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Falcon 900LX vs Falcon 900EX

Two Dassault heavy jets from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Dassault Falcon 900LX carries 12–14 passengers with 4,750 nm of range; the Dassault Falcon 900EX carries 12–14 with 4,500 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 7'8" versus 6'2" × 7'8", and runway numbers read 5,360 ft against 5,360 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 92,000 on the Falcon 900LX, from €58,000 on the Falcon 900EX.

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Dassault Falcon 900LX

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 900LX

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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Dassault Falcon 900EX

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 900EX

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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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 900LXFalcon 900EX
Passengers12–1412–14
Range4,750 nm4,500 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.87Mach 0.84
Cabin height6'2"6'2"
Cabin width7'8"7'8"
Baggage127 cu ft127 cu ft
Runway5,360 ft5,360 ft

Dassault Falcon 900LX — strengths

  • Only modern three-engine business jet
  • ETOPS-free over water and remote terrain
  • Short-runway capability rare in the heavy-jet class

Dassault Falcon 900EX — strengths

  • Three-engine ETOPS-style intercontinental capability
  • Steep-approach certified (London City compatible)
  • Widest cabin in heavy-jet class

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 900LX
Geneva → Singaporefrom CHF 92,000
Dubai → Londonfrom $54,000
DASSAULT FALCON 900EX
Paris → Dubaifrom €58,000
Miami → Sao Paulofrom $54,000

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EXPERT VERDICT

The Falcon 900LX is the stronger all-rounder, but the Falcon 900EX still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.

The Falcon 900LX pulls ahead on 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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Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for

A tailored summary for the Falcon 900LX and Falcon 900EX: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 900LX

  • Reaches 4,750 nm non-stop — 6% more range than the Falcon 900EX, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.87, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 900EX (Mach 0.84).
  • Only modern three-engine business jet
  • ETOPS-free over water and remote terrain
  • Short-runway capability rare in the heavy-jet class

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

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 900EX

  • Three-engine ETOPS-style intercontinental capability
  • Steep-approach certified (London City compatible)
  • Widest cabin in heavy-jet class

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

Honest assessment

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 900LX

PROS

  • +Only modern three-engine business jet
  • +ETOPS-free over water and remote terrain
  • +Short-runway capability rare in the heavy-jet class
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.87) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 900EX.

CONS

  • Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Falcon 900EX on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 900EX

PROS

  • +Three-engine ETOPS-style intercontinental capability
  • +Steep-approach certified (London City compatible)
  • +Widest cabin in heavy-jet class

CONS

  • Slightly slower in cruise than the Falcon 900LX (Mach 0.84 vs Mach 0.87).

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

Ten-person corporate delegation, London to New York, sleeping westbound

OUR PICKFalcon 900LX

Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).

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SCENARIO 02

Multi-day Asia tour with two-stop routing and 14-passenger group

OUR PICKFalcon 900LX

Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).

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SCENARIO 03

Family of eight relocating with significant baggage on a 3,500 nm leg

OUR PICKFalcon 900LX

Longer range (4,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit

OUR PICKFalcon 900LX

Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → New York3,000 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
Paris → Dubai2,950 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
Miami → São Paulo3,500 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
Hong Kong → Sydney3,950 nmEitherBoth 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

Falcon 900LX vs Falcon 900EX — frequently asked

Falcon 900LX vs Falcon 900EX: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 900LX has a published range of 4,750 nm; the Dassault Falcon 900EX is rated at 4,500 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Falcon 900LX or Falcon 900EX?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.87 for the Dassault Falcon 900LX and Mach 0.84 for the Dassault Falcon 900EX. On a Geneva → Singapore-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 900LX seats 12–14; the Dassault Falcon 900EX seats 12–14. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Dassault Falcon 900LX vs the Dassault Falcon 900EX?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 900LX from from CHF 92,000, Dassault Falcon 900EX from from €58,000. 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 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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