A Dassault vs Bombardier showdown in the ultra long range class. The Dassault Falcon 8X carries 12–16 passengers with 6,450 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 5,880 ft against 5,340 ft. Both sit in the same pricing class: an estimated €7,100–€9,600 per flight hour.
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 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.
FULL BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 5500 PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
| METRIC | Falcon 8X | Global 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 12–16 | 13–16 |
| Range | 6,450 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 | 5,880 ft | 5,340 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Hong Kong | Estimate on request |
| Paris → Los Angeles | Estimate on request |
| Geneva → Singapore | Estimate on request |
| Hong Kong → London | Estimate on request |
One-way estimates from our pricing engine (standard season), estimated, confirmed quote within 1–2 hours.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Falcon 8X pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach; the Global 5500 answers with cabin comfort 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 8X
6,450 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
Even
Matched specifications.
Airport access
Global 5500
Shorter 5,340 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 8X and Global 5500: 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 Global 5500's envelope, the 6,450 nm legs of the Falcon 8X keep reserves intact.
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
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
5,340 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Falcon 8X 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.
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 (6,450 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
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 > 5,900 nm). |
| New York → Tokyo | 5,850 nm | Falcon 8X | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5850 nm > 5,900 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.
FAQ
The Dassault Falcon 8X has a published range of 6,450 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 8X and Mach 0.90 for the Bombardier Global 5500. The difference in block time grows with trip length; on a London → Singapore trip it is usually minutes rather than hours.
The Dassault Falcon 8X seats 12–16; the Bombardier Global 5500 seats 13–16. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
From our pricing engine's class rates: the Dassault Falcon 8X at an estimated €7,100–€9,600 per flight hour, and the Bombardier Global 5500 at an estimated €7,100–€9,600 per flight hour. These are estimates; the confirmed quote within 1–2 hours depends on positioning, season and airport fees.
The Dassault Falcon 8X cabin is 6'2" high and 7'8" wide; the Bombardier Global 5500 is 6'2" high and 8'2" wide. Baggage: 140 cu ft vs 195 cu ft.
For trips within the Bombardier Global 5500's published 5,900 nm, either aircraft can fly non-stop and the choice comes down to cabin (6'2" vs 6'2" cabin height), seats (12–16 vs 13–16) and price. Beyond that, the Dassault Falcon 8X (6,450 nm) flies non-stop where the Bombardier Global 5500 may need a fuel stop. Real-world range drops with passengers, bags, winds and winter reserves, so we confirm it per trip.
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 8X 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.
The hourly class rate 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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