A Dassault vs Gulfstream showdown in the ultra long range class. The Dassault Falcon 8X carries 12–16 passengers with 6,450 nm of range; the Gulfstream G650ER carries 13–16 with 7,500 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 7'8" versus 6'5" × 8'2", and runway numbers read 5,880 ft against 6,299 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 Gulfstream G650ER is one of the world's most prestigious ultra-long-range private jets, offering exceptional speed, range and luxury for international charter clients. Ideal for nonstop flights between Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, the G650 combines cutting-edge aviation technology with an ultra-premium onboard experience. With a top cruise of Mach 0.925 and 7,500 nm range, it is the aircraft of choice for heads of state, Fortune 500 executives and global private clients.
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| METRIC | Falcon 8X | G650ER |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 12–16 | 13–16 |
| Range | 6,450 nm | 7,500 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.90 | Mach 0.925 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 6'5" |
| Cabin width | 7'8" | 8'2" |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft | 195 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,880 ft | 6,299 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Hong Kong | Estimate on request |
| Paris → Los Angeles | Estimate on request |
| London → New York | €45,700–€61,300 |
| New York → Tokyo | €87,500–€117,400 |
| Dubai → Sydney | 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 airport access; the G650ER answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort and speed & block time. 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
G650ER
7,500 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
G650ER
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'5" × 8'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Even
Matched specifications.
Airport access
Falcon 8X
Shorter 5,880 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
G650ER
Cruise of Mach 0.93 — 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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A tailored summary for the Falcon 8X and G650ER: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
DASSAULT
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
5,880 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G650ER 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.
GULFSTREAM
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 8X's envelope, the 7,500 nm legs of the G650ER 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.
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
Longer range (7,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Longer range (7,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Longer range (7,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Longer range (7,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Singapore | 5,900 nm | G650ER | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| New York → Tokyo | 5,850 nm | G650ER | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| 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 | G650ER | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7000 nm > 6,450 nm). |
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 Gulfstream G650ER is rated at 7,500 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 0.925 for the Gulfstream G650ER. 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 Gulfstream G650ER 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 Gulfstream G650ER 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 Gulfstream G650ER is 6'5" high and 8'2" wide. Baggage: 140 cu ft vs 195 cu ft.
For trips within the Dassault Falcon 8X's published 6,450 nm, either aircraft can fly non-stop and the choice comes down to cabin (6'2" vs 6'5" cabin height), seats (12–16 vs 13–16) and price. Beyond that, the Gulfstream G650ER (7,500 nm) flies non-stop where the Dassault Falcon 8X 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 Gulfstream G650ER 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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