Dassault Falcon 6X private jetGulfstream G700 private jet

Falcon 6X vs G700

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the ultra long range class.

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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Gulfstream G700

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G700

The Gulfstream G700 is the new flagship of the Gulfstream fleet — the largest, longest-range and most luxurious aircraft the company has ever built. Five distinct living zones, Mach 0.935 maximum cruise and 7,750 nm range place it at the absolute summit of private aviation.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 6XG700
Passengers12–1619
Range5,500 nm7,750 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.85Mach 0.935
Cabin height6'6"6'3"
Cabin width8'6"8'2"
Baggage155 cu ft195 cu ft
Runway5,480 ft6,250 ft

Dassault Falcon 6X — strengths

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

Gulfstream G700 — strengths

  • Largest Gulfstream cabin ever
  • Master suite with stand-up shower
  • Mach 0.935 — fastest in segment

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 6X
Geneva → Tokyofrom CHF 124,000
New York → São Paulofrom $78,000
GULFSTREAM G700
New York → Dubaifrom $99,000
London → Hong Kongfrom £138,000

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

EXPERT VERDICT

Two closely-matched ultra long ranges — the right pick depends entirely on the mission, not the spec sheet.

The Falcon 6X pulls ahead on cabin comfort and airport access; the G700 answers with range / non-stop reach, group capacity and 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

G700

7,750 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

G700

Seats up to 19 — 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

G700

Cruise of Mach 0.94 — 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 6X and G700: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 6X

  • Bigger cabin envelope (6'6" tall × 8'6" wide) than the G700 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
  • Lands in 5,480 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the G700 cannot.
  • Tallest and widest purpose-built BJ cabin
  • Steep-approach certified (London City capable)
  • New PW812D engines with FADEC

BEST FOR

  • Short-field departures

    5,480 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G700 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.

  • 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.

GULFSTREAM

Top reasons to choose the G700

  • Reaches 7,750 nm non-stop — 41% more range than the Falcon 6X, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.935, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 6X (Mach 0.85).
  • Seats up to 19 passengers vs 16 on the Falcon 6X — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • 195 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Falcon 6X.
  • Largest Gulfstream cabin ever

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 6X's envelope, the 7,750 nm legs of the G700 keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 19 seats vs 16 on the Falcon 6X — 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.

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
  • +Taller cabin (6'6") than the G700 — easier to move around on long flights.
  • +Wider cabin (8'6") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the G700.
  • +Shorter runway requirement (5,480 ft) unlocks airfields the G700 cannot use.

CONS

  • Shorter range than the G700 (5,500 nm vs 7,750 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • Maximum 16-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 16 — the G700 adds 3 seats.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the G700 (Mach 0.85 vs Mach 0.935).
  • Tighter baggage capacity than the G700 (155 cu ft vs 195 cu ft).

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G700

PROS

  • +Largest Gulfstream cabin ever
  • +Master suite with stand-up shower
  • +Mach 0.935 — fastest in segment
  • +Longer legs than the Falcon 6X (7,750 nm vs 5,500 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 19 passengers vs 16 on the Falcon 6X — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.935) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 6X.

CONS

  • Lower ceiling than the Falcon 6X (6'3" vs 6'6") — stand-up movement is restricted.
  • Needs more runway than the Falcon 6X (6,250 ft vs 5,480 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

Nonstop London → Singapore with two-stateroom rest configuration

OUR PICKG700

Longer range (7,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 02

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

OUR PICKG700

Longer range (7,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 03

Family relocation Hong Kong → London with seven sleeping berths

OUR PICKG700

Longer range (7,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

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

OUR PICKG700

Longer range (7,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → Singapore5,900 nmG700Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5900 nm > 5,500 nm).
New York → Tokyo5,850 nmG700Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5850 nm > 5,500 nm).
Dubai → Los Angeles7,250 nmG700Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7250 nm > 5,500 nm).
Hong Kong → New York7,000 nmG700Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7000 nm > 5,500 nm).

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

FAQ

Falcon 6X vs G700 — frequently asked

Falcon 6X vs G700: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 6X has a published range of 5,500 nm; the Gulfstream G700 is rated at 7,750 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Falcon 6X or G700?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.85 for the Dassault Falcon 6X and Mach 0.935 for the Gulfstream G700. 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 Gulfstream G700 seats 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 6X vs the Gulfstream G700?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 6X from from CHF 124,000, Gulfstream G700 from from $99,000. 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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