Ultra Long Range Jet
Dassault Falcon 7X charter
The Dassault Falcon 7X is an ultra long range jet built by Dassault Aviation with a published range of about 5,950 nm, typically carrying 12–14 passengers.
Unverified Specifications source: Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X, specifications table (cabin 1.88 m x 2.34 m x 11.91 m excluding cockpit and baggage; produced 2005-2023; Dassault's 7X page is gone) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Falcon_7X); Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X, specifications table (cabin 1.88 m x 2.34 m x 11.91 m excluding cockpit and baggage; produced 2005-2023; Dassault's 7X page is gone) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Falcon_7X)
- Range
- 5,950 nm
- published, not practical
- Cruise
- Not yet verified
- Passengers
- 12–14
- max 16 certified
- Cabin (H × W × L)
- 6.2 × 7.7 × 39.1 ft
- Baggage
- Not yet verified
- In production
- No
Where the Dassault Falcon 7X can fly nonstop
Screened against our route set with a practical-range margin.
Of 104 city pairs we cover, the Dassault Falcon 7X can typically fly 103 nonstop.
| Route | Distance | Range |
|---|---|---|
| New York – Dubai | 5,951 nm | Fuel stop likely |
| London – Los Angeles | 4,718 nm | Nonstop |
| Geneva – Aspen | 4,543 nm | Nonstop |
| New York – São Paulo | 4,162 nm | Nonstop |
| London – Aspen | 4,140 nm | Nonstop |
| Hong Kong – Sydney | 3,993 nm | Nonstop |
| London – Miami | 3,823 nm | Nonstop |
| Nice – New York | 3,464 nm | Nonstop |
| Geneva – New York | 3,352 nm | Nonstop |
| London – Washington, D.C. | 3,179 nm | Nonstop |
Dassault Falcon 7X charter cost
Charter pricing for ultra long range jets in our model runs US$12,500–US$17,500 per flight hour Estimate. Individual aircraft vary with age, interior, operator and base. This is the cost to charter, not to buy.
London to Los Angeles: about 10 h 45 min, US$214,000–US$300,000 one way.
Geneva to Aspen: about 10 h 20 min, US$207,000–US$289,000 one way.
New York to São Paulo: about 9 h 30 min, US$190,000–US$266,000 one way.
Other ultra long range jets
| Aircraft | Range | Passengers | Baggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Global 5500 | 5,900 nm | 13–15 | — |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | 5,950 nm | 12–14 | — |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | 6,450 nm | 12–14 | 140 cu ft |
| Bombardier Global 6500 | 6,600 nm | 13–15 | — |
| Gulfstream G600 | 6,600 nm | 14–16 | 175 cu ft |
| Gulfstream G550 | 6,750 nm | 14–16 | 170 cu ft |
| Gulfstream G650 | 7,000 nm | 14–16 | 195 cu ft |
| Bombardier Global 7500 | 7,700 nm | 14–17 | — |
| Gulfstream G700 | 7,750 nm | 14–17 | 195 cu ft |
| Bombardier Global 8000 | 8,000 nm | 12–14 | — |
Falcon 7X charter: Dassault's first trijet flagship
The Falcon 7X is the aircraft that turned Dassault into a serious long-range player. It is a three-engine, large-cabin business jet with a published range of about 5,950 nautical miles, a typical load of 12 to 14 passengers and a certified maximum of 16. It first flew in the mid-2000s and, according to its Wikipedia entry, production ended in 2023. Every Falcon 7X you can charter today is therefore a pre-owned aircraft, and that shapes how we source one.
The tiles and tables above show our dataset's view of the aircraft: range, passengers, cabin dimensions, the corridors it can fly nonstop and the hourly band our pricing model uses for its category. The specifications are published figures (drawn from the Wikipedia specifications table, since Dassault no longer keeps a 7X page), sourced but not independently audited. We have no published cruise, baggage or sleeping figure in our record, so we describe those qualitatively rather than invent a number.
JetPriceCheck is a charter broker. We do not own or operate aircraft. We ask licensed operators for suitable Falcon 7X options, compare them line by line and stay with you until you land. You can start from the JetPriceCheck homepage or read on for what to expect.
What sets the Dassault Falcon 7X apart
Three engines, one design idea
Most large-cabin jets have two engines. The Dassault Falcon 7X has three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307 engines, two on the rear fuselage and one in the tail. Dassault's argument is that a trijet can be lighter and more efficient for its mission, and that it gives flexibility when planning routes over oceans or remote terrain. For you in the cabin, the difference is invisible. For the operator, it can simplify some long over-water routings.
The first business jet flown by wire
The 7X was the first business jet built with digital fly-by-wire flight controls, a technology Dassault carried over from its Rafale fighter programme. Crews talk about stable handling on approach and lower workload in turbulence. It also paved the way for the later Falcon 8X and Falcon 6X, which share the same philosophy.
Out of production, not out of service
The end of production does not mean the end of the aircraft. A large fleet remains in service worldwide, Dassault continues to support it, and many 7Xs have been refurbished with new interiors and connectivity. What it does mean is that the youngest Falcon 7X is now a few years old and the oldest is nearly two decades old. The quality of a 7X charter depends far more on the individual tail than it would on a new-build aircraft, so our checks focus on year, refit and maintenance status.
Inside the Falcon 7X cabin
Published figures put the Falcon 7X cabin at about 6.2 ft high, 7.7 ft wide and 39.1 ft long, excluding the cockpit and baggage area. That is a stand-up, flat-floor space long enough for three distinct zones. It shares its cross-section with the rest of the modern Falcon family, so it feels narrower than the widest Gulfstream and Bombardier cabins, but it is comfortable for most groups. For a broader picture of what the numbers mean in practice, our private jet interior guide explains layouts and seating terms.
Typical Falcon 7X interior layouts
Operators have configured their aircraft differently, but a common pattern is:
- Forward club: four large seats facing each other, close to the galley and crew area.
- Mid-cabin: a four-seat dining or conference group, or a second club with a side divan.
- Aft lounge or stateroom: a divan or bed, with direct access to the rear lavatory on many aircraft.
The typical charter load in our data is 12 to 14 passengers, with 16 as the certified maximum. On an overnight crossing, plan on fewer: the number of people who can sleep flat depends on the layout, and our record carries no published sleeping figure. We confirm berths tail by tail.
Baggage and amenities
Our record has no published baggage volume for the Falcon 7X, so we will not quote one. The baggage hold is accessible in flight on many long-range Falcons, but confirm it on the specific aircraft. Connectivity, galley equipment and entertainment vary by refit; our private jet amenities guide lists what to ask for. If you are travelling with skis, golf bags or oversized cases, tell us early so we can check fit.
Falcon 7X range in practice
The published 5,950 nm assumes ideal conditions. Our screen takes roughly 85% of published range as usable once passengers, baggage, winds and reserves are added, which gives the Falcon 7X a practical reach of about 5,060 nm. It also adds 5% to the great-circle distance for routing. The method, and its limits, are explained on our private jet range tool.
Corridors the Falcon 7X flies nonstop
On that screen the Falcon 7X covers 103 of the 104 corridors we list. These are screening estimates, not flight plans. Among the longest:
- London to Los Angeles, about 4,720 nm in our data, the longest nonstop on the list.
- Geneva to Aspen and London to Aspen, subject to the operator's approval for Aspen itself.
- New York to São Paulo, a long north-south sector with few time-zone changes.
- Hong Kong to Sydney and Dubai to Singapore in Asia and the Gulf.
- Transatlantic pairs: London, Paris, Geneva, Madrid and Nice to New York, and London to Boston, Washington, D.C. and Miami.
- Europe to the Gulf: London, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Madrid, Nice, Rome and Zurich to Dubai; Riyadh to London.
The exception: New York to Dubai
New York to Dubai is about 5,950 nm great circle in our data. With the routing allowance that exceeds the Falcon 7X's published range, so our screen marks it as a fuel stop. A technical stop in Europe is common practice and adds only an hour or so on the ground, but if you want the trip nonstop, the Gulfstream G600, Gulfstream G650 or Bombardier Global 7500 are the aircraft to compare.
Short sectors
The 7X also appears on short routes such as London to Paris or Milan to Rome. It will fly them comfortably, but for a one-hour hop it is more aircraft than you need. Unless it is already in position or the leg sits inside a longer trip, a smaller jet is usually better value, and we will say so.
Falcon 7X charter cost
The cost section above shows the band our pricing model uses for ultra-long-range jets: about USD 12,500 to 17,500 per flight hour. That band comes from published market rate guides and gives estimates, not quotes. The real price for a Falcon 7X charter depends on the aircraft, its operator and its base.
Because the 7X is out of production, you will often find it priced within the category band rather than at the top of it, but older is not automatically cheaper. A recently refitted aircraft with good connectivity can command a rate close to newer rivals.
Other items that move a quote:
- Positioning. On a one-way trip the aircraft often has to return empty. Our model applies a positioning factor of 1.6 to one-way estimates to reflect that, which is why round trips and well-positioned aircraft often look better value.
- Crew. Very long sectors may need an augmented crew, and overnights add hotels.
- Airport, handling and navigation charges, which vary by country and airport.
- Catering, connectivity and winter de-icing, charged at cost.
- Waiting days if the aircraft stays with you between legs.
Our private jet cost guide explains each driver. When you are ready for real numbers, ask JetPriceCheck for a Falcon 7X quote and we will compare what licensed operators can offer on your dates.
Empty legs
Because many Falcon 7X trips are one way, repositioning flights come up regularly. If your dates can follow the aircraft, an empty leg can bring a long sector down to a fraction of the usual price. See our empty-leg flights page.
Falcon 7X versus its rivals on our site
The table below compares the Falcon 7X with the aircraft charter clients most often weigh it against, using the specifications in our records.
| Aircraft | Range | Typical passengers | Cabin width / length | How it compares with a Falcon 7X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon 8X | 6,450 nm | 12–14 | 7.7 / 42.7 ft | Stretched successor: same cross-section, about 3.6 ft more cabin and 500 nm more range. |
| Global 5500 | 5,900 nm | 13–15 | 7.9 / 40.8 ft | Similar range, slightly wider cabin, and still in production. |
| Gulfstream G600 | 6,600 nm | 14–16 | 7.6 / 45.2 ft | Longer cabin and more range; flies New York to Dubai on the edge. |
| Global 6500 | 6,600 nm | 13–15 | 7.9 / 43.3 ft | Wider and longer cabin, more range; usually a higher rate. |
| Gulfstream G550 | 6,750 nm | 14–16 | 7.3 / 43.9 ft | Another out-of-production long-range favourite; narrower cabin, more range. |
The spread across the ultra-long-range jet category matters when you are flexible: asking for "a 7X or similar" often surfaces a better-positioned aircraft. Our aircraft guide and private jet sizes guide compare every class.
Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X?
The two aircraft are close relatives. The 8X is a stretched derivative of the 7X with more range and a longer cabin. On most of our corridors both fly nonstop, so the practical question is whether the extra cabin length matters for your group. For eight or fewer passengers on a transatlantic trip, a well-kept 7X is often the sensible choice. For a full cabin on a night flight, the 8X's extra space is worth pricing.
Who a Dassault Falcon 7X charter suits
The Falcon 7X is a strong fit for:
- Groups of six to twelve on long trips who want a stand-up cabin and a place to rest without paying for the widest aircraft in the class.
- Transatlantic and Europe–Gulf itineraries, where it flies almost every pair we list nonstop.
- European departures, where Falcons are well represented in operator fleets and positioning can be shorter.
- Trips that end at demanding airports, where Dassault's handling and field performance are well regarded. Each airport still needs the operator's approval.
It is less suited to the largest groups on overnight flights, who may prefer a wider or longer cabin, and to short regional hops, where a smaller jet costs less.
How we source a pre-owned Falcon 7X
Since every Falcon 7X is now pre-owned, we check more than availability before we present one:
- Operator and certificate. The aircraft must be operated commercially under a valid air operator certificate.
- Year of manufacture and refit history. A 2008 aircraft and a 2020 aircraft can feel very different inside, and a recent refit often matters more than the build year.
- Layout and berths. We confirm seat count and how many can sleep flat for overnight trips.
- Connectivity. Ask which system is fitted and whether it covers your route, especially over oceans.
- Airport approvals for any demanding destination on the itinerary.
- Base and positioning, which usually drive the price more than the aircraft itself.
- Emissions reporting if your company tracks it; our private jet emissions guide explains the options.
Planning a long Falcon 7X trip
A few points we work through with you and the operator before a long sector:
- Departure time. Eastbound overnight crossings let you sleep and arrive in the morning; westbound daytime flights keep your body clock closer to home.
- Crew duty. The operator decides whether an augmented crew is needed, based on its approved flight-time limitations. It can affect the price.
- Customs and immigration. Your first landing in a new country must be at an airport with border services, which can shape the choice of arrival airport.
- Catering. Long flights mean several meals. Tell us about dietary needs early, especially from smaller airports.
- Winter. Ski trips bring de-icing and weather holds, so we build a buffer into the schedule.
Frequently asked questions about the Falcon 7X
How far can a Falcon 7X fly?
The published range is about 5,950 nm. On our practical screen it flies 103 of the 104 corridors we list nonstop, including London to Los Angeles. New York to Dubai needs a fuel stop.
Is the Falcon 7X still in production?
No. According to its Wikipedia entry, production ended in 2023. The aircraft remains widely in service and supported, and its stretched successor, the Falcon 8X, is still built.
How many passengers does a Falcon 7X carry?
Typically 12 to 14 in our data, with a certified maximum of 16. On an overnight flight, fewer passengers can sleep flat; we confirm berths on the specific aircraft.
What does it cost to charter a Falcon 7X?
Our pricing model, built on published market rates, uses USD 12,500 to 17,500 per flight hour for the category as an estimate. Positioning, crew, fees and extras are added in a real quote, which depends on the aircraft and operator.
What is the difference between the Falcon 7X and the Falcon 8X?
The 8X is a longer derivative of the 7X. In our records it has about 500 nm more range and a cabin about 3.6 ft longer, with the same height and width.
The Falcon 7X remains one of the most capable long-range jets on the charter market, and a well-maintained one is often good value. Tell us your route, your group and your dates, and we will come back with specific aircraft, their year and refit, and firm operator quotes.