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Dassault Falcon 8X Charter

The three-engine ultra-long-range Dassault. 6,450 nm of range and the shortest landing distance in class, opening city airports the Global 7500 and G650ER cannot reach.

RANGE
11,945 km
MAX PAX
12
TOP SPEED
459 kt
CABIN H.
1.88 m
Dassault Falcon 8X exterior

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Overview

The Dassault Falcon 8X at a glance

The 8X owner base is small but well-defined. First mission: transoceanic travel with runway flexibility, where the 664 m landing distance opens London City (with tankering to depart on a full-range leg), Aspen, St Moritz, and Innsbruck. Second mission: cabin comfort on 10+ hour legs, with 30 cabin configurations, 3,900 ft cabin altitude, and Dassault's quiet interior design. Third mission: the three-engine redundancy that comfortable ETOPS-free routings over any oceans or arctic terrain. New airframes list at 58 million USD equipped and pre-owned availability is limited by the young fleet.
Specifications

Dassault Falcon 8X specifications & fast facts

Range
11,945 km
Passengers
12
Top speed
459 kt
Cabin height
1.88 m
Cabin width
2.34 m
Manufacturer
Dassault Aviation
Country of origin
France (Bordeaux-Merignac / Little Rock completion)
First flight
2015 (6 February 2015)
In production since
2016, current production
Aircraft still built
Yes, current production
Units delivered
100+ delivered by mid-2020s
Engines
3 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D, 6,722 lbf each
Avionics
Honeywell EASy III / Primus Epic
Max cruise altitude
51,000 ft
Cabin altitude
3,900 ft at FL410
Baggage volume
4,000 L (140 cu ft)
Takeoff distance
1,890 m (6,200 ft) at MTOW
Landing distance
664 m (2,180 ft), shortest in class
Runway suitability
London City permit, Aspen, St Moritz, Innsbruck
Certification
FAA and EASA certified 27 June 2016
Lavatory
Two lavatories (forward crew rest, aft private)
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Dassault Falcon 8X

Charter rate (EUR/hr)
€9,500 to 12,000
Ex-tax, European operators
Charter rate (USD/hr)
$11,500 to 13,500
North American operators
List price, new
~$58M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$35 to 55M
5-8 year old aircraft
Annual fixed cost
$850,000 to 1,050,000
Crew, hangar, insurance
Variable cost per hour
$5,900 to 7,200
Fuel, maintenance, fees
Crew required
2 pilots plus 1 or 2 cabin attendants on charter operations.
Fuel burn
295 gph typical cruise (about 1,115 L/h)
Typical cruise
Typical annual use
325 to 500 hrs/yr
Hangar footprint
24.5 m × 26.3 m

The 8X is the trijet ultra-long-range flagship, direct successor to the Falcon 7X. New-production availability with 2025 delivery slots. Pre-owned market is thin due to young fleet.

Compare

Dassault Falcon 8X vs. similar ultra-long-range jets

How the Dassault Falcon 8X stacks up against the other ultra-long-range jets we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Bombardier Global 7500 14,260 km 19 516 kt 1.88 × 2.44 m The longest-range purpose-built business jet ever certified. Four true living zones, a real bed in a permanent stateroom, and Bombardier's Nuage seat, widely rated the best in private aviation.
Gulfstream G650ER 13,890 km 19 516 kt 1.88 × 2.59 m Widest and fastest cabin in production. Mach 0.925 top speed, 100 percent fresh-air system, and the platform of choice for many family offices. G650 and G650ER combined: over 500 delivered.
Dassault Falcon 8X This model 11,945 km 16 488 kt 1.88 × 2.34 m The longest cabin in the Falcon family and the only tri-jet in the ultra-long-range class. Superb short-field performance for the class (2,073 m); can operate into London City with special crew certification.
Bombardier Global 7500 Gulfstream G650ER

Considering a different size? Browse the full ultra-long-range jet lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Dassault Falcon 8X photos

Dassault Falcon 8X ultra-long-range trijet cruising at altitude
Dassault Falcon 8X ultra-long-range trijet cruising at altitude
Dassault Falcon 8X cabin with beige leather club seating and walnut veneer
Dassault Falcon 8X cabin with beige leather club seating and walnut veneer
Dassault Falcon 8X parked at private FBO ramp at dusk
Dassault Falcon 8X parked at private FBO ramp at dusk
Dassault Falcon 8X Honeywell EASy III flight deck
Dassault Falcon 8X Honeywell EASy III flight deck
Typical missions

Popular Dassault Falcon 8X routes

London → Los Angeles 10 h 30 min
Paris → Tokyo 12 h 15 min
Beijing → New York 13 h 30 min
London City → New York 8 h 15 min
Zurich → Singapore 11 h 45 min
Dubai → Sao Paulo 14 h 30 min
Questions

Dassault Falcon 8X FAQ

How many passengers can the Falcon 8X seat?
Twelve in the standard three-zone charter layout, up to 16 in high-density seating. Sleeping capacity is eight in fully flat berths.
What is the Falcon 8X hourly charter rate?
Typical European rates run 9,500 to 12,000 EUR per hour ex-tax. North-American operators quote 11,500 to 13,500 USD per hour. Ultra-long-range broker indices publish 2026 all-in rates of 12,000 to 22,500 EUR per hour depending on operator.
How much does a Falcon 8X cost?
New list price is around 58 million USD equipped. Today's limited pre-owned market runs 35 to 55 million USD depending on year (2016 onwards), hours and cabin configuration.
What does it cost to own and operate a Falcon 8X?
Fixed costs run about 850,000 to 1,050,000 USD per year (crew, hangar, insurance, subscriptions). Variable costs are 5,900 to 7,200 USD per flight hour. At 400 hours per year, all-in operating cost lands near 3.6 to 3.9 million USD.
How many crew does the Falcon 8X need?
Two pilots plus one or two cabin attendants on standard charter operations. The type is not single-pilot certified.
Where is the Falcon 8X built?
Dassault Aviation assembles the 8X in Bordeaux-Merignac, France, with completion for North-American customers in Little Rock, Arkansas.
When did the Falcon 8X first fly?
The prototype first flew on 6 February 2015. FAA and EASA certification followed on 27 June 2016, and Dassault began deliveries the same year.
Is the Falcon 8X still in production?
Yes. Dassault continues to build the 8X at Bordeaux-Merignac in 2025, with active delivery slots.
What engines does the Falcon 8X use?
Three Pratt and Whitney Canada PW307D turbofans producing 6,722 lbf each. The three-engine design gives full performance on any two engines and comfortable ETOPS-free routings over oceans.
How does the Falcon 8X compare to a Global 7500?
The 8X gives up 850 nm of range to the Global 7500 (6,450 vs 7,700 nm) but lands in 664 m versus 1,036 m. Cabin altitude is 3,900 ft on the 8X and 4,900 ft on the 7500. The 7500 has a wider cabin (2.44 m vs 2.34 m); the 8X wins on runway access and price (58M USD vs 78M USD).
Can the Falcon 8X use short runways?
Yes. Landing distance is 664 m, the shortest of any ultra-long-range jet. It regularly operates into London City (with tankering), Aspen, St Moritz and Innsbruck.
What is the baggage capacity?
4,000 litres or about 140 cubic feet in a pressurised aft compartment accessible in flight.