A Dassault vs Gulfstream showdown in the heavy jet class. The Dassault Falcon 900B carries 12 passengers with 4,000 nm of range; the Gulfstream G500 carries 13–19 with 5,300 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 7'8" versus 6'2" × 7'7", and runway numbers read 5,215 ft against 5,300 ft. Both sit in the same pricing class: an estimated €4,900–€6,500 per flight hour.
DASSAULT
The Dassault Falcon 900B was the first stretched, higher-thrust development of the original Falcon 900 line — three Honeywell TFE731-5BR engines, 4,000 nm of range and three-zone Falcon cabin comfort at charter rates well below the 900EX and 900LX.
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The Gulfstream G500 introduced the industry's first active-control sidestick on the Symmetry flight deck and brings 5,300 nm of range to the heavy-jet class. Three living zones, panoramic Gulfstream windows and a 4,850 ft cabin altitude.
FULL GULFSTREAM G500 PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
| METRIC | Falcon 900B | G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 12 | 13–19 |
| Range | 4,000 nm | 5,300 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.84 | Mach 0.90 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 7'8" | 7'7" |
| Baggage | 127 cu ft | 175 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,215 ft | 5,300 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Paris → Riyadh | Estimate on request |
| Miami → São Paulo | Estimate on request |
| Geneva → Beijing | Estimate on request |
| Dubai → London | €54,600–€57,300 |
One-way estimates from our pricing engine (standard season), estimated, confirmed quote within 1–2 hours.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Falcon 900B pulls ahead on cabin comfort and airport access; the G500 answers with range / non-stop reach, 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
G500
5,300 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Falcon 900B
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 7'8") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
G500
Seats up to 19 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Falcon 900B
Shorter 5,215 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
G500
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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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
A tailored summary for the Falcon 900B and G500: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
DASSAULT
BEST FOR
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.
Family relocations
Range and payload for one-stop global moves with significant baggage.
GULFSTREAM
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 900B's envelope, the 5,300 nm legs of the G500 keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 19 seats vs 12 on the Falcon 900B — 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
DASSAULT
PROS
CONS
GULFSTREAM
PROS
CONS
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).
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Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Longer range (5,300 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | G500 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | G500 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | G500 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 3,950 nm | G500 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3950 nm > 4,000 nm). |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
The Dassault Falcon 900B has a published range of 4,000 nm; the Gulfstream G500 is rated at 5,300 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.84 for the Dassault Falcon 900B and Mach 0.90 for the Gulfstream G500. The difference in block time grows with trip length; on a London → New York trip it is usually minutes rather than hours.
The Dassault Falcon 900B seats 12; the Gulfstream G500 seats 13–19. 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 900B at an estimated €4,900–€6,500 per flight hour, and the Gulfstream G500 at an estimated €4,900–€6,500 per flight hour. These are estimates; the confirmed quote within 1–2 hours depends on positioning, season and airport fees.
The Dassault Falcon 900B cabin is 6'2" high and 7'8" wide; the Gulfstream G500 is 6'2" high and 7'7" wide. Baggage: 127 cu ft vs 175 cu ft.
For trips within the Dassault Falcon 900B's published 4,000 nm, either aircraft can fly non-stop and the choice comes down to cabin (6'2" vs 6'2" cabin height), seats (12 vs 13–19) and price. Beyond that, the Gulfstream G500 (5,300 nm) flies non-stop where the Dassault Falcon 900B 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 Heavy Jet 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 900B and Gulfstream G500 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.
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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