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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A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the heavy jet class.
GULFSTREAM
Gulfstream GIV-SP
The Gulfstream GIV-SP defined the intercontinental heavy-jet segment — Rolls-Royce Tay engines, three living areas and 4,220 nm of nonstop range. Still a workhorse of the global charter fleet.
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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Falcon 50EX | GIV-SP |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 14 |
| Range | 3,200 nm | 4,220 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 | Mach 0.80 |
| Cabin height | 5'9" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 6'1" | 7'4" |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft | 169 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,600 ft | 5,450 ft |
Dassault Falcon 50EX — strengths
- —Three-engine redundancy
- —Short-runway capable heavy jet
- —Trademark Falcon cabin quietness
Gulfstream GIV-SP — strengths
- —Proven intercontinental range
- —Three-zone cabin
- —Lower hourly cost than newer Gulfstream G450
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
DASSAULT FALCON 50EX
| Miami → Aspen | from $32,800 |
| Paris → Athens | from €28,400 |
GULFSTREAM GIV-SP
| Geneva → New York | from CHF 62,000 |
| Dubai → London | from $64,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The GIV-SP 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 GIV-SP answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort and group capacity. 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
GIV-SP
4,220 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
GIV-SP
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 7'4") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
GIV-SP
Seats up to 14 — 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
Even
Matched specifications.
Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.
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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for
A tailored summary for the Falcon 50EX and GIV-SP: 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 GIV-SP 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 GIV-SP 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 GIV-SP
- ★Reaches 4,220 nm non-stop — 32% more range than the Falcon 50EX, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (6'2" tall × 7'4" wide) than the Falcon 50EX — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Seats up to 14 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — 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 50EX.
- ★Proven intercontinental range
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 50EX's envelope, the 4,220 nm legs of the GIV-SP keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 14 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 GIV-SP cannot use.
CONS
- −Shorter range than the GIV-SP (3,200 nm vs 4,220 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Maximum 9-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 9 — the GIV-SP adds 5 seats.
- −Lower ceiling than the GIV-SP (5'9" vs 6'2") — stand-up movement is restricted.
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the GIV-SP (115 cu ft vs 169 cu ft).
GULFSTREAM
Gulfstream GIV-SP
PROS
- +Proven intercontinental range
- +Three-zone cabin
- +Lower hourly cost than newer Gulfstream G450
- +Longer legs than the Falcon 50EX (4,220 nm vs 3,200 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Carries up to 14 passengers vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — better for larger groups.
- +Taller cabin (6'2") than the Falcon 50EX — easier to move around on long flights.
CONS
- −Needs more runway than the Falcon 50EX (5,450 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 PICKGIV-SP
Larger cabin seats the full group (14).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Multi-day Asia tour with two-stop routing and 14-passenger group
OUR PICKGIV-SP
Larger cabin seats the full group (14).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Family of eight relocating with significant baggage on a 3,500 nm leg
OUR PICKGIV-SP
Longer range (4,220 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit
OUR PICKGIV-SP
Larger cabin seats the full group (14).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | GIV-SP | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | GIV-SP | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | GIV-SP | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3500 nm > 3,200 nm). |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 3,950 nm | GIV-SP | Only 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 GIV-SP — frequently asked
Falcon 50EX vs GIV-SP: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Dassault Falcon 50EX has a published range of 3,200 nm; the Gulfstream GIV-SP is rated at 4,220 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Falcon 50EX or GIV-SP?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Dassault Falcon 50EX and Mach 0.80 for the Gulfstream GIV-SP. 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 GIV-SP 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 50EX vs the Gulfstream GIV-SP?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 50EX from from $32,800, Gulfstream GIV-SP from from CHF 62,000. 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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