Dassault Falcon 2000LXS private jetGulfstream G450 private jet

Falcon 2000LXS vs G450

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the heavy jet class.

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is the modernised twin-engine Falcon 2000 — winglets, EASy II avionics and 4,000 nm of range with the same Falcon short-runway performance that lets it serve Lugano, London City and Aspen.

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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 0.84Mach 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

  • Steep-approach London City certified
  • Wide Falcon cabin in twin-engine package
  • EASy II avionics with synthetic vision

Gulfstream G450 — strengths

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

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 2000LXS
London City → Genevafrom £18,400
Miami → Bogotafrom $32,800
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.
  • Steep-approach London City certified
  • Wide Falcon cabin in twin-engine package
  • EASy II avionics with synthetic vision

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 0.84).
  • 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

  • +Steep-approach London City certified
  • +Wide Falcon cabin in twin-engine package
  • +EASy II avionics with synthetic vision
  • +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 0.84 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 0.84 for the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Mach 0.88 for the Gulfstream G450. On a London City → Geneva-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 £18,400, 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.

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