Gulfstream Gulfstream G600 — Heavy Jet charter aircraftDassault Dassault Falcon 2000LXS — Heavy Jet charter aircraft

G600 vs Falcon 2000LXS

A Gulfstream vs Dassault showdown in the heavy jet class. The Gulfstream G600 carries 13–19 passengers with 6,600 nm of range; the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS carries 10 with 4,000 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'3" × 7'7" versus 6'2" × 7'8", and runway numbers read 5,700 ft against 4,675 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 158,000 on the Gulfstream G600, from CHF 64,000 on the Falcon 2000LXS.

Gulfstream G600

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G600

The Gulfstream G600 stretches the G500 platform to 6,600 nm of range — enough for London to Tokyo or New York to Dubai nonstop — with three living zones, Symmetry flight deck and panoramic Gulfstream windows.

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Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

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

METRICG600Falcon 2000LXS
Passengers13–1910
Range6,600 nm4,000 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.90Mach 0.85
Cabin height6'3"6'2"
Cabin width7'7"7'8"
Baggage175 cu ft131 cu ft
Runway5,700 ft4,675 ft

Gulfstream G600 — strengths

  • 6,600 nm true intercontinental range
  • Active-control sidesticks
  • Heavy-jet pricing with ultra-long-range capability

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS — strengths

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

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

GULFSTREAM G600
Geneva → Singaporefrom CHF 158,000
Hong Kong → Londonfrom $156,000
DASSAULT FALCON 2000LXS
Geneva → Riyadhfrom CHF 64,000
Teterboro → Los Angelesfrom $34,800

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EXPERT VERDICT

The G600 is the stronger all-rounder, but the Falcon 2000LXS still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.

The G600 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, group capacity and speed & block time; the Falcon 2000LXS 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

G600

6,600 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Even

Matched specifications.

Group capacity

G600

Seats up to 19 — 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

G600

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.

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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE

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

A tailored summary for the G600 and Falcon 2000LXS: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

GULFSTREAM

Top reasons to choose the G600

  • Reaches 6,600 nm non-stop — 65% more range than the Falcon 2000LXS, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.90, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 2000LXS (Mach 0.85).
  • Seats up to 19 passengers vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • 175 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Falcon 2000LXS.
  • 6,600 nm true intercontinental range

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 2000LXS's envelope, the 6,600 nm legs of the G600 keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 19 seats vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — 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

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 2000LXS

  • Lands in 4,675 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the G600 cannot.
  • Widest cabin in segment
  • London City certified
  • Industry-leading Dassault build quality

BEST FOR

  • Short-field departures

    4,675 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G600 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

Honest assessment

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G600

PROS

  • +6,600 nm true intercontinental range
  • +Active-control sidesticks
  • +Heavy-jet pricing with ultra-long-range capability
  • +Longer legs than the Falcon 2000LXS (6,600 nm vs 4,000 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 19 passengers vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.90) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 2000LXS.

CONS

  • Needs more runway than the Falcon 2000LXS (5,700 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
  • +Shorter runway requirement (4,675 ft) unlocks airfields the G600 cannot use.

CONS

  • Shorter range than the G600 (4,000 nm vs 6,600 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • Maximum 10-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 10 — the G600 adds 9 seats.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the G600 (Mach 0.85 vs Mach 0.90).
  • Tighter baggage capacity than the G600 (131 cu ft vs 175 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

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

OUR PICKG600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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SCENARIO 02

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

OUR PICKG600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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SCENARIO 03

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

OUR PICKG600

Longer range (6,600 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit

OUR PICKG600

Larger cabin seats the full group (13–19).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → New York3,000 nmG600Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Paris → Dubai2,950 nmG600Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Miami → São Paulo3,500 nmG600Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Hong Kong → Sydney3,950 nmG600Only 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

G600 vs Falcon 2000LXS — frequently asked

G600 vs Falcon 2000LXS: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Gulfstream G600 has a published range of 6,600 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 — G600 or Falcon 2000LXS?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.90 for the Gulfstream G600 and Mach 0.85 for the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS. 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 Gulfstream G600 seats 13–19; 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 G600 vs the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Gulfstream G600 from from CHF 158,000, 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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