G450 vs Falcon 2000LXS

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the heavy jet class.

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G450

The Gulfstream G450 delivers full transatlantic capability and the unmistakable Gulfstream cabin experience at heavy-jet pricing. 4,350 nm of range puts London–New York, Dubai–London and coast-to-coast US nonstop within easy reach for up to 14 passengers.

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DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS combines wide-body heavy-jet cabin space with short-runway capability that rivals super-midsize jets. Ten passengers fly transcontinental in genuine comfort, with access to airports most heavy jets cannot use — including London City.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRIC	G450	Falcon 2000LXS
Passengers	14	10
Range	4,350 nm	4,000 nm
Cruise speed	Mach 0.88	Mach 0.85
Cabin height	6'2"	6'2"
Cabin width	7'4"	7'8"
Baggage	169 cu ft	131 cu ft
Runway	5,600 ft	4,675 ft

Gulfstream G450 — strengths

—Full transatlantic in a heavy-jet bracket
—Gulfstream cabin experience
—Three living zones

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS — strengths

—Widest cabin in segment
—London City certified
—Industry-leading Dassault build quality

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

GULFSTREAM G450

Teterboro → London	from $95,000
Geneva → New York	from CHF 110,000

DASSAULT FALCON 2000LXS

Geneva → Riyadh	from CHF 64,000
Teterboro → Los Angeles	from $58,000

All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.

EXPERT VERDICT

Two closely-matched heavy jets — the right pick depends entirely on the mission, not the spec sheet.

The G450 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, group capacity and speed & block time; the Falcon 2000LXS answers with cabin comfort and 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

G450

4,350 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Falcon 2000LXS

Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 7'8") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

G450

Seats up to 14 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

Falcon 2000LXS

Shorter 4,675 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

G450

Cruise of Mach 0.88 — 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

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G450

PROS

+Full transatlantic in a heavy-jet bracket
+Gulfstream cabin experience
+Three living zones
+Longer legs than the Falcon 2000LXS (4,350 nm vs 4,000 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
+Carries up to 14 passengers vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — better for larger groups.
+Faster cruise (Mach 0.88) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 2000LXS.

CONS

−Needs more runway than the Falcon 2000LXS (5,600 ft vs 4,675 ft) — fewer short-field options.

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

PROS

+Widest cabin in segment
+London City certified
+Industry-leading Dassault build quality
+Wider cabin (7'8") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the G450.
+Shorter runway requirement (4,675 ft) unlocks airfields the G450 cannot use.

CONS

−Shorter range than the G450 (4,000 nm vs 4,350 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
−Maximum 10-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 10 — the G450 adds 4 seats.
−Slightly slower in cruise than the G450 (Mach 0.85 vs Mach 0.88).
−Tighter baggage capacity than the G450 (131 cu ft vs 169 cu ft).

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	G450	Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3950 nm > 4,000 nm).

Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.

FAQ

G450 vs Falcon 2000LXS — frequently asked

G450 vs Falcon 2000LXS: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Gulfstream G450 has a published range of 4,350 nm; the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is rated at 4,000 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — G450 or Falcon 2000LXS?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.88 for the Gulfstream G450 and Mach 0.85 for the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS. On a Teterboro → London-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Gulfstream G450 seats 14; the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS seats 10. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Gulfstream G450 vs the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Gulfstream G450 from from $95,000, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS from from CHF 64,000. 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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