Dassault Dassault Falcon 2000LXS — Heavy Jet charter aircraftGulfstream Gulfstream G450 — Heavy Jet charter aircraft

Falcon 2000LXS vs G450

A Dassault vs Gulfstream showdown in the heavy jet class. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS carries 10 passengers with 4,000 nm of range; the Gulfstream G450 carries 14 with 4,350 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 7'8" versus 6'2" × 7'4", and runway numbers read 4,675 ft against 5,600 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 64,000 on the Falcon 2000LXS, from $57,000 on the Gulfstream G450.

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

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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Gulfstream G450

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G450

The Gulfstream G450 delivers full transatlantic capability and the unmistakable Gulfstream cabin experience at heavy-jet pricing. 4,350 nm of range puts London–New York, Dubai–London and coast-to-coast US nonstop within easy reach for up to 14 passengers.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 2000LXSG450
Passengers1014
Range4,000 nm4,350 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.85Mach 0.88
Cabin height6'2"6'2"
Cabin width7'8"7'4"
Baggage131 cu ft169 cu ft
Runway4,675 ft5,600 ft

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS — strengths

  • Widest cabin in segment
  • London City certified
  • Industry-leading Dassault build quality

Gulfstream G450 — strengths

  • Full transatlantic in a heavy-jet bracket
  • Gulfstream cabin experience
  • Three living zones

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 2000LXS
Geneva → Riyadhfrom CHF 64,000
Teterboro → Los Angelesfrom $34,800
GULFSTREAM G450
Teterboro → Londonfrom $57,000
Geneva → New Yorkfrom CHF 110,000

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

EXPERT VERDICT

Two closely-matched heavy jets — the right pick depends entirely on the mission, not the spec sheet.

The Falcon 2000LXS pulls ahead on cabin comfort and airport access; the G450 answers with range / non-stop reach, group capacity 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

G450

4,350 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

G450

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

Airport access

Falcon 2000LXS

Shorter 4,675 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

G450

Cruise of Mach 0.88 — 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 2000LXS and G450: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 2000LXS

  • Bigger cabin envelope (6'2" tall × 7'8" wide) than the G450 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
  • Lands in 4,675 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the G450 cannot.
  • Widest cabin in segment
  • London City certified
  • Industry-leading Dassault build quality

BEST FOR

  • Short-field departures

    4,675 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G450 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.

  • Two-zone living

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

GULFSTREAM

Top reasons to choose the G450

  • Reaches 4,350 nm non-stop — 9% more range than the Falcon 2000LXS, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.88, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 2000LXS (Mach 0.85).
  • Seats up to 14 passengers vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • 169 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Falcon 2000LXS.
  • Full transatlantic in a heavy-jet bracket

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 2000LXS's envelope, the 4,350 nm legs of the G450 keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 14 seats vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — 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.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

PROS

  • +Widest cabin in segment
  • +London City certified
  • +Industry-leading Dassault build quality
  • +Wider cabin (7'8") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the G450.
  • +Shorter runway requirement (4,675 ft) unlocks airfields the G450 cannot use.

CONS

  • Shorter range than the G450 (4,000 nm vs 4,350 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • Maximum 10-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 10 — the G450 adds 4 seats.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the G450 (Mach 0.85 vs Mach 0.88).
  • Tighter baggage capacity than the G450 (131 cu ft vs 169 cu ft).

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G450

PROS

  • +Full transatlantic in a heavy-jet bracket
  • +Gulfstream cabin experience
  • +Three living zones
  • +Longer legs than the Falcon 2000LXS (4,350 nm vs 4,000 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 14 passengers vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.88) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 2000LXS.

CONS

  • Needs more runway than the Falcon 2000LXS (5,600 ft vs 4,675 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

Ten-person corporate delegation, London to New York, sleeping westbound

OUR PICKG450

Larger cabin seats the full group (14).

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SCENARIO 02

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

OUR PICKG450

Larger cabin seats the full group (14).

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SCENARIO 03

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

OUR PICKG450

Longer range (4,350 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit

OUR PICKG450

Larger cabin seats the full group (14).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → New York3,000 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
Paris → Dubai2,950 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
Miami → São Paulo3,500 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
Hong Kong → Sydney3,950 nmG450Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3950 nm > 4,000 nm).

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

FAQ

Falcon 2000LXS vs G450 — frequently asked

Falcon 2000LXS vs G450: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS has a published range of 4,000 nm; the Gulfstream G450 is rated at 4,350 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Falcon 2000LXS or G450?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.85 for the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Mach 0.88 for the Gulfstream G450. On a Geneva → Riyadh-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS seats 10; the Gulfstream G450 seats 14. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS vs the Gulfstream G450?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS from from CHF 64,000, Gulfstream G450 from from $57,000. 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 2000LXS have vs the G450?OPEN

Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Gulfstream G450 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 2000LXS or G450?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 64,000 for the Falcon 2000LXS, from $57,000 for the G450) 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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