches the G500 platform to 6,600 nm of range — enough for London to Tokyo or New York to Dubai nonstop — with three living zones, Symmetry flight deck and panoramic Gulfstream windows.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 50EXG600
Passengers913–19
Range3,200 nm6,600 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.80Mach 0.90
Cabin height5'9"6'3"
Cabin width6'1"7'7"
Baggage115 cu ft175 cu ft
Runway4,600 ft5,700 ft

Dassault Falcon 50EX — strengths

  • Three-engine redundancy
  • Short-runway capable heavy jet
  • Trademark Falcon cabin quietness

Gulfstream G600 — strengths

  • 6,600 nm true intercontinental range
  • Active-control sidesticks
  • Heavy-jet pricing with ultra-long-range capability

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 50EX
Miami → Aspenfrom $32,800
Paris → Athensfrom €28,400
GULFSTREAM G600
Geneva → Singaporefrom CHF 158,000
Hong Kong → Londonfrom $156,000

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

EXPERT VERDICT

The G600 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 G600 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

G600

6,600 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

G600

Taller and/or wider cabin (6'3" × 7'7") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

G600

Seats up to 19 — 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

G600

Cruise of Mach 0.90 — 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 G600: 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 G600 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 G600 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 G600

  • Reaches 6,600 nm non-stop — 106% more range than the Falcon 50EX, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.90, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 50EX (Mach 0.80).
  • Bigger cabin envelope (6'3" tall × 7'7" wide) than the Falcon 50EX — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
  • Seats up to 19 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • 175 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 6,600 nm legs of the G600 keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 19 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 G600 cannot use.

CONS

  • Shorter range than the G600 (3,200 nm vs 6,600 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • Maximum 9-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 9 — the G600 adds 10 seats.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the G600 (Mach 0.80 vs Mach 0.90).
  • Lower ceiling than the G600 (5'9" vs 6'3") — stand-up movement is restricted.
  • Tighter baggage capacity than the G600 (115 cu ft vs 175 cu ft).

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G600

PROS

  • +6,600 nm true intercontinental range
  • +Active-control sidesticks
  • +Heavy-jet pricing with ultra-long-range capability
  • +Longer legs than the Falcon 50EX (6,600 nm vs 3,200 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 19 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.90) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 50EX.

CONS

  • Needs more runway than the Falcon 50EX (5,700 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 PICKG600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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SCENARIO 02

Multi-day Asia tour with two-stop routing and 14-passenger group

OUR PICKG600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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SCENARIO 03

Family of eight relocating with significant baggage on a 3,500 nm leg

OUR PICKG600

Longer range (6,600 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit

OUR PICKG600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → New York3,000 nmG600Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Paris → Dubai2,950 nmG600Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Miami → São Paulo3,500 nmG600Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3500 nm > 3,200 nm).
Hong Kong → Sydney3,950 nmG600Only 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 G600 — frequently asked

Falcon 50EX vs G600: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 50EX has a published range of 3,200 nm; the Gulfstream G600 is rated at 6,600 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Falcon 50EX or G600?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Dassault Falcon 50EX and Mach 0.90 for the Gulfstream G600. 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 G600 seats 13–19. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Dassault Falcon 50EX vs the Gulfstream G600?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 50EX from from $32,800, Gulfstream G600 from from CHF 158,000. 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 G600?OPEN

Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Dassault Falcon 50EX and Gulfstream G600 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 G600?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 CHF 158,000 for the G600) 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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