A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the heavy jet class.
EMBRAER
The Embraer Legacy 600 is derived from the ERJ-135 regional jet — a true three-zone cabin with thirteen seats and 3,400 nm of range at a price below comparable Gulfstream and Falcon airframes.
FULL EMBRAER LEGACY 600 PAGE →DASSAULT
The Dassault Falcon 900EX combines three-engine redundancy with 4,500 nm of intercontinental range and the short-runway capability that defines the Falcon family. A favorite for African, South American and steep-approach operations.
FULL DASSAULT FALCON 900EX PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
| METRIC | Legacy 600 | Falcon 900EX |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 13 | 12–14 |
| Range | 3,400 nm | 4,500 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 | Mach 0.84 |
| Cabin height | 6'0" | 6'2" |
| Cabin width | 6'10" | 7'8" |
| Baggage | 240 cu ft | 127 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,610 ft | 5,360 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Marrakech | from CHF 32,000 |
| Sao Paulo → Buenos Aires | from $34,000 |
| Paris → Dubai | from €58,000 |
| Miami → Sao Paulo | from $54,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
the Falcon 900EX answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity, airport access and speed & block time. 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
Falcon 900EX
4,500 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Falcon 900EX
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'2" × 7'8") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Falcon 900EX
Seats up to 14 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Falcon 900EX
Shorter 5,360 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Falcon 900EX
Cruise of Mach 0.84 — 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
A tailored summary for the Legacy 600 and Falcon 900EX: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
EMBRAER
BEST FOR
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.
Family relocations
Range and payload for one-stop global moves with significant baggage.
DASSAULT
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Legacy 600's envelope, the 4,500 nm legs of the Falcon 900EX keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 14 seats vs 13 on the Legacy 600 — 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.
PROS & CONS
EMBRAER
PROS
CONS
DASSAULT
PROS
CONS
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Longer range (4,500 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | Falcon 900EX | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Dubai | 2,950 nm | Falcon 900EX | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Miami → São Paulo | 3,500 nm | Falcon 900EX | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3500 nm > 3,400 nm). |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 3,950 nm | Falcon 900EX | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3950 nm > 3,400 nm). |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
The Embraer Legacy 600 has a published range of 3,400 nm; the Dassault Falcon 900EX is rated at 4,500 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Embraer Legacy 600 and Mach 0.84 for the Dassault Falcon 900EX. On a Geneva → Marrakech-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Embraer Legacy 600 seats 13; the Dassault Falcon 900EX seats 12–14. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Embraer Legacy 600 from from CHF 32,000, Dassault Falcon 900EX from from €58,000. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
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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