Dassault Falcon 50EX private jetGulfstream G600 private jet

Falcon 50EX vs G600

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

Dassault Falcon 50EX

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 50EX

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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Gulfstream G600

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G600

The Gulfstream G600 stretches the G500 platform to 6,600 nm of range — enough for London to Tokyo or New York to Dubai nonstop — with three living zones, Symmetry flight deck and panoramic Gulfstream windows.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 50EXG600
Passengers913–19
Range3,200 nm6,600 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.80Mach 0.90
Cabin height5'9"6'3"
Cabin width6'1"7'7"
Baggage115 cu ft175 cu ft
Runway4,600 ft5,700 ft

Dassault Falcon 50EX — strengths

  • Three-engine redundancy
  • Short-runway capable heavy jet
  • Trademark Falcon cabin quietness

Gulfstream G600 — strengths

  • 6,600 nm true intercontinental range
  • Active-control sidesticks
  • Heavy-jet pricing with ultra-long-range capability

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 50EX
Miami → Aspenfrom $32,800
Paris → Athensfrom €28,400
GULFSTREAM G600
Geneva → Singaporefrom CHF 158,000
Hong Kong → Londonfrom $156,000

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

EXPERT VERDICT

The G600 is the stronger all-rounder, but the Falcon 50EX still wins where it counts for the right mission.

The Falcon 50EX pulls ahead on airport access; the G600 answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, 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

G600

6,600 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

G600

Taller and/or wider cabin (6'3" × 7'7") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

G600

Seats up to 19 — 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

G600

Cruise of Mach 0.90 — 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 50EX and G600: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 50EX

  • Lands in 4,600 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the G600 cannot.
  • Three-engine redundancy
  • Short-runway capable heavy jet
  • Trademark Falcon cabin quietness

BEST FOR

  • Short-field departures

    4,600 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G600 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 G600

  • Reaches 6,600 nm non-stop — 106% more range than the Falcon 50EX, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.90, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 50EX (Mach 0.80).
  • Bigger cabin envelope (6'3" tall × 7'7" wide) than the Falcon 50EX — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
  • Seats up to 19 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • 175 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Falcon 50EX.

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 50EX's envelope, the 6,600 nm legs of the G600 keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 19 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.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 50EX

PROS

  • +Three-engine redundancy
  • +Short-runway capable heavy jet
  • +Trademark Falcon cabin quietness
  • +Shorter runway requirement (4,600 ft) unlocks airfields the G600 cannot use.

CONS

  • Shorter range than the G600 (3,200 nm vs 6,600 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • Maximum 9-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 9 — the G600 adds 10 seats.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the G600 (Mach 0.80 vs Mach 0.90).
  • Lower ceiling than the G600 (5'9" vs 6'3") — stand-up movement is restricted.
  • Tighter baggage capacity than the G600 (115 cu ft vs 175 cu ft).

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G600

PROS

  • +6,600 nm true intercontinental range
  • +Active-control sidesticks
  • +Heavy-jet pricing with ultra-long-range capability
  • +Longer legs than the Falcon 50EX (6,600 nm vs 3,200 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 19 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.90) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 50EX.

CONS

  • Needs more runway than the Falcon 50EX (5,700 ft vs 4,600 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 PICKG600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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SCENARIO 02

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

OUR PICKG600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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SCENARIO 03

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

OUR PICKG600

Longer range (6,600 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit

OUR PICKG600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → New York3,000 nmG600Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Paris → Dubai2,950 nmG600Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Miami → São Paulo3,500 nmG600Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3500 nm > 3,200 nm).
Hong Kong → Sydney3,950 nmG600Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3950 nm > 3,200 nm).

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

FAQ

Falcon 50EX vs G600 — frequently asked

Falcon 50EX vs G600: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 50EX has a published range of 3,200 nm; the Gulfstream G600 is rated at 6,600 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Falcon 50EX or G600?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Dassault Falcon 50EX and Mach 0.90 for the Gulfstream G600. On a Miami → Aspen-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 50EX seats 9; the Gulfstream G600 seats 13–19. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Dassault Falcon 50EX vs the Gulfstream G600?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 50EX from from $32,800, Gulfstream G600 from from CHF 158,000. 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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