Two Dassault heavy jets from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS carries 10 passengers with 4,000 nm of range; the Dassault Falcon 50EX carries 9 with 3,200 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 7'8" versus 5'9" × 6'1", and runway numbers read 4,675 ft against 4,600 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 64,000 on the Falcon 2000LXS, from $32,800 on the Falcon 50EX.
DASSAULT
The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS combines wide-body heavy-jet cabin space with short-runway capability that rivals super-midsize jets. Ten passengers fly transcontinental in genuine comfort, with access to airports most heavy jets cannot use — including London City.
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The Dassault Falcon 50EX is the only three-engine business jet in regular charter service — exceptional short-runway performance, 3,200 nm range and the unmistakable Falcon ride quality.
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| METRIC | Falcon 2000LXS | Falcon 50EX |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 10 | 9 |
| Range | 4,000 nm | 3,200 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.80 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 5'9" |
| Cabin width | 7'8" | 6'1" |
| Baggage | 131 cu ft | 115 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,675 ft | 4,600 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Riyadh | from CHF 64,000 |
| Teterboro → Los Angeles | from $34,800 |
| Miami → Aspen | from $32,800 |
| Paris → Athens | from €28,400 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Falcon 2000LXS pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and speed & block time; the Falcon 50EX answers with airport access. 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 2000LXS
4,000 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
Falcon 2000LXS
Seats up to 10 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Falcon 50EX
Shorter 4,600 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Falcon 2000LXS
Cruise of Mach 0.85 — 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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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
A tailored summary for the Falcon 2000LXS and Falcon 50EX: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
DASSAULT
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 50EX's envelope, the 4,000 nm legs of the Falcon 2000LXS keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 10 seats vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — 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.
DASSAULT
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
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REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Larger cabin seats the full group (10).
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Larger cabin seats the full group (10).
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Longer range (4,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Larger cabin seats the full group (10).
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| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | Falcon 2000LXS | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | Falcon 2000LXS | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | Falcon 2000LXS | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3500 nm > 3,200 nm). |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 3,950 nm | Either | Both 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
The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS has a published range of 4,000 nm; the Dassault Falcon 50EX is rated at 3,200 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.85 for the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Mach 0.80 for the Dassault Falcon 50EX. On a Geneva → Riyadh-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS seats 10; the Dassault Falcon 50EX seats 9. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS from from CHF 64,000, Dassault Falcon 50EX from from $32,800. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
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.
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