A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the heavy jet class.
DASSAULT
The Dassault Falcon 900EX combines three-engine redundancy with 4,500 nm of intercontinental range and the short-runway capability that defines the Falcon family. A favorite for African, South American and steep-approach operations.
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The Dassault Falcon 900LX is the only heavy-jet trijet in production — three Honeywell engines for unmatched redundancy, ETOPS-free transatlantic capability and 4,750 nm of range with twelve passengers in three living zones.
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| METRIC | Falcon 900EX | Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 12–14 | 12–14 |
| Range | 4,500 nm | 4,750 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.84 | Mach 0.87 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 7'8" | 7'8" |
| Baggage | 127 cu ft | 127 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,360 ft | 5,360 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Paris → Dubai | from €58,000 |
| Miami → Sao Paulo | from $54,000 |
| Geneva → Singapore | from CHF 92,000 |
| Dubai → London | from $54,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
the Falcon 900LX answers with range / non-stop reach and speed & block time. Both sit in the heavy jet 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 900LX
4,750 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Even
Matched specifications.
Group capacity
Even
Matched specifications.
Airport access
Even
Comparable runway requirements.
Speed & block time
Falcon 900LX
Cruise of Mach 0.87 — 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
A tailored summary for the Falcon 900EX and Falcon 900LX: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
DASSAULT
BEST FOR
Intercontinental sleep flights
Lie-flat berths for overnight Europe–US, Europe–Gulf and Asia legs.
10–14 passenger groups
Real space for a full delegation plus support staff.
Two-zone living
Separate work, dine and rest areas on flights over six hours.
Family relocations
Range and payload for one-stop global moves with significant baggage.
DASSAULT
BEST FOR
Intercontinental sleep flights
Lie-flat berths for overnight Europe–US, Europe–Gulf and Asia legs.
10–14 passenger groups
Real space for a full delegation plus support staff.
Two-zone living
Separate work, dine and rest areas on flights over six hours.
Family relocations
Range and payload for one-stop global moves with significant baggage.
PROS & CONS
DASSAULT
PROS
CONS
DASSAULT
PROS
CONS
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).
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Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).
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Longer range (4,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 3,950 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
The Dassault Falcon 900EX has a published range of 4,500 nm; the Dassault Falcon 900LX is rated at 4,750 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.84 for the Dassault Falcon 900EX and Mach 0.87 for the Dassault Falcon 900LX. On a Paris → Dubai-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Dassault Falcon 900EX seats 12–14; the Dassault Falcon 900LX seats 12–14. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 900EX from from €58,000, Dassault Falcon 900LX from from CHF 92,000. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
Both belong to the Heavy Jet 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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