Falcon 8X vs Global 5000

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

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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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

METRIC	Falcon 8X	Global 5000
Passengers	14–16	13
Range	6,450 nm	5,200 nm
Cruise speed	Mach 0.90	Mach 0.89
Cabin height	6'2"	6'2"
Cabin width	7'8"	8'2"
Baggage	140 cu ft	195 cu ft
Runway	5,880 ft	5,540 ft

Dassault Falcon 8X — strengths

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

Bombardier Global 5000 — strengths

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

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 8X

Geneva → Hong Kong	from CHF 215,000
Paris → Los Angeles	from €148,000

BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 5000

Geneva → Tokyo	from CHF 165,000
Miami → London	from $98,000

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 8X pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, group capacity and speed & block time; the Global 5000 answers with cabin comfort and airport access. 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

Global 5000

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

Group capacity

Falcon 8X

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

Airport access

Global 5000

Shorter 5,540 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Falcon 8X

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 8X

PROS

+Longest-range Falcon ever built
+Three-engine safety and ride
+Quietest ultra-long cabin
+Longer legs than the Global 5000 (6,450 nm vs 5,200 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
+Carries up to 16 passengers vs 13 on the Global 5000 — better for larger groups.

CONS

−Tighter baggage capacity than the Global 5000 (140 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
+Wider cabin (8'2") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Falcon 8X.
+Shorter runway requirement (5,540 ft) unlocks airfields the Falcon 8X cannot use.
+Larger baggage hold (195 cu ft) — useful for ski, golf or extended luggage vs the Falcon 8X.

CONS

−Shorter range than the Falcon 8X (5,200 nm vs 6,450 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
−Maximum 13-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 13 — the Falcon 8X adds 3 seats.

ROUTE	DISTANCE	RECOMMENDED	WHY
London → Singapore	5,900 nm	Falcon 8X	Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5900 nm > 5,200 nm).
New York → Tokyo	5,850 nm	Falcon 8X	Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5850 nm > 5,200 nm).
Dubai → Los Angeles	7,250 nm	Either	Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning.
Hong Kong → New York	7,000 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 8X vs Global 5000 — frequently asked

Falcon 8X vs Global 5000: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 8X has a published range of 6,450 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 8X or Global 5000?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.90 for the Dassault Falcon 8X and Mach 0.89 for the Bombardier Global 5000. On a Geneva → Hong Kong-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 8X seats 14–16; 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 8X vs the Bombardier Global 5000?OPEN

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