A Dassault vs Bombardier showdown in the ultra long range class. The Dassault Falcon 7X carries 14 passengers with 5,950 nm of range; the Bombardier Global 5500 carries 13–16 with 5,900 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 7'8" versus 6'2" × 8'2", and runway numbers read 5,710 ft against 5,490 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 175,000 on the Falcon 7X, from CHF 156,000 on the Global 5500.
DASSAULT
The Dassault Falcon 7X is the only three-engine ultra-long-range jet in production — its trijet configuration offers superior safety, smoothness and short-runway access. Certified for London City Airport, it connects city centres to global destinations in a way no rival can.
FULL DASSAULT FALCON 7X PAGE →BOMBARDIER
The Bombardier Global 5500 is the re-engined evolution of the Global 5000 — new Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engines, Nuage seating and 5,900 nm of range. Three living zones with the proven Global cabin width.
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| METRIC | Falcon 7X | Global 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 14 | 13–16 |
| Range | 5,950 nm | 5,900 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.90 | Mach 0.90 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 7'8" | 8'2" |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft | 195 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,710 ft | 5,490 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Tokyo | from CHF 175,000 |
| Riyadh → New York | from $87,000 |
| Geneva → Singapore | from CHF 156,000 |
| Hong Kong → London | from $148,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Falcon 7X pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach; the Global 5500 answers with cabin comfort, group capacity and airport access. 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
Falcon 7X
5,950 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Global 5500
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 8'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Global 5500
Seats up to 16 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Global 5500
Shorter 5,490 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Even
Matched specifications.
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 Falcon 7X and Global 5500: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
DASSAULT
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.
BOMBARDIER
BEST FOR
Larger party charters
Up to 16 seats vs 14 on the Falcon 7X — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
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.
PROS & CONS
DASSAULT
PROS
CONS
BOMBARDIER
PROS
CONS
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Longer range (5,950 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Longer range (5,950 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Longer range (5,950 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Longer range (5,950 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Singapore | 5,900 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
| New York → Tokyo | 5,850 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
| Dubai → Los Angeles | 7,250 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
| Hong Kong → New York | 7,000 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 Dassault Falcon 7X has a published range of 5,950 nm; the Bombardier Global 5500 is rated at 5,900 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.90 for the Dassault Falcon 7X and Mach 0.90 for the Bombardier Global 5500. On a Geneva → Tokyo-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Dassault Falcon 7X seats 14; the Bombardier Global 5500 seats 13–16. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 7X from from CHF 175,000, Bombardier Global 5500 from from CHF 156,000. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
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.
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Dassault Falcon 7X and Bombardier Global 5500 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.
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.
Hourly pricing (from CHF 175,000 for the Falcon 7X, from CHF 156,000 for the Global 5500) 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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