Dassault Dassault Falcon 2000LXS — Heavy Jet charter aircraftGulfstream Gulfstream G600 — Heavy Jet charter aircraft

Falcon 2000LXS vs G600

A Dassault vs Gulfstream showdown in the heavy jet class. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS carries 10 passengers with 4,000 nm of range; the Gulfstream G600 carries 13–19 with 6,600 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 7'8" versus 6'2" × 7'7", and runway numbers read 4,675 ft against 5,700 ft. Both sit in the same pricing class: an estimated €4,900–€6,500 per flight hour.

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is the modernised twin-engine Falcon 2000 — winglets, EASy II avionics and 4,000 nm of range with the same Falcon short-runway performance that lets it serve Lugano, London City and Aspen.

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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 2000LXSG600
Passengers1013–19
Range4,000 nm6,600 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.84Mach 0.90
Cabin height6'2"6'2"
Cabin width7'8"7'7"
Baggage131 cu ft175 cu ft
Runway4,675 ft5,700 ft

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS — strengths

  • —Steep-approach London City certified
  • —Wide Falcon cabin in twin-engine package
  • —EASy II avionics with synthetic vision

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 2000LXS
London City → GenevaEstimate on request
Miami → BogotaEstimate on request
GULFSTREAM G600
Geneva → SingaporeEstimate on request
Hong Kong → LondonEstimate on request

One-way estimates from our pricing engine (standard season), estimated, confirmed quote within 1–2 hours.

EXPERT VERDICT

Two closely-matched heavy jets — the right pick depends entirely on the mission, not the spec sheet.

The Falcon 2000LXS pulls ahead on cabin comfort and airport access; the G600 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

G600

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

Cabin comfort

Falcon 2000LXS

Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 7'8") — 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 2000LXS

Shorter 4,675 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 2000LXS and G600: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 2000LXS

  • ★Lands in 4,675 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the G600 cannot.
  • ★Steep-approach London City certified
  • ★Wide Falcon cabin in twin-engine package
  • ★EASy II avionics with synthetic vision

BEST FOR

  • Short-field departures

    4,675 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 — 65% more range than the Falcon 2000LXS, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • ★Cruises at Mach 0.90, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 2000LXS (Mach 0.84).
  • ★Seats up to 19 passengers vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — 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 2000LXS.
  • ★6,600 nm true intercontinental range

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 2000LXS's envelope, the 6,600 nm legs of the G600 keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 19 seats vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — 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 2000LXS

PROS

  • +Steep-approach London City certified
  • +Wide Falcon cabin in twin-engine package
  • +EASy II avionics with synthetic vision
  • +Shorter runway requirement (4,675 ft) unlocks airfields the G600 cannot use.

CONS

  • −Shorter range than the G600 (4,000 nm vs 6,600 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • −Maximum 10-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 10 — the G600 adds 9 seats.
  • −Slightly slower in cruise than the G600 (Mach 0.84 vs Mach 0.90).
  • −Tighter baggage capacity than the G600 (131 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 2000LXS (6,600 nm vs 4,000 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 19 passengers vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.90) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 2000LXS.

CONS

  • −Needs more runway than the Falcon 2000LXS (5,700 ft vs 4,675 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 nmG600Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Hong Kong → Sydney3,950 nmG600Only 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

Falcon 2000LXS vs G600 — frequently asked

Falcon 2000LXS vs G600: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS has a published range of 4,000 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 2000LXS or G600?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.84 for the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Mach 0.90 for the Gulfstream G600. The difference in block time grows with trip length; on a Teterboro → London trip it is usually minutes rather than hours.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS seats 10; the Gulfstream G600 seats 13–19. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does the Falcon 2000LXS vs the G600 cost per hour to charter?OPEN

From our pricing engine's class rates: the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS at an estimated €4,900–€6,500 per flight hour, and the Gulfstream G600 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.

What are the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Gulfstream G600 cabin dimensions?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS cabin is 6'2" high and 7'8" wide; the Gulfstream G600 is 6'2" high and 7'7" wide. Baggage: 131 cu ft vs 175 cu ft.

Falcon 2000LXS or G600: which should I choose for my trip?OPEN

For trips within the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS'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 (10 vs 13–19) and price. Beyond that, the Gulfstream G600 (6,600 nm) flies non-stop where the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS may need a fuel stop. Real-world range drops with passengers, bags, winds and winter reserves, so we confirm it per trip.

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 2000LXS have vs the G600?OPEN

Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS 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 2000LXS 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

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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