Dassault Falcon 10X private jetBombardier Global 6000 private jet

Falcon 10X vs Global 6000

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the ultra long range class.

Dassault Falcon 10X

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 10X

The Dassault Falcon 10X is Dassault's flagship ultra-long-range aircraft — the widest and tallest Falcon cabin ever, 7,500 nm of range and full fly-by-wire control of all surfaces. Designed for the most demanding intercontinental missions.

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Bombardier Global 6000

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 6000

The Bombardier Global 6000 is one of the most-chartered ultra-long-range jets in service. 6,000 nm of range connects London to Beijing, New York to Dubai or Los Angeles to Moscow nonstop in a renowned three-zone cabin with industry-leading ride quality.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 10XGlobal 6000
Passengers16–1913
Range7,500 nm6,000 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.925Mach 0.89
Cabin height6'8"6'2"
Cabin width9'1"8'2"
Baggage198 cu ft195 cu ft
Runway5,200 ft6,476 ft

Dassault Falcon 10X — strengths

  • Widest cabin in private aviation (9'1")
  • Full fly-by-wire control surfaces
  • Industry-leading short-field performance for its range

Bombardier Global 6000 — strengths

  • 6,000 nm intercontinental range
  • Renowned Global cabin ride quality
  • Three full living zones

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 10X
Geneva → Tokyofrom CHF 178,000
Dubai → New Yorkfrom $172,000
BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 6000
Los Angeles → Londonfrom $99,000
Geneva → Singaporefrom CHF 195,000

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

EXPERT VERDICT

The Falcon 10X is the stronger all-rounder, but the Global 6000 still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.

The Falcon 10X pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity, airport access 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

Falcon 10X

7,500 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Falcon 10X

Taller and/or wider cabin (6'8" × 9'1") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

Falcon 10X

Seats up to 19 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

Falcon 10X

Shorter 5,200 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Falcon 10X

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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Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for

A tailored summary for the Falcon 10X and Global 6000: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 10X

  • Reaches 7,500 nm non-stop — 25% more range than the Global 6000, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.925, trimming block time on every leg vs the Global 6000 (Mach 0.89).
  • Bigger cabin envelope (6'8" tall × 9'1" wide) than the Global 6000 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
  • Seats up to 19 passengers vs 13 on the Global 6000 — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • Lands in 5,200 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Global 6000 cannot.

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Global 6000's envelope, the 7,500 nm legs of the Falcon 10X keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 19 seats vs 13 on the Global 6000 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.

  • Short-field departures

    5,200 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Global 6000 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.

BOMBARDIER

Top reasons to choose the Global 6000

  • 6,000 nm intercontinental range
  • Renowned Global cabin ride quality
  • Three full living zones

BEST FOR

  • 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.

  • Global multi-leg tours

    String six cities across three continents without tech stops.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 10X

PROS

  • +Widest cabin in private aviation (9'1")
  • +Full fly-by-wire control surfaces
  • +Industry-leading short-field performance for its range
  • +Longer legs than the Global 6000 (7,500 nm vs 6,000 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 19 passengers vs 13 on the Global 6000 — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.925) trims block time on every leg vs the Global 6000.

CONS

  • Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Global 6000 on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 6000

PROS

  • +6,000 nm intercontinental range
  • +Renowned Global cabin ride quality
  • +Three full living zones

CONS

  • Shorter range than the Falcon 10X (6,000 nm vs 7,500 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 10X adds 6 seats.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the Falcon 10X (Mach 0.89 vs Mach 0.925).
  • Lower ceiling than the Falcon 10X (6'2" vs 6'8") — stand-up movement is restricted.
  • Needs more runway than the Falcon 10X (6,476 ft vs 5,200 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

Nonstop London → Singapore with two-stateroom rest configuration

OUR PICKFalcon 10X

Longer range (7,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 02

Corporate diplomacy mission: Riyadh → New York nonstop with crew rest

OUR PICKFalcon 10X

Longer range (7,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 03

Family relocation Hong Kong → London with seven sleeping berths

OUR PICKFalcon 10X

Longer range (7,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Pacific roundtrip — Los Angeles → Tokyo → Sydney → LA in six days

OUR PICKFalcon 10X

Longer range (7,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → Singapore5,900 nmFalcon 10XOnly one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5900 nm > 6,000 nm).
New York → Tokyo5,850 nmFalcon 10XOnly one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5850 nm > 6,000 nm).
Dubai → Los Angeles7,250 nmEitherBoth would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning.
Hong Kong → New York7,000 nmFalcon 10XOnly one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7000 nm > 6,000 nm).

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

FAQ

Falcon 10X vs Global 6000 — frequently asked

Falcon 10X vs Global 6000: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 10X has a published range of 7,500 nm; the Bombardier Global 6000 is rated at 6,000 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Falcon 10X or Global 6000?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.925 for the Dassault Falcon 10X and Mach 0.89 for the Bombardier Global 6000. On a Geneva → Tokyo-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 10X seats 16–19; the Bombardier Global 6000 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 10X vs the Bombardier Global 6000?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 10X from from CHF 178,000, Bombardier Global 6000 from from $99,000. 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 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.

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