A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the heavy jet class.
DASSAULT
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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The Dassault Falcon 50EX is the only three-engine business jet in regular charter service — exceptional short-runway performance, 3,200 nm range and the unmistakable Falcon ride quality.
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| METRIC | Falcon 900LX | Falcon 50EX |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 12–14 | 9 |
| Range | 4,750 nm | 3,200 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.87 | Mach 0.80 |
| Cabin height | 6'2" | 5'9" |
| Cabin width | 7'8" | 6'1" |
| Baggage | 127 cu ft | 115 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,360 ft | 4,600 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Singapore | from CHF 92,000 |
| Dubai → London | from $54,000 |
| Miami → Aspen | from $32,800 |
| Paris → Athens | from €28,400 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Falcon 900LX pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and speed & block time; the Falcon 50EX answers with airport access. 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
Falcon 900LX
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 7'8") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Falcon 900LX
Seats up to 14 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Falcon 50EX
Shorter 4,600 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
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 900LX and Falcon 50EX: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
DASSAULT
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 50EX's envelope, the 4,750 nm legs of the Falcon 900LX keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 14 seats vs 9 on the Falcon 50EX — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
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.
DASSAULT
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
4,600 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Falcon 900LX cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
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.
PROS & CONS
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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.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | Falcon 900LX | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | Falcon 900LX | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | Falcon 900LX | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3500 nm > 3,200 nm). |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 3,950 nm | Falcon 900LX | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3950 nm > 3,200 nm). |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
The Dassault Falcon 900LX has a published range of 4,750 nm; the Dassault Falcon 50EX is rated at 3,200 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.87 for the Dassault Falcon 900LX and Mach 0.80 for the Dassault Falcon 50EX. On a Geneva → Singapore-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Dassault Falcon 900LX seats 12–14; the Dassault Falcon 50EX seats 9. 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 900LX from from CHF 92,000, Dassault Falcon 50EX from from $32,800. 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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