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Falcon 7X vs Falcon 8X

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

Dassault Falcon 7X

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 7X

The Dassault Falcon 7X is the only three-engine ultra-long-range jet in production — its trijet configuration offers superior safety, smoothness and short-runway access. Certified for London City Airport, it connects city centres to global destinations in a way no rival can.

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Dassault Falcon 8X

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 8X

The Dassault Falcon 8X is the longest and most flexible aircraft Dassault has ever built — 6,450 nm of range, three engines, and the quietest cabin in segment. Over 30 cabin layout options let owners and charter clients tailor the interior to mission profile.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 7XFalcon 8X
Passengers1414–16
Range5,950 nm6,450 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.90Mach 0.90
Cabin height6'2"6'2"
Cabin width7'8"7'8"
Baggage140 cu ft140 cu ft
Runway5,710 ft5,880 ft

Dassault Falcon 7X — strengths

  • Only three-engine business jet in production
  • Certified for London City Airport
  • Dassault build quality

Dassault Falcon 8X — strengths

  • Longest-range Falcon ever built
  • Three-engine safety and ride
  • Quietest ultra-long cabin

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 7X
Geneva → Tokyofrom CHF 175,000
Riyadh → New Yorkfrom $145,000
DASSAULT FALCON 8X
Geneva → Hong Kongfrom CHF 215,000
Paris → Los Angelesfrom €148,000

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EXPERT VERDICT

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

The Falcon 7X pulls ahead on airport access; the Falcon 8X answers with range / non-stop reach and group capacity. 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 8X

6,450 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Even

Matched specifications.

Group capacity

Falcon 8X

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

Airport access

Falcon 7X

Shorter 5,710 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.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 7X

PROS

  • +Only three-engine business jet in production
  • +Certified for London City Airport
  • +Dassault build quality

CONS

  • Maximum 14-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 14 — the Falcon 8X adds 2 seats.

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 8X

PROS

  • +Longest-range Falcon ever built
  • +Three-engine safety and ride
  • +Quietest ultra-long cabin
  • +Longer legs than the Falcon 7X (6,450 nm vs 5,950 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 16 passengers vs 14 on the Falcon 7X — better for larger groups.

CONS

  • Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Falcon 7X on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.

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 8X

Longer range (6,450 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 02

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

OUR PICKFalcon 8X

Longer range (6,450 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 03

Family relocation Hong Kong → London with seven sleeping berths

OUR PICKFalcon 8X

Longer range (6,450 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

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

OUR PICKFalcon 8X

Longer range (6,450 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → Singapore5,900 nmFalcon 8XOnly one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5900 nm > 5,950 nm).
New York → Tokyo5,850 nmFalcon 8XOnly one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5850 nm > 5,950 nm).
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 7X vs Falcon 8X — frequently asked

Falcon 7X vs Falcon 8X: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 7X has a published range of 5,950 nm; the Dassault Falcon 8X is rated at 6,450 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.90 for the Dassault Falcon 7X and Mach 0.90 for the Dassault Falcon 8X. 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 7X seats 14; the Dassault Falcon 8X seats 14–16. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Dassault Falcon 7X vs the Dassault Falcon 8X?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 7X from from CHF 175,000, Dassault Falcon 8X from from CHF 215,000. 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.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Side-by-side, inside and out

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