Bombardier Bombardier Global Express XRS — Ultra Long Range charter aircraftDassault Dassault Falcon 7X — Ultra Long Range charter aircraft

Global Express XRS vs Falcon 7X

A Bombardier vs Dassault showdown in the ultra long range class. The Bombardier Global Express XRS carries 14–16 passengers with 6,150 nm of range; the Dassault Falcon 7X carries 14 with 5,950 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 8'2" versus 6'2" × 7'8", and runway numbers read 6,476 ft against 5,710 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 138,000 on the Express XRS, from CHF 175,000 on the Falcon 7X.

Bombardier Global Express XRS

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global Express XRS

The Bombardier Global Express XRS was the original ultra-long-range Bombardier — 6,150 nm of nonstop range, three living zones and the widest cabin in the ULR class until the Global 7500 arrived.

FULL BOMBARDIER GLOBAL EXPRESS XRS PAGE →
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.

FULL DASSAULT FALCON 7X PAGE →

SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICGlobal Express XRSFalcon 7X
Passengers14–1614
Range6,150 nm5,950 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.88Mach 0.90
Cabin height6'2"6'2"
Cabin width8'2"7'8"
Baggage195 cu ft140 cu ft
Runway6,476 ft5,710 ft

Bombardier Global Express XRS — strengths

  • Original ULR Bombardier
  • Wide-body three-zone cabin
  • Lower hourly cost than Global 6000/7500

Dassault Falcon 7X — strengths

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

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

BOMBARDIER GLOBAL EXPRESS XRS
Geneva → Singaporefrom CHF 138,000
Los Angeles → Sydneyfrom $148,000
DASSAULT FALCON 7X
Geneva → Tokyofrom CHF 175,000
Riyadh → New Yorkfrom $87,000

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

6,150 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Global Express XRS

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

Group capacity

Global Express XRS

Seats up to 16 — 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.

REQUEST A CHARTER QUOTE

Charter the Global Express XRS or the Falcon 7X.

Tell us your route — our desk returns a confirmed quote on both aircraft within 10 minutes, so you can compare like-for-like on your exact mission.

CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE

Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for

A tailored summary for the Global Express XRS and Falcon 7X: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

BOMBARDIER

Top reasons to choose the Global Express XRS

  • Bigger cabin envelope (6'2" tall × 8'2" wide) than the Falcon 7X — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
  • Seats up to 16 passengers vs 14 on the Falcon 7X — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • 195 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Falcon 7X.
  • Original ULR Bombardier
  • Wide-body three-zone cabin

BEST FOR

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 16 seats vs 14 on the Falcon 7X — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.

  • Non-stop ultra-long city pairs

    London → Singapore, Sydney → Los Angeles and Dubai → New York non-stop.

  • Two-stateroom rest

    Dedicated bedrooms for principals on 14-hour duty cycles.

  • Mission-critical diplomacy

    Speed, range and prestige for head-of-state and C-suite missions.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 7X

  • Cruises at Mach 0.90, trimming block time on every leg vs the Global Express XRS (Mach 0.88).
  • Lands in 5,710 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Global Express XRS cannot.
  • Only three-engine business jet in production
  • Certified for London City Airport
  • Dassault build quality

BEST FOR

  • Short-field departures

    5,710 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Global Express XRS cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.

  • Non-stop ultra-long city pairs

    London → Singapore, Sydney → Los Angeles and Dubai → New York non-stop.

  • Two-stateroom rest

    Dedicated bedrooms for principals on 14-hour duty cycles.

  • Mission-critical diplomacy

    Speed, range and prestige for head-of-state and C-suite missions.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Global Express XRS

PROS

  • +Original ULR Bombardier
  • +Wide-body three-zone cabin
  • +Lower hourly cost than Global 6000/7500
  • +Carries up to 16 passengers vs 14 on the Falcon 7X — better for larger groups.
  • +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

  • Slightly slower in cruise than the Falcon 7X (Mach 0.88 vs Mach 0.90).
  • Needs more runway than the Falcon 7X (6,476 ft vs 5,710 ft) — fewer short-field options.

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 7X

PROS

  • +Only three-engine business jet in production
  • +Certified for London City Airport
  • +Dassault build quality
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.90) trims block time on every leg vs the Global Express XRS.
  • +Shorter runway requirement (5,710 ft) unlocks airfields the Global Express XRS cannot use.

CONS

  • Maximum 14-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 14 — the Global Express XRS adds 2 seats.
  • Tighter baggage capacity than the Global Express XRS (140 cu ft vs 195 cu ft).

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 Express XRS

Longer range (6,150 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →

SCENARIO 02

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

OUR PICKGlobal Express XRS

Longer range (6,150 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →

SCENARIO 03

Family relocation Hong Kong → London with seven sleeping berths

OUR PICKGlobal Express XRS

Longer range (6,150 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →

SCENARIO 04

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

OUR PICKGlobal Express XRS

Longer range (6,150 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →

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 nmGlobal Express XRSOnly one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5850 nm > 5,950 nm).
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

Global Express XRS vs Falcon 7X — frequently asked

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

The Bombardier Global Express XRS has a published range of 6,150 nm; the Dassault Falcon 7X is rated at 5,950 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Global Express XRS or Falcon 7X?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.88 for the Bombardier Global Express XRS and Mach 0.90 for the Dassault Falcon 7X. 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 Bombardier Global Express XRS seats 14–16; the Dassault Falcon 7X seats 14. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Bombardier Global Express XRS vs the Dassault Falcon 7X?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Bombardier Global Express XRS from from CHF 138,000, Dassault Falcon 7X from from CHF 175,000. 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.

MORE COMPARISONS

Compare more ultra long ranges

GLOBAL EXPRESS XRS × FALCON 7X CLUSTER

Continue researching Global Express XRS or Falcon 7X

Not sure which to charter?

Tell us your route and party size — we'll recommend the right aircraft and send a confirmed quote in 10 minutes.

REQUEST A QUOTE
Enquire now