G550 vs Falcon 8X

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the ultra long range class.

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G550

The Gulfstream G550 set the standard for ultra-long-range business aviation. With 6,750 nm of range it connects London to Tokyo, New York to Dubai, or Hong Kong to Los Angeles nonstop — all in a three-zone cabin renowned for the lowest cabin altitude and noise levels in segment.

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DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 8X

The Dassault Falcon 8X is the longest and most flexible aircraft Dassault has ever built — 6,450 nm of range, three engines, and the quietest cabin in segment. Over 30 cabin layout options let owners and charter clients tailor the interior to mission profile.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRIC	G550	Falcon 8X
Passengers	16	14–16
Range	6,750 nm	6,450 nm
Cruise speed	Mach 0.885	Mach 0.90
Cabin height	6'2"	6'2"
Cabin width	7'4"	7'8"
Baggage	226 cu ft	140 cu ft
Runway	5,910 ft	5,880 ft

Gulfstream G550 — strengths

—6,750 nm range — true global reach
—Three living zones plus crew rest
—Industry-leading dispatch reliability

Dassault Falcon 8X — strengths

—Longest-range Falcon ever built
—Three-engine safety and ride
—Quietest ultra-long cabin

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

GULFSTREAM G550

London → Los Angeles	from £125,000
Dubai → Sydney	from $185,000

DASSAULT FALCON 8X

Geneva → Hong Kong	from CHF 215,000
Paris → Los Angeles	from €148,000

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

EXPERT VERDICT

The Falcon 8X is the stronger all-rounder, but the G550 still wins where it counts for the right mission.

The G550 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach; the Falcon 8X answers with cabin comfort, 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

G550

6,750 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Falcon 8X

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

Group capacity

Even

Matched specifications.

Airport access

Falcon 8X

Shorter 5,880 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Falcon 8X

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.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G550

PROS

+6,750 nm range — true global reach
+Three living zones plus crew rest
+Industry-leading dispatch reliability
+Larger baggage hold (226 cu ft) — useful for ski, golf or extended luggage vs the Falcon 8X.

CONS

−Slightly slower in cruise than the Falcon 8X (Mach 0.885 vs Mach 0.90).

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 8X

PROS

+Longest-range Falcon ever built
+Three-engine safety and ride
+Quietest ultra-long cabin
+Faster cruise (Mach 0.90) trims block time on every leg vs the G550.
+Wider cabin (7'8") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the G550.

CONS

−Tighter baggage capacity than the G550 (140 cu ft vs 226 cu ft).

ROUTE	DISTANCE	RECOMMENDED	WHY
London → Singapore	5,900 nm	Either	Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
New York → Tokyo	5,850 nm	Either	Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
Dubai → Los Angeles	7,250 nm	Either	Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning.
Hong Kong → New York	7,000 nm	Either	Both 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

G550 vs Falcon 8X — frequently asked

G550 vs Falcon 8X: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Gulfstream G550 has a published range of 6,750 nm; the Dassault Falcon 8X is rated at 6,450 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — G550 or Falcon 8X?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.885 for the Gulfstream G550 and Mach 0.90 for the Dassault Falcon 8X. On a London → Los Angeles-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Gulfstream G550 seats 16; the Dassault Falcon 8X seats 14–16. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Gulfstream G550 vs the Dassault Falcon 8X?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Gulfstream G550 from from £125,000, Dassault Falcon 8X from from CHF 215,000. 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.

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