Gulfstream G800 private jetDassault Falcon 6X private jet

G800 vs Falcon 6X

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

Gulfstream G800

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G800

The Gulfstream G800 is Gulfstream's longest-range aircraft ever — 8,000 nm at Mach 0.85 — pairing the G700's expansive cabin with the company's most efficient airframe. Four living zones, Symmetry flight deck and up to 20 panoramic Gulfstream windows.

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Dassault Falcon 6X

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 6X

The Dassault Falcon 6X has the tallest and widest purpose-built business-jet cabin in service — 6'6" tall and 8'6" wide. 5,500 nm of range and the same short-runway capability that defines the Falcon brand.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICG800Falcon 6X
Passengers13–1912–16
Range8,000 nm5,500 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.925Mach 0.85
Cabin height6'3"6'6"
Cabin width8'2"8'6"
Baggage195 cu ft155 cu ft
Runway6,000 ft5,480 ft

Gulfstream G800 — strengths

  • 8,000 nm range with full payload
  • Lowest cabin altitude in private aviation
  • Active-control sidesticks and Symmetry flight deck

Dassault Falcon 6X — strengths

  • Tallest and widest purpose-built BJ cabin
  • Steep-approach certified (London City capable)
  • New PW812D engines with FADEC

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

GULFSTREAM G800
Hong Kong → New Yorkfrom $196,000
Dubai → Los Angelesfrom $182,000
DASSAULT FALCON 6X
Geneva → Tokyofrom CHF 124,000
New York → São Paulofrom $78,000

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EXPERT VERDICT

Two closely-matched ultra long ranges — the right pick depends entirely on the mission, not the spec sheet.

The G800 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, group capacity and speed & block time; the Falcon 6X answers with cabin comfort and airport access. 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

G800

8,000 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Falcon 6X

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

Group capacity

G800

Seats up to 19 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

Falcon 6X

Shorter 5,480 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

G800

Cruise of Mach 0.93 — 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 G800 and Falcon 6X: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

GULFSTREAM

Top reasons to choose the G800

  • Reaches 8,000 nm non-stop — 45% more range than the Falcon 6X, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.925, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 6X (Mach 0.85).
  • Seats up to 19 passengers vs 16 on the Falcon 6X — 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 6X.
  • 8,000 nm range with full payload

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 6X's envelope, the 8,000 nm legs of the G800 keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 19 seats vs 16 on the Falcon 6X — 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.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 6X

  • Bigger cabin envelope (6'6" tall × 8'6" wide) than the G800 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
  • Lands in 5,480 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the G800 cannot.
  • Tallest and widest purpose-built BJ cabin
  • Steep-approach certified (London City capable)
  • New PW812D engines with FADEC

BEST FOR

  • Short-field departures

    5,480 ft balanced field unlocks airports the G800 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

GULFSTREAM

Gulfstream G800

PROS

  • +8,000 nm range with full payload
  • +Lowest cabin altitude in private aviation
  • +Active-control sidesticks and Symmetry flight deck
  • +Longer legs than the Falcon 6X (8,000 nm vs 5,500 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 19 passengers vs 16 on the Falcon 6X — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.925) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 6X.

CONS

  • Lower ceiling than the Falcon 6X (6'3" vs 6'6") — stand-up movement is restricted.
  • Needs more runway than the Falcon 6X (6,000 ft vs 5,480 ft) — fewer short-field options.

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 6X

PROS

  • +Tallest and widest purpose-built BJ cabin
  • +Steep-approach certified (London City capable)
  • +New PW812D engines with FADEC
  • +Taller cabin (6'6") than the G800 — easier to move around on long flights.
  • +Wider cabin (8'6") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the G800.
  • +Shorter runway requirement (5,480 ft) unlocks airfields the G800 cannot use.

CONS

  • Shorter range than the G800 (5,500 nm vs 8,000 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • Maximum 16-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 16 — the G800 adds 3 seats.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the G800 (Mach 0.85 vs Mach 0.925).
  • Tighter baggage capacity than the G800 (155 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 PICKG800

Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 02

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

OUR PICKG800

Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 03

Family relocation Hong Kong → London with seven sleeping berths

OUR PICKG800

Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

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

OUR PICKG800

Longer range (8,000 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → Singapore5,900 nmG800Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5900 nm > 5,500 nm).
New York → Tokyo5,850 nmG800Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5850 nm > 5,500 nm).
Dubai → Los Angeles7,250 nmG800Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7250 nm > 5,500 nm).
Hong Kong → New York7,000 nmG800Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (7000 nm > 5,500 nm).

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

FAQ

G800 vs Falcon 6X — frequently asked

G800 vs Falcon 6X: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Gulfstream G800 has a published range of 8,000 nm; the Dassault Falcon 6X is rated at 5,500 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — G800 or Falcon 6X?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.925 for the Gulfstream G800 and Mach 0.85 for the Dassault Falcon 6X. On a Hong Kong → New York-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Gulfstream G800 seats 13–19; the Dassault Falcon 6X seats 12–16. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Gulfstream G800 vs the Dassault Falcon 6X?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Gulfstream G800 from from $196,000, Dassault Falcon 6X from from CHF 124,000. 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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