Dassault Falcon 7X range, cabin and 2026 charter cost compared to the Falcon 8X — the only three-engine ultra-long-range business jets in production, side-by-side.
DASSAULT
The Dassault Falcon 8X is the longest and most flexible aircraft Dassault has ever built — 6,450 nm of range, three engines, and the quietest cabin in segment. Over 30 cabin layout options let owners and charter clients tailor the interior to mission profile.
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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.
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| METRIC | Falcon 8X | Falcon 7X |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 14–16 | 14 |
| Range | 6,450 nm | 5,950 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.90 | Mach 0.90 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 7'8" | 7'8" |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft | 140 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,880 ft | 5,710 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Hong Kong | from CHF 215,000 |
| Paris → Los Angeles | from €88,800 |
| Geneva → Tokyo | from CHF 175,000 |
| Riyadh → New York | from $87,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Falcon 8X pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach and group capacity; the Falcon 7X answers with 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 8X
6,450 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Even
Matched specifications.
Group capacity
Falcon 8X
Seats up to 16 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Falcon 7X
Shorter 5,710 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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A tailored summary for the Falcon 8X and Falcon 7X: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
DASSAULT
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 7X's envelope, the 6,450 nm legs of the Falcon 8X keep reserves intact.
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.
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.
PROS & CONS
DASSAULT
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
Longer range (6,450 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (6,450 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Longer range (6,450 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Longer range (6,450 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Singapore | 5,900 nm | Falcon 8X | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5900 nm > 5,950 nm). |
| New York → Tokyo | 5,850 nm | Falcon 8X | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5850 nm > 5,950 nm). |
| 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.
ANALYST NOTES
The Falcon 8X is the direct evolution of the 7X — the same three-engine architecture, the same iconic Falcon cabin cross-section, and the same class-leading approach speed. Dassault's brief on the 8X was targeted: add ~500 nm of range, add ~3.5 ft of cabin length, refine the wing, and upgrade the flight deck to EASy III with FalconEye combined-vision. Everything else was left alone because it was already the industry benchmark for cabin quietness, cabin altitude and short-runway heavy-jet performance.
Falcon 8X: 6,450 nm at Mach 0.80 (London → Singapore, New York → Beijing non-stop with eight passengers). Falcon 7X: 5,950 nm at Mach 0.80. That 500-nm delta is the difference between London → Tokyo direct (8X) and needing a tech stop in Novosibirsk (7X on adverse winds). If your route map includes any 12+ hour sector, the 8X pays for itself in avoided fuel stops and crew duty extensions.
The Falcon 8X cabin is 42 ft 8 in versus 39 ft 1 in on the 7X — enough for a real forward crew rest or an aft private stateroom + full ensuite. Cabin altitude is 3,900 ft at FL410 on both aircraft (best in class) and sound level sits at 49 dB — quieter than a G650. Dassault offers 30+ certified cabin layouts on the 8X versus 12 on the 7X, so bespoke configurations are quicker and cheaper.
Three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D engines give both aircraft a 5,880 ft (7X) / 6,000 ft (8X) balanced field length at MTOW — approximately 1,500 ft shorter than a two-engine G650. That opens up London City (LCY) approach-certified operations, Aspen (ASE), Lugano (LUG) and Innsbruck (INN) without payload restrictions. The 8X is EASA-approved for the London City 5.5° steep approach; the 7X is not without a specific modification.
2026 hourly charter rates: $10,500–$12,500 for the Falcon 7X and $12,500–$14,500 for the 8X. Global fleet: ~290 Falcon 7X delivered (2007–2016) and ~110 Falcon 8X delivered (2017–present). The 8X's smaller fleet means less availability but stronger residual value — 5-year retention typically 68% for the 8X vs 55% for the 7X. On the used market, a 2019 8X trades around $47M and a 2014 7X around $23M.
Charter the Falcon 8X when your route requires 6,000+ nm non-stop range, when London City access matters, or when the aft private stateroom is a must. Charter the Falcon 7X when your sectors are under 5,500 nm and you want the same Falcon cabin experience at 15–20% lower hourly cost — plus far better empty-leg availability.
FAQ
The Dassault Falcon 8X has a published range of 6,450 nm; the Dassault Falcon 7X is rated at 5,950 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 8X and Mach 0.90 for the Dassault Falcon 7X. On a Geneva → Hong Kong-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Dassault Falcon 8X seats 14–16; the Dassault Falcon 7X seats 14. 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 8X from from CHF 215,000, Dassault Falcon 7X from from CHF 175,000. 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.
The Falcon 8X flies 6,450 nm at Mach 0.80 vs 5,950 nm for the 7X — about 500 nm more. That is the difference between London–Tokyo non-stop (8X) and a tech stop (7X on adverse winds).
The Falcon 7X has a range of 5,950 nautical miles (6,846 statute miles / 11,019 km) with 8 passengers at Mach 0.80.
Both aircraft share the same industry-leading 49 dB cabin sound level and 3,900 ft cabin altitude at FL410 — the quietest and lowest-cabin-altitude of any heavy jet in production.
Yes — the 8X is EASA-approved for the 5.5° steep approach at London City. The 7X is not certified for LCY without an aircraft-specific modification package.
2026 indicative hourly rates: Falcon 7X $10,500–$12,500 per hour, Falcon 8X $12,500–$14,500 per hour. The 7X offers roughly 15–20% lower charter cost with the same cabin cross-section.
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