Embraer Embraer Legacy 600 — Heavy Jet charter aircraftDassault Dassault Falcon 900B — Heavy Jet charter aircraft

Legacy 600 vs Falcon 900B

A Embraer vs Dassault showdown in the heavy jet class. The Embraer Legacy 600 carries 13 passengers with 3,400 nm of range; the Dassault Falcon 900B carries 12 with 4,000 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'0" × 6'10" versus 6'2" × 7'8", and runway numbers read 5,610 ft against 5,215 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 32,000 on the Legacy 600, from €44,800 on the Falcon 900B.

Embraer Legacy 600

EMBRAER

Embraer Legacy 600

The Embraer Legacy 600 is derived from the ERJ-135 regional jet — a true three-zone cabin with thirteen seats and 3,400 nm of range at a price below comparable Gulfstream and Falcon airframes.

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Dassault Falcon 900B

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 900B

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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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICLegacy 600Falcon 900B
Passengers1312
Range3,400 nm4,000 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.80Mach 0.84
Cabin height6'0"6'2"
Cabin width6'10"7'8"
Baggage240 cu ft127 cu ft
Runway5,610 ft5,215 ft

Embraer Legacy 600 — strengths

  • Largest baggage hold in heavy-jet class
  • Three-zone cabin for thirteen passengers
  • Lower hourly cost than comparable Falcon/Gulfstream

Dassault Falcon 900B — strengths

  • Three-engine trijet reliability at value pricing
  • Genuine transatlantic non-stop capability
  • Full three-zone Falcon cabin

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

EMBRAER LEGACY 600
Geneva → Marrakechfrom CHF 32,000
Sao Paulo → Buenos Airesfrom $34,000
DASSAULT FALCON 900B
Paris → Riyadhfrom €44,800
Miami → São Paulofrom $48,000

All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.

EXPERT VERDICT

The Falcon 900B is the stronger all-rounder, but the Legacy 600 still wins where it counts for the right mission.

The Legacy 600 pulls ahead on group capacity; the Falcon 900B answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, airport access 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

Falcon 900B

4,000 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

Legacy 600

Seats up to 13 — 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

Falcon 900B

Cruise of Mach 0.84 — 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 Legacy 600 and Falcon 900B: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

EMBRAER

Top reasons to choose the Legacy 600

  • Seats up to 13 passengers vs 12 on the Falcon 900B — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • 240 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Falcon 900B.
  • Largest baggage hold in heavy-jet class
  • Three-zone cabin for thirteen passengers
  • Lower hourly cost than comparable Falcon/Gulfstream

BEST FOR

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 13 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.

  • Two-zone living

    Separate work, dine and rest areas on flights over six hours.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 900B

  • Reaches 4,000 nm non-stop — 18% more range than the Legacy 600, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.84, trimming block time on every leg vs the Legacy 600 (Mach 0.80).
  • Bigger cabin envelope (6'2" tall × 7'8" wide) than the Legacy 600 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
  • Lands in 5,215 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Legacy 600 cannot.
  • Three-engine trijet reliability at value pricing

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Legacy 600's envelope, the 4,000 nm legs of the Falcon 900B keep reserves intact.

  • Short-field departures

    5,215 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Legacy 600 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.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

EMBRAER

Embraer Legacy 600

PROS

  • +Largest baggage hold in heavy-jet class
  • +Three-zone cabin for thirteen passengers
  • +Lower hourly cost than comparable Falcon/Gulfstream
  • +Carries up to 13 passengers vs 12 on the Falcon 900B — better for larger groups.
  • +Larger baggage hold (240 cu ft) — useful for ski, golf or extended luggage vs the Falcon 900B.

CONS

  • Shorter range than the Falcon 900B (3,400 nm vs 4,000 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the Falcon 900B (Mach 0.80 vs Mach 0.84).
  • Lower ceiling than the Falcon 900B (6'0" vs 6'2") — stand-up movement is restricted.

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 900B

PROS

  • +Three-engine trijet reliability at value pricing
  • +Genuine transatlantic non-stop capability
  • +Full three-zone Falcon cabin
  • +Longer legs than the Legacy 600 (4,000 nm vs 3,400 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.84) trims block time on every leg vs the Legacy 600.
  • +Taller cabin (6'2") than the Legacy 600 — easier to move around on long flights.

CONS

  • Maximum 12-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 12 — the Legacy 600 adds 1 seat.
  • Tighter baggage capacity than the Legacy 600 (127 cu ft vs 240 cu ft).

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 PICKLegacy 600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13).

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SCENARIO 02

Multi-day Asia tour with two-stop routing and 14-passenger group

OUR PICKLegacy 600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13).

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SCENARIO 03

Family of eight relocating with significant baggage on a 3,500 nm leg

OUR PICKFalcon 900B

Longer range (4,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit

OUR PICKLegacy 600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → New York3,000 nmFalcon 900BBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Paris → Dubai2,950 nmFalcon 900BBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Miami → São Paulo3,500 nmFalcon 900BOnly one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3500 nm > 3,400 nm).
Hong Kong → Sydney3,950 nmEitherBoth 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

Legacy 600 vs Falcon 900B — frequently asked

Legacy 600 vs Falcon 900B: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Embraer Legacy 600 has a published range of 3,400 nm; the Dassault Falcon 900B is rated at 4,000 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Legacy 600 or Falcon 900B?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Embraer Legacy 600 and Mach 0.84 for the Dassault Falcon 900B. On a Geneva → Marrakech-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Embraer Legacy 600 seats 13; the Dassault Falcon 900B seats 12. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Embraer Legacy 600 vs the Dassault Falcon 900B?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Embraer Legacy 600 from from CHF 32,000, Dassault Falcon 900B from from €44,800. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.

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 Legacy 600 have vs the Falcon 900B?OPEN

Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Embraer Legacy 600 and Dassault Falcon 900B 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 — Legacy 600 or Falcon 900B?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

Hourly pricing (from CHF 32,000 for the Legacy 600, from €44,800 for the Falcon 900B) 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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