Seating
Eight to ten seats in two zones: a forward club of four and a conference or dining group of four, sometimes with a divan.
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS Private Jet Charter
Dassault's two-engine heavy jet for eight to ten, with 4,000 nm of published range and the short-field performance to use London City, Lugano and Aspen.
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- Passengers
- 8 to 10, up to 10
- Published range
- About 4,000 nm
- Speed
- Up to Mach 0.86
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 2 in
- Baggage
- 131 cu ft
- Category
- Heavy jet
Heavy jet · Dassault
The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
A Falcon 900 shortened and given two engines, with a stand-up cabin and an approach slow enough for London City, for clients who would rather not drive to Farnborough.
Who it suits
Six to eight people on flights of one to eight hours: London City to Geneva for the day, Paris or London to New York, Dubai to London. Four large seats sit in a forward club with a dining or conference group of four behind, and nearly every seat has its own window.
Against its rivals
Dassault puts its take-off run about 1,000 ft shorter than its closest rival's, and about 2,000 ft shorter at high airfields such as Aspen. A Challenger 605 has a similar cabin length and price; a Legacy 650 is longer but 9 in narrower. For London to Los Angeles or New York to Dubai, take a Falcon 7X or a Global.
Where it falls short
Ten seats is a full aircraft, and eight is the comfortable number for a night flight. The published 4,000 nm covers the North Atlantic and Dubai to London but little more. London City's short runway also limits fuel, so a transatlantic flight from there usually stops on the way.
Falcon 2000LXS specifications
Published figures for the type. Seating, beds and connectivity vary with each aircraft's layout and operator, and we confirm them for the actual aircraft before you book.
| Specification | Falcon 2000LXS | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Heavy jet | |
| Passengers | 8 to 10 typical, up to 10 | |
| Published range | 4,000 nm | 7,410 km |
| Speed | Up to Mach 0.86; about 459 kn in typical cruise | 850 km/h |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in | 1.88 m |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 8 in | 2.34 m |
| Cabin length | 26 ft 2 in | 7.98 m |
| Baggage | 131 cu ft, accessible in flight, behind the aft lavatory | 3.7 m³ |
| Take-off distance | 4,675 ft | 1,425 m |
| Crew | Two pilots, with a cabin attendant on longer charters | |
| Connectivity | Ka-band satellite Wi-Fi (FalconConnect) on many aircraft; older installations are slower. Fit varies by operator. | |
| In service | 2013 |
Range as published: Dassault's figure at normal cruise (Mach 0.80) with NBAA IFR reserves; its technical sheet quotes six passengers and two crew, its product page eight passengers. On the day it depends on passengers and luggage, winds, the airports, temperature and the reserves the operator carries.
Sources: Dassault Falcon, Falcon 2000LXS specifications, Dassault Falcon, Falcon 2000LXS backgrounder, Dassault Aviation, Falcon 2000LXS, Wikipedia, Dassault Falcon 2000.
Inside the Falcon 2000LXS cabin
The cabin is 26 ft 2 in long, 7 ft 8 in wide and 6 ft 2 in high, with a flat floor. Dassault's usual layout puts four large seats forward and a conference or dining group aft, sometimes with a divan. The galley is at the front, the lavatory and hold at the back. It is a quiet cabin for its size, and HEPA filtration is an option.
Sleeping
A night crossing works best with six or fewer, so each passenger has a fully reclining seat or the divan. We confirm what berths on the specific aircraft.
Windows
Eighteen large windows, one beside nearly every seat.
Baggage
130.6 cu ft in the hold behind the lavatory, reachable in flight. A suitcase and a soft bag each for eight fits; skis for a full cabin may not.
Connectivity
FalconConnect with Ka-band satellite Wi-Fi is fitted on many aircraft and works over the ocean. Older systems are slower, and we confirm which one the aircraft carries.
Falcon 2000LXS range and performance
Dassault publishes 4,000 nm at Mach 0.80 with NBAA IFR reserves, and names Paris to New York and Dubai to London City as examples. Treat those as the edge of the envelope. Westbound with eight on board into a winter headwind, the crew may plan a stop.
It climbs direct to 41,000 ft in about 20 minutes, approaches at 105 knots and needs 4,675 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level. London City's runway is shorter than that, so departures from there leave light and a transatlantic flight usually stops. Arrivals into London City from New York are no problem.
- Non-stop London City to Geneva, 1 h 30 Steep-approach approved, so the flight leaves from Canary Wharf rather than Farnborough.
- Non-stop London City to Nice, 2 h Short legs out of London City are where the aircraft is most useful.
- Non-stop New York to Aspen, 4 h 15 Dassault's high-altitude runway figures suit Aspen better than most jets this size.
- Usually non-stop Dubai to London, 7 h 15 One of Dassault's own city pairs; a full cabin into a headwind may need a stop.
- Usually non-stop London to New York, 7 h 45 Westbound with eight on board in winter, the crew sometimes plans a stop.
- Non-stop New York to Paris, 7 h Eastbound to Le Bourget, one of the city pairs Dassault quotes for the type.
Routes and destinations for the Falcon 2000LXS
Trips this aircraft flies well, each with its own page: the airports at both ends, flight times and indicative prices by cabin.
Popular routes
- London to GenevaApproved for London City's steep approach, so the day can start in Canary Wharf.
- New York to LondonNon-stop eastbound in about six and three-quarter hours, into London City if you prefer.
- London to New YorkUsually non-stop westbound from Farnborough or Luton with eight or fewer.
- New York to ParisNon-stop to Le Bourget, a city pair Dassault quotes for the type.
- Dubai to LondonUsually non-stop westbound, with London City as a possible arrival.
- New York to Los AngelesCoast to coast non-stop for eight in a wide cabin.
Destinations and events
- Private jet to LondonFive airports take private flights into London, more than any other city in Europe, and the right one follows the rest of your day.
- Private jet to GenevaGeneva's four private terminals are fifteen minutes from the lakefront and a helicopter ride from Courchevel, Verbier and Gstaad.
- Private jet to NiceNice Côte d'Azur is the airport for Monaco, Cannes and Saint-Tropez, twenty minutes from the Promenade and seven by helicopter to Monaco.
- Private jet to AspenAspen-Pitkin County is ten minutes from town, but it limits wingspan and weight, closes at night and turns aircraft away in snow, so the right jet matters more here than anywhere else.
- Private jet to the Super BowlFrom New York or Miami into Van Nuys non-stop, for a party of eight.
Falcon 2000LXS charter cost
It prices at the lower end of the heavy jets, usually close to a Challenger 605 and below a Legacy 650 or Falcon 7X. Out of London City it can cost more than a larger aircraft from Farnborough, because fewer aircraft can do the job, so we price both. A return with the aircraft waiting usually costs well below two one-way flights, and we name the aircraft and its year in writing.
As a guide, heavy jets charter at about $9,000 to $13,000 an hour for the aircraft, crew and fuel. Positioning, airport charges, overnight costs and the season are added for the trip, and the quote is one figure in writing.
Aircraft comparable to the Falcon 2000LXS
When the Falcon 2000LXS is not available on your dates, or the trip asks for something slightly different, these are the aircraft we would put beside it.
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
A Falcon 2000LXS for your dates
Tell us the route, the dates and how many are flying. We check which Falcon 2000LXSs are available near your departure, send priced options with photographs of each aircraft, and suggest a comparable type when that serves the trip better.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers does a Falcon 2000LXS seat?
Up to ten, and eight to ten on most charter aircraft. For a night flight six to eight is the comfortable number, so everyone has a seat that reclines fully.
What is the range of the Falcon 2000LXS?
Dassault publishes 4,000 nm at Mach 0.80 with NBAA IFR reserves. With a full cabin and real winds the practical figure is lower, but it covers Paris to New York and Dubai to London, the city pairs Dassault itself quotes.
Can a Falcon 2000LXS fly into London City Airport?
Yes. It is certified for London City's steep approach, as it is for Lugano. Departures from London City carry less fuel because the runway is short, so a transatlantic flight out of Canary Wharf usually includes a stop; arrivals from New York usually do not.
Can the Falcon 2000LXS cross the Atlantic non-stop?
Yes, on the main North Atlantic routes. New York to London or Paris is non-stop; London to New York usually is, though with eight on board and a winter headwind the crew may plan a fuel stop.
What is the difference between the Falcon 2000LXS and the Falcon 7X?
The 7X has three engines, a cabin about 13 ft longer and 5,950 nm of published range against 4,000 nm. The 2000LXS is cheaper to charter and suits trips of up to about seven hours; the 7X suits longer flights and larger parties.
How much luggage fits in a Falcon 2000LXS?
The hold is 130.6 cu ft and reachable in flight. As a rough guide that takes a suitcase and a soft bag each for eight; with skis or golf bags for a full cabin, tell us the count and we will check, or suggest a Legacy 650.
Does the Falcon 2000LXS have Wi-Fi?
Many do. Dassault's FalconConnect package includes Ka-band satellite Wi-Fi that works over the ocean, but older installations are slower and fit varies by operator. We confirm the system on the specific aircraft before you book.
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