Dassault Dassault Falcon 900LX — Heavy Jet charter aircraftEmbraer Embraer Legacy 600 — Heavy Jet charter aircraft

Falcon 900LX vs Legacy 600

A Dassault vs Embraer showdown in the heavy jet class. The Dassault Falcon 900LX carries 12–14 passengers with 4,750 nm of range; the Embraer Legacy 600 carries 13 with 3,400 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 7'8" versus 6'0" × 6'10", and runway numbers read 5,360 ft against 5,610 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 92,000 on the Falcon 900LX, from CHF 32,000 on the Legacy 600.

Dassault Falcon 900LX

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 900LX

The Dassault Falcon 900LX is the only heavy-jet trijet in production — three Honeywell engines for unmatched redundancy, ETOPS-free transatlantic capability and 4,750 nm of range with twelve passengers in three living zones.

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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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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 900LXLegacy 600
Passengers12–1413
Range4,750 nm3,400 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.87Mach 0.80
Cabin height6'2"6'0"
Cabin width7'8"6'10"
Baggage127 cu ft240 cu ft
Runway5,360 ft5,610 ft

Dassault Falcon 900LX — strengths

  • Only modern three-engine business jet
  • ETOPS-free over water and remote terrain
  • Short-runway capability rare in the heavy-jet class

Embraer Legacy 600 — strengths

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

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 900LX
Geneva → Singaporefrom CHF 92,000
Dubai → Londonfrom $54,000
EMBRAER LEGACY 600
Geneva → Marrakechfrom CHF 32,000
Sao Paulo → Buenos Airesfrom $34,000

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

EXPERT VERDICT

The Falcon 900LX is the stronger all-rounder, but the Legacy 600 still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.

The Falcon 900LX pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity, 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 900LX

4,750 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Falcon 900LX

Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 7'8") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

Falcon 900LX

Seats up to 14 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

Falcon 900LX

Shorter 5,360 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Falcon 900LX

Cruise of Mach 0.87 — 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 900LX and Legacy 600: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 900LX

  • Reaches 4,750 nm non-stop — 40% more range than the Legacy 600, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.87, 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.
  • Seats up to 14 passengers vs 13 on the Legacy 600 — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • Only modern three-engine business jet

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Legacy 600's envelope, the 4,750 nm legs of the Falcon 900LX keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 14 seats vs 13 on the Legacy 600 — 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.

EMBRAER

Top reasons to choose the Legacy 600

  • 240 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Falcon 900LX.
  • Largest baggage hold in heavy-jet class
  • Three-zone cabin for thirteen passengers
  • Lower hourly cost than comparable Falcon/Gulfstream

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.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 900LX

PROS

  • +Only modern three-engine business jet
  • +ETOPS-free over water and remote terrain
  • +Short-runway capability rare in the heavy-jet class
  • +Longer legs than the Legacy 600 (4,750 nm vs 3,400 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 14 passengers vs 13 on the Legacy 600 — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.87) trims block time on every leg vs the Legacy 600.

CONS

  • Tighter baggage capacity than the Legacy 600 (127 cu ft vs 240 cu ft).

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
  • +Larger baggage hold (240 cu ft) — useful for ski, golf or extended luggage vs the Falcon 900LX.

CONS

  • Shorter range than the Falcon 900LX (3,400 nm vs 4,750 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • Maximum 13-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 13 — the Falcon 900LX adds 1 seat.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the Falcon 900LX (Mach 0.80 vs Mach 0.87).
  • Lower ceiling than the Falcon 900LX (6'0" vs 6'2") — stand-up movement is restricted.

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 PICKFalcon 900LX

Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).

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SCENARIO 02

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

OUR PICKFalcon 900LX

Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).

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SCENARIO 03

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

OUR PICKFalcon 900LX

Longer range (4,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit

OUR PICKFalcon 900LX

Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → New York3,000 nmFalcon 900LXBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Paris → Dubai2,950 nmFalcon 900LXBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Miami → São Paulo3,500 nmFalcon 900LXOnly one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3500 nm > 3,400 nm).
Hong Kong → Sydney3,950 nmFalcon 900LXOnly one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3950 nm > 3,400 nm).

Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.

FAQ

Falcon 900LX vs Legacy 600 — frequently asked

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

The Dassault Falcon 900LX has a published range of 4,750 nm; the Embraer Legacy 600 is rated at 3,400 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

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

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.87 for the Dassault Falcon 900LX and Mach 0.80 for the Embraer Legacy 600. On a Geneva → Singapore-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 900LX seats 12–14; the Embraer Legacy 600 seats 13. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

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

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 900LX from from CHF 92,000, Embraer Legacy 600 from from CHF 32,000. 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 Falcon 900LX have vs the Legacy 600?OPEN

Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Dassault Falcon 900LX and Embraer Legacy 600 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 900LX or Legacy 600?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 92,000 for the Falcon 900LX, from CHF 32,000 for the Legacy 600) 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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