Dassault Falcon 7X vs Gulfstream G650
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,950 nm for the Falcon 7X. The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,552 cu ft for the Falcon 7X. The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 492 kts for the Falcon 7X.
Falcon 7X or G650?
Which flies further, the Falcon 7X or the G650?
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,950 nm for the Falcon 7X.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 7X or the G650?
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,552 cu ft for the Falcon 7X.
Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or the G650?
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 492 kts for the Falcon 7X.
Which seats more passengers?
The Falcon 7X seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 7X or the G650?
Pre-owned, the Falcon 7X sells for about $14.5 million to $23.5 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $54 million (2017) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in Mexico?
1 Falcon 7X and 1 G650 are on the Mexican AFAC charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Falcon 7X vs G650 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the AFAC air taxi permit records (checked 18 October 2026).
| Specification | Falcon 7X Dassault | G650 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 5,950 nm (11,019 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 492 kts | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 | Mach 0.925 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,710 ft (best) | 5,858 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,070 ft (best) | 2,680 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 16 (best) | 13 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin length | 39 ft 1 in (11.91 m) | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 1,552 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft (best) |
| Windows | 28 (best) | 16 |
| Cabin altitude | 6,000 ft at 51,000 ft | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 3 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR725 |
| Thrust per engine | 6,402 lbf | 16,900 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 70,000 lb | 99,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 31,940 lb | 44,200 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2007 | 2012 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $54M (2017) | $64.5M (2013) |
| Pre-owned price | $14.5M to $23.5M | $43M to $53M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,963 | $8,366 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Mexico charter list | 1 aircraft | 1 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Dassault Falcon 7X
- Seats
- 12 to 16 (max 19)
- Range
- 5,950 nm
- Cabin
- 1,552 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in Mexico
Mexican operators: Aerolíneas Ejecutivas
Falcon 7X specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream G650
- Seats
- 13 (max 19)
- Range
- 7,000 nm
- Cabin
- 2,138 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in Mexico
Mexican operators: Aerovics
G650 specs, interior and price →Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Falcon 7X or the G650?+
The G650 flies further: 7,000 nm against 5,950 nm for the Falcon 7X.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 7X or the G650?+
The G650 has the bigger cabin: 2,138 cu ft against 1,552 cu ft for the Falcon 7X.
Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or the G650?+
The G650 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 492 kts for the Falcon 7X.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Falcon 7X seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 13 for the G650.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 7X or the G650?+
Pre-owned, the Falcon 7X sells for about $14.5 million to $23.5 million (October 2026) and the G650 for about $43 million to $53 million (September 2026). New, they listed at $54 million (2017) and $64.5 million (2013).
Which is easier to charter in Mexico?+
1 Falcon 7X and 1 G650 are on the Mexican AFAC charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- AVweb: Falcon 7X approved for steep approaches (2009)
- Jetcraft: Dassault Falcon 7X Overview (YouTube)
- Guardian Jet: Falcon 7X brochure and operating costs
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X, accidents and incidents (BEA final report, 2016)
- VistaJet Falcon 7X
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.A.155
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 255 (2015)
- Dassault: Falcon family at a glance
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 26 (2008)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 222
- Business Jet Traveler: Falcon 7X (2017)
- GlobalAir Falcon 7X operating cost
- GlobalAir Falcon 7X for sale
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650 vs G550, two jets, one mission, $29 million apart (Sep 2026)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G650 (GLF6) occurrences
- Gulfstream: G800 specifications
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6437 N700XT, 2020 (Sep 2026)
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G650 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): 498 US gal/h, Conklin & de Decker average
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650 overview, 2012 to present (Jun 2016): takeoff distance SL, ISA, MTOW
- NTSB: Aircraft Accident Report AAR-12-02, crash during experimental test flight, Gulfstream GVI (G650) N652GD, Roswell, New Mexico, 2 April 2011
- Qatar Executive G650ER factsheet
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G650
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.IM.A.169
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650 S/N 6164 N270LE, 2016 (May 2026)
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G650ER aircraft for sale, 12 listings (Oct 2026)
- Gulfstream: 100th G650 (2014)
- GlobalAir listing, 2016 G650ER S/N 6173 M-GAGA (13 passengers)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, G650ER S/N 6515 EI-AER, 2022 (Sep 2026): powered berthable aft divan
- Controller.com listing, 2017 G650ER S/N 6260 N1PG (13 passengers, forward crew rest)
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G650ER overview, 2013 to present (Jun 2021)
- Business Jet Traveler: G650 (2013)
- Gulfstream: G650 type certificate (2012)
- GlobalAir G650 operating cost
- AIAA: final G650 rolls off the line (2025)
- Business Jet Traveler: G650ER (2017)
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