Dassault Dassault Falcon 6X — Ultra Long Range charter aircraftBombardier Bombardier Global 5000 — Ultra Long Range charter aircraft

Falcon 6X vs Global 5000

A Dassault vs Bombardier showdown in the ultra long range class. The Dassault Falcon 6X carries 12–16 passengers with 5,500 nm of range; the Bombardier Global 5000 carries 13 with 5,200 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'6" × 8'6" versus 6'2" × 8'2", and runway numbers read 5,480 ft against 5,540 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 124,000 on the Falcon 6X, from CHF 165,000 on the Global 5000.

Dassault Falcon 6X

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 6X

The Dassault Falcon 6X has the tallest and widest purpose-built business-jet cabin in service — 6'6" tall and 8'6" wide. 5,500 nm of range and the same short-runway capability that defines the Falcon brand.

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Bombardier Global 5000

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 5000

The Bombardier Global 5000 offers heavy-jet space and ultra-long-range capability optimised for high-speed missions. Three living zones, 5,200 nm range and Mach 0.89 cruise make it ideal for transatlantic and trans-Asian operations.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 6XGlobal 5000
Passengers12–1613
Range5,500 nm5,200 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.85Mach 0.89
Cabin height6'6"6'2"
Cabin width8'6"8'2"
Baggage155 cu ft195 cu ft
Runway5,480 ft5,540 ft

Dassault Falcon 6X — strengths

  • Tallest and widest purpose-built BJ cabin
  • Steep-approach certified (London City capable)
  • New PW812D engines with FADEC

Bombardier Global 5000 — strengths

  • High-speed transatlantic capability
  • Wide three-zone cabin
  • Optimised for shorter ultra-long missions

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 6X
Geneva → Tokyofrom CHF 124,000
New York → São Paulofrom $78,000
BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 5000
Geneva → Tokyofrom CHF 165,000
Miami → Londonfrom $58,800

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

EXPERT VERDICT

The Falcon 6X is the stronger all-rounder, but the Global 5000 still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.

The Falcon 6X pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and airport access; the Global 5000 answers with speed & block time. Both sit in the ultra long range class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.

Range / non-stop reach

Falcon 6X

5,500 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Falcon 6X

Taller and/or wider cabin (6'6" × 8'6") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

Falcon 6X

Seats up to 16 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

Falcon 6X

Shorter 5,480 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Global 5000

Cruise of Mach 0.89 — 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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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE

Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for

A tailored summary for the Falcon 6X and Global 5000: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 6X

  • Reaches 5,500 nm non-stop — 6% more range than the Global 5000, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Bigger cabin envelope (6'6" tall × 8'6" wide) than the Global 5000 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
  • Seats up to 16 passengers vs 13 on the Global 5000 — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • Tallest and widest purpose-built BJ cabin
  • Steep-approach certified (London City capable)

BEST FOR

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 16 seats vs 13 on the Global 5000 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.

  • Non-stop ultra-long city pairs

    London → Singapore, Sydney → Los Angeles and Dubai → New York non-stop.

  • Two-stateroom rest

    Dedicated bedrooms for principals on 14-hour duty cycles.

  • Mission-critical diplomacy

    Speed, range and prestige for head-of-state and C-suite missions.

BOMBARDIER

Top reasons to choose the Global 5000

  • Cruises at Mach 0.89, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 6X (Mach 0.85).
  • 195 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Falcon 6X.
  • High-speed transatlantic capability
  • Wide three-zone cabin
  • Optimised for shorter ultra-long missions

BEST FOR

  • Non-stop ultra-long city pairs

    London → Singapore, Sydney → Los Angeles and Dubai → New York non-stop.

  • Two-stateroom rest

    Dedicated bedrooms for principals on 14-hour duty cycles.

  • Mission-critical diplomacy

    Speed, range and prestige for head-of-state and C-suite missions.

  • Global multi-leg tours

    String six cities across three continents without tech stops.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 6X

PROS

  • +Tallest and widest purpose-built BJ cabin
  • +Steep-approach certified (London City capable)
  • +New PW812D engines with FADEC
  • +Carries up to 16 passengers vs 13 on the Global 5000 — better for larger groups.
  • +Taller cabin (6'6") than the Global 5000 — easier to move around on long flights.
  • +Wider cabin (8'6") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Global 5000.

CONS

  • Slightly slower in cruise than the Global 5000 (Mach 0.85 vs Mach 0.89).
  • Tighter baggage capacity than the Global 5000 (155 cu ft vs 195 cu ft).

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 5000

PROS

  • +High-speed transatlantic capability
  • +Wide three-zone cabin
  • +Optimised for shorter ultra-long missions
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.89) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 6X.
  • +Larger baggage hold (195 cu ft) — useful for ski, golf or extended luggage vs the Falcon 6X.

CONS

  • Maximum 13-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 13 — the Falcon 6X adds 3 seats.
  • Lower ceiling than the Falcon 6X (6'2" vs 6'6") — stand-up movement is restricted.

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

Nonstop London → Singapore with two-stateroom rest configuration

OUR PICKFalcon 6X

Longer range (5,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 02

Corporate diplomacy mission: Riyadh → New York nonstop with crew rest

OUR PICKFalcon 6X

Longer range (5,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 03

Family relocation Hong Kong → London with seven sleeping berths

OUR PICKFalcon 6X

Longer range (5,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Pacific roundtrip — Los Angeles → Tokyo → Sydney → LA in six days

OUR PICKFalcon 6X

Longer range (5,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → Singapore5,900 nmEitherBoth would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning.
New York → Tokyo5,850 nmEitherBoth would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning.
Dubai → Los Angeles7,250 nmEitherBoth would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning.
Hong Kong → New York7,000 nmEitherBoth 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 6X vs Global 5000 — frequently asked

Falcon 6X vs Global 5000: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 6X has a published range of 5,500 nm; the Bombardier Global 5000 is rated at 5,200 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Falcon 6X or Global 5000?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.85 for the Dassault Falcon 6X and Mach 0.89 for the Bombardier Global 5000. On a Geneva → Tokyo-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 6X seats 12–16; the Bombardier Global 5000 seats 13. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Dassault Falcon 6X vs the Bombardier Global 5000?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 6X from from CHF 124,000, Bombardier Global 5000 from from CHF 165,000. 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 Ultra Long Range 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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