Heavy Jet
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS charter
The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a heavy jet built by Dassault Aviation with a published range of about 4,000 nm, typically carrying 8–10 passengers.
Unverified Specifications source: Dassault Falcon: Falcon 2000LXS specifications (cabin 74 in x 92 in x 26.18 ft, converted to ft) (https://www.dassaultfalcon.com/businessjets/falcon-2000lxs/)
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- published, not practical
- Cruise
- Not yet verified
- Passengers
- 8–10
- max 10 certified
- Cabin (H × W × L)
- 6.2 × 7.7 × 26.2 ft
- Baggage
- 130.6 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
Where the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS can fly nonstop
Screened against our route set with a practical-range margin.
Of 104 city pairs we cover, the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS can typically fly 95 nonstop.
| Route | Distance | Range |
|---|---|---|
| New York – Dubai | 5,951 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| London – Los Angeles | 4,718 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| Geneva – Aspen | 4,543 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| New York – São Paulo | 4,162 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| London – Aspen | 4,140 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| Hong Kong – Sydney | 3,993 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| London – Miami | 3,823 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| Nice – New York | 3,464 nm | Nonstop in good conditions |
| Geneva – New York | 3,352 nm | Nonstop in good conditions |
| London – Washington, D.C. | 3,179 nm | Nonstop |
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS charter cost
Charter pricing for heavy jets in our model runs US$8,500–US$13,000 per flight hour Estimate. Individual aircraft vary with age, interior, operator and base. This is the cost to charter, not to buy.
London to Washington, D.C.: about 7 h 35 min, US$103,000–US$158,000 one way.
Dubai to Singapore: about 7 h 35 min, US$103,000–US$157,000 one way.
New York to Paris: about 7 h 30 min, US$102,000–US$157,000 one way.
Other heavy jets
| Aircraft | Range | Passengers | Baggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Legacy 650E | 3,900 nm | 13–14 | 286 cu ft |
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | 4,000 nm | 9–10 | 115 cu ft |
| Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | 4,000 nm | 8–10 | 130.6 cu ft |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4,350 nm | 12–14 | — |
| Dassault Falcon 900EX | 4,500 nm | 10–12 | 127 cu ft |
| Gulfstream G500 | 5,300 nm | 12–14 | 175 cu ft |
Falcon 2000LXS charter: a big Falcon cabin on two engines
The Falcon 2000LXS is Dassault's twin-engine large-cabin jet: a wide Falcon cross-section in a shorter, efficient aircraft with a published range of about 4,000 nautical miles. It typically carries eight to ten passengers, and in our data it flies 95 of the 104 corridors we list without a stop. It is still in production, so you will find both recent deliveries and well-kept older examples on the charter market.
The tiles and tables above show the numbers our site uses: range, passengers, a cabin about 6.2 ft high, 7.7 ft wide and 26.2 ft long, about 130.6 cubic feet of baggage space, the corridors it can fly nonstop and the hourly band our pricing model applies to its class. These are published manufacturer figures from Dassault's Falcon 2000LXS page, sourced but not independently audited. We have no published cruise speed or sleeping figure in our record, so we keep those qualitative.
JetPriceCheck is a charter broker. We do not own or operate aircraft. We ask licensed operators for suitable Falcon 2000LXS options, compare them and stay with you until you land. Start on the JetPriceCheck homepage or read on.
Where the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS fits
A heavy jet in our model, a "super-midsize plus" in feel
Our pricing model places the Falcon 2000LXS in the heavy-jet category, alongside the Challenger 650, Legacy 650E and Gulfstream G450. Its cabin is as wide and tall as far larger Falcons, but shorter, which puts it in a useful middle ground: more room than a super-midsize jet, lower running costs than a long-range flagship. For how the classes compare, see our private jet sizes guide.
A long family history
The 2000LXS is the latest step in the Falcon 2000 line, which first flew in the 1990s, as its Wikipedia entry records. The LXS version added winglets, updated avionics and a revised interior, and Dassault has promoted its short-field performance. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C engines power it. For a charter passenger, the lineage matters because many operators and crews know the type well, and maintenance support is widespread.
Airport access
A twin-engine jet of this size can use many airports that longer aircraft find awkward: smaller regional fields close to a final destination, resort airports and city airports with limited parking. Each airport still needs the operator's approval for the aircraft and crew, and we check that before we present an option.
Inside the Falcon 2000LXS cabin
At about 7.7 ft wide and 6.2 ft high, the Falcon 2000LXS cabin shares its cross-section with the Falcon 900 family and the long-range 7X and 8X. It is a stand-up, flat-floor space that feels generous for its class. The trade-off is length: at about 26.2 ft, it has room for two seating areas rather than three.
Typical layouts on a Falcon 2000LXS private jet
- Forward club: four wide seats facing each other, near the galley.
- Aft section: a second four-seat club or a dining group, or a club opposite a three-seat divan.
- Lavatory: at the rear, next to the baggage area on many aircraft.
Our data gives a typical load of eight to ten passengers, with ten as the maximum in our record. For long trips, six to eight is the comfortable number. On a night crossing, the divan and fully reclining seats let some passengers rest, but the cabin is not built around a private stateroom. Our private jet interior guide explains the layout terms.
Baggage
Published figures give about 130.6 cubic feet of baggage space, more than the Challenger 650 and Falcon 900EX in our records. That is generous for eight passengers with suitcases, and it usually swallows golf bags and skis if we know in advance. Whether the hold is accessible in flight depends on the configuration; we confirm it on the specific tail.
Falcon 2000LXS range in practice
A published range of 4,000 nm assumes ideal conditions. Our screen takes roughly 85% of it as usable once passengers, baggage, winds and reserves are included, giving a practical reach of about 3,400 nm. It also adds 5% to great-circle distance for routing. Our private jet range tool explains the method.
Corridors the Falcon 2000LXS flies nonstop
On that screen the aircraft covers 95 of our 104 corridors nonstop. These are screening estimates, not flight plans. The longest include:
- London to Washington, D.C., about 3,180 nm, and London to New York and London to Boston.
- New York to Paris and Madrid to New York, both classic transatlantic business trips.
- London, Madrid and Paris to Dubai, and Dubai to Singapore.
- Riyadh to London, Dubai to Mumbai and Tokyo to Singapore.
- Coast-to-coast in the US, from New York to Los Angeles, and Miami to Los Angeles.
- Islands and resorts: New York to Nassau and Cancún, Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, Dubai to Malé, and the Mediterranean hops to Ibiza and Olbia.
Marginal: Geneva and Nice to New York
Geneva to New York (about 3,350 nm) and Nice to New York (about 3,460 nm) sit between the aircraft's practical and published range once routing is added. Our screen marks them as marginal: westbound headwinds in winter can make a stop necessary, while a light load and favourable winds may allow a nonstop. The operator decides on the day. If a nonstop matters, the Gulfstream G500 is the next step up in our heavy-jet list.
Where it needs a fuel stop
Seven corridors exceed the Falcon 2000LXS's published range on our screen: London to Miami, London to Aspen, London to Los Angeles, Geneva to Aspen, New York to São Paulo, Hong Kong to Sydney and New York to Dubai. A stop adds time on the ground, not necessarily cost, but for those trips a longer-range aircraft is usually the better choice.
Falcon 2000LXS charter cost
The cost section above shows the band our pricing model uses for heavy jets: about USD 8,500 to 13,000 per flight hour. The band is drawn from published market rate guides and gives estimates, not quotes. A specific Falcon 2000LXS may price anywhere in that range depending on its age, interior, operator and base.
What moves the final figure:
- Positioning. A one-way trip often means an empty return. Our model applies a 1.6 positioning factor to one-way estimates; round trips and aircraft already near you look better value.
- Crew costs, including hotels on overnights and a relief crew on long duty days.
- Airport, handling and navigation charges, which vary by country.
- Catering, connectivity and winter de-icing, charged at cost.
- Waiting days between legs if the aircraft stays with you.
Our private jet cost guide explains each item. For an actual number, request a Falcon 2000LXS quote from JetPriceCheck and we will compare what licensed operators offer on your dates.
Empty legs
Falcon 2000LXS aircraft often reposition between Europe, the Gulf and the US. If your plans can bend to an aircraft's schedule, an empty leg can be far cheaper than a full charter. See our empty-leg flights page.
Falcon 2000LXS versus other heavy jets
The table compares the aircraft with the heavy jets clients most often weigh it against, using the specifications in our records.
| Aircraft | Range | Typical passengers | Baggage | How it compares with a Falcon 2000LXS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 650 | 4,000 nm | 9–10 | 115 cu ft | Same published range; slightly wider cabin in our data; less baggage space. |
| Falcon 900EX | 4,500 nm | 10–12 | 127 cu ft | Same cross-section, longer cabin and three engines; out of production. |
| Legacy 650E | 3,900 nm | 13–14 | 286 cu ft | More seats and much more baggage; slightly less range; out of production. |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4,350 nm | 12–14 | not published in our data | Longer cabin and more range; out of production. |
| Gulfstream G500 | 5,300 nm | 12–14 | 175 cu ft | New-generation Gulfstream with far more range and a longer cabin. |
The heavy-jet category page lists the whole class, and our aircraft guide compares every category. Asking for "a Falcon 2000LXS or similar" often surfaces an aircraft that is better positioned for your date.
Falcon 2000LXS or Challenger 650?
These two are the most common head-to-head in this class. Our records give both 4,000 nm of range. The Challenger's cabin is a touch wider and slightly shorter; the Falcon carries more baggage in our data and is still in production. In practice, age, refit and where the aircraft is based usually decide it.
Who a Falcon 2000LXS charter suits
- Groups of four to eight crossing the Atlantic from London or Paris to the US East Coast, where it flies nonstop on our screen.
- European and Gulf business travel, such as Riyadh to London or Dubai to Geneva, with a full-size cabin at a heavy-jet rate.
- Families heading to islands and resorts with plenty of luggage.
- Travellers who want Falcon handling and airport access without paying for a long-range flagship.
It is less suited to groups of more than ten, to trips that need a private stateroom, and to the longest sectors on our list.
How we source a Falcon 2000LXS
Before we present an aircraft, we check with the operator:
- Certificate and operator, confirming commercial operation under a valid air operator certificate.
- Year and refit, which decide seats, finishes and connectivity.
- Layout, including the divan and how many seats recline fully.
- Connectivity on your route; see our private jet amenities guide for what to ask.
- Airport approvals at both ends.
- Base and positioning, the biggest price driver on one-way trips.
- Emissions data if your company reports it; our private jet emissions guide covers the basics.
Planning a transatlantic Falcon 2000LXS flight
Because the aircraft works close to the edge of its range on some Atlantic pairs, a little planning goes a long way:
- Direction and season. Westbound flights from Europe usually face headwinds, which are strongest in winter. An eastbound crossing that is comfortably nonstop can need a stop on the way back. We ask the operator for both directions before you commit.
- Load. Passenger count and baggage weight both eat into range. If the trip is marginal, travelling lighter or with one or two fewer guests can make the difference.
- Departure airport. On pairs such as Geneva to New York, the choice of departure and arrival airport changes the distance. We compare the options in our directory of private jet routes.
- Fuel-stop planning. If a stop is likely, the operator picks an airport with quick turnarounds, usually on the Atlantic coast of Canada, Ireland or Iceland. Passengers normally stay aboard.
- Customs. Your first landing in the US must be at an airport with border services. International arrivals also mean advance passenger data, which the operator files.
- Night or day. Morning departures from Europe arrive in the US early afternoon local time, which suits business trips; overnight flights save a day but give less room to sleep than a larger cabin.
Frequently asked questions about the Falcon 2000LXS
How far can a Falcon 2000LXS fly?
Dassault publishes a range of about 4,000 nm. On our practical screen it flies 95 of the 104 corridors we list nonstop, including London to New York and Paris to New York. Geneva and Nice to New York are marginal.
How many passengers does a Falcon 2000LXS carry?
Typically eight to ten in our data. Six to eight is comfortable on long trips.
Can a Falcon 2000LXS fly across the Atlantic?
Yes, on many routes. London, Paris and Madrid to New York are nonstop on our screen. Longer pairs such as London to Miami need a fuel stop.
What does a Falcon 2000LXS charter cost per hour?
Our pricing model uses USD 8,500 to 13,000 per flight hour for heavy jets as an estimate, based on published market rates. Real quotes add positioning, crew, fees and extras.
Is the Falcon 2000LXS still made?
Yes. Our record lists it as in production, so recent deliveries sit alongside older aircraft on the charter market.
The Falcon 2000LXS is one of the most versatile aircraft in the heavy-jet class. Tell us your route, your group and how much luggage you carry, and we will return with specific aircraft and firm operator quotes.