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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Falcon 50EX vs Legacy 650E
A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the heavy jet class.
EMBRAER
Embraer Legacy 650E
The Embraer Legacy 650E offers a true three-zone heavy-jet cabin at pricing that often undercuts much smaller aircraft. 14 passengers, 3,900 nm range and a walk-in baggage hold accessible in flight make it a charter-buyer favourite for European, Middle-East and transcontinental US missions.
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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Falcon 50EX | Legacy 650E |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 14 |
| Range | 3,200 nm | 3,900 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 | Mach 0.80 |
| Cabin height | 5'9" | 6'0" |
| Cabin width | 6'1" | 6'10" |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft | 286 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,600 ft | 5,741 ft |
Dassault Falcon 50EX — strengths
- —Three-engine redundancy
- —Short-runway capable heavy jet
- —Trademark Falcon cabin quietness
Embraer Legacy 650E — strengths
- —Best charter value in heavy-jet segment
- —Three living zones
- —Walk-in baggage hold
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
DASSAULT FALCON 50EX
| Miami → Aspen | from $32,800 |
| Paris → Athens | from €28,400 |
EMBRAER LEGACY 650E
| Geneva → New York | from CHF 88,000 |
| London → Cairo | from £27,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Legacy 650E 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 Legacy 650E 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
Legacy 650E
3,900 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Legacy 650E
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'0" × 6'10") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Legacy 650E
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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Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for
A tailored summary for the Falcon 50EX and Legacy 650E: 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 Legacy 650E 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 Legacy 650E 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.
EMBRAER
Top reasons to choose the Legacy 650E
- ★Reaches 3,900 nm non-stop — 22% more range than the Falcon 50EX, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (6'0" tall × 6'10" 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.
- ★286 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Falcon 50EX.
- ★Best charter value in heavy-jet segment
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 50EX's envelope, the 3,900 nm legs of the Legacy 650E 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 Legacy 650E cannot use.
CONS
- −Shorter range than the Legacy 650E (3,200 nm vs 3,900 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Maximum 9-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 9 — the Legacy 650E adds 5 seats.
- −Lower ceiling than the Legacy 650E (5'9" vs 6'0") — stand-up movement is restricted.
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the Legacy 650E (115 cu ft vs 286 cu ft).
EMBRAER
Embraer Legacy 650E
PROS
- +Best charter value in heavy-jet segment
- +Three living zones
- +Walk-in baggage hold
- +Longer legs than the Falcon 50EX (3,900 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 (6'0") than the Falcon 50EX — easier to move around on long flights.
CONS
- −Needs more runway than the Falcon 50EX (5,741 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 PICKLegacy 650E
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 PICKLegacy 650E
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 PICKLegacy 650E
Longer range (3,900 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit
OUR PICKLegacy 650E
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 | Legacy 650E | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | Legacy 650E | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | Legacy 650E | 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
Falcon 50EX vs Legacy 650E — frequently asked
Falcon 50EX vs Legacy 650E: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Dassault Falcon 50EX has a published range of 3,200 nm; the Embraer Legacy 650E is rated at 3,900 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Falcon 50EX or Legacy 650E?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Dassault Falcon 50EX and Mach 0.80 for the Embraer Legacy 650E. 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 Embraer Legacy 650E 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 Embraer Legacy 650E?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 50EX from from $32,800, Embraer Legacy 650E from from CHF 88,000. 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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