Dassault Falcon 7X private jetBombardier Global 6000 private jet

Falcon 7X vs Global 6000

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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Bombardier Global 6000

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 6000

The Bombardier Global 6000 is one of the most-chartered ultra-long-range jets in service. 6,000 nm of range connects London to Beijing, New York to Dubai or Los Angeles to Moscow nonstop in a renowned three-zone cabin with industry-leading ride quality.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 7XGlobal 6000
Passengers1413
Range5,950 nm6,000 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.90Mach 0.89
Cabin height6'2"6'2"
Cabin width7'8"8'2"
Baggage140 cu ft195 cu ft
Runway5,710 ft6,476 ft

Dassault Falcon 7X — strengths

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

Bombardier Global 6000 — strengths

  • 6,000 nm intercontinental range
  • Renowned Global cabin ride quality
  • Three full living zones

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 7X
Geneva → Tokyofrom CHF 175,000
Riyadh → New Yorkfrom $145,000
BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 6000
Los Angeles → Londonfrom $165,000
Geneva → Singaporefrom CHF 195,000

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 7X pulls ahead on group capacity, airport access and speed & block time; the Global 6000 answers with range / non-stop reach and cabin comfort. 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

Global 6000

6,000 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Global 6000

Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 8'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

Falcon 7X

Seats up to 14 — 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

Falcon 7X

Cruise of Mach 0.90 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.

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
  • +Carries up to 14 passengers vs 13 on the Global 6000 — better for larger groups.
  • +Shorter runway requirement (5,710 ft) unlocks airfields the Global 6000 cannot use.

CONS

  • Tighter baggage capacity than the Global 6000 (140 cu ft vs 195 cu ft).

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global 6000

PROS

  • +6,000 nm intercontinental range
  • +Renowned Global cabin ride quality
  • +Three full living zones
  • +Wider cabin (8'2") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Falcon 7X.
  • +Larger baggage hold (195 cu ft) — useful for ski, golf or extended luggage vs the Falcon 7X.

CONS

  • Maximum 13-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 13 — the Falcon 7X adds 1 seat.
  • Needs more runway than the Falcon 7X (6,476 ft vs 5,710 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 PICKGlobal 6000

Longer range (6,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 02

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

OUR PICKGlobal 6000

Longer range (6,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 03

Family relocation Hong Kong → London with seven sleeping berths

OUR PICKGlobal 6000

Longer range (6,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

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

OUR PICKGlobal 6000

Longer range (6,000 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 7X vs Global 6000 — frequently asked

Falcon 7X vs Global 6000: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 7X has a published range of 5,950 nm; the Bombardier Global 6000 is rated at 6,000 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Falcon 7X or Global 6000?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.90 for the Dassault Falcon 7X and Mach 0.89 for the Bombardier Global 6000. 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 Bombardier Global 6000 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 7X vs the Bombardier Global 6000?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 7X from from CHF 175,000, Bombardier Global 6000 from from $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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