Seating
Twelve to sixteen seats in three lounges; twelve to fourteen is the usual charter layout.
Dassault Falcon 7X Private Jet Charter
Dassault's three-engine long-range jet: 5,950 nm published, a 39 ft cabin in three lounges, and approval for London City's steep approach.
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- Passengers
- 12 to 14, up to 16
- Published range
- About 5,950 nm
- Speed
- Up to Mach 0.9
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 2 in
- Baggage
- 140 cu ft
- Category
- Heavy jet
Heavy jet · Dassault
The Dassault Falcon 7X
Dassault's three-engine, fly-by-wire long-range jet, chosen because it can land at London City after an Atlantic crossing, which very few cabins of this size can do.
Who it suits
A party of eight to twelve on flights of six to eleven hours: London to Dubai or Miami, New York to Nice, London to Los Angeles on most days. The cabin usually runs as three lounges, with the galley forward and a divan in the aft lounge that makes a bed.
Against its rivals
The Global 6500 flies 650 nm further in a cabin 3 in wider but needs more runway. The G650 is faster, with larger windows, and costs more. The Falcon 8X is the same design stretched, with room for a shower. Under five hours with six people, a Falcon 2000LXS does the job for less.
Where it falls short
Dassault no longer builds it, so every 7X on charter is used, dating from 2007 onwards, and interiors vary with age. The 5,950 nm assumes eight passengers; with a full cabin in winter, New York to Dubai and most flights to Tokyo take a stop. Newer jets have lower cabin altitudes and bigger windows.
Falcon 7X 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 7X | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Heavy jet | |
| Passengers | 12 to 14 typical, up to 16 | |
| Published range | 5,950 nm | 11,020 km |
| Speed | Up to Mach 0.9; 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 | 39 ft 1 in | 11.9 m |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft, accessible in flight, at the back of the cabin | 4.0 m³ |
| Take-off distance | 5,710 ft | 1,740 m |
| Crew | Two pilots and a cabin attendant on most charters; a third crew seat for long legs | |
| Connectivity | Ka-band satellite Wi-Fi on many upgraded aircraft; older systems are slower. Fit varies by operator. | |
| In service | 2007 |
Range as published: Eight passengers, three crew, Mach 0.80 cruise, NBAA IFR reserves (Dassault). On the day it depends on passengers and luggage, winds, the airports, temperature and the reserves the operator carries.
Sources: Dassault Aviation, Falcon family at a glance (Falcon 7X data sheet), Wikipedia, Dassault Falcon 7X, Wings Magazine, Falcon 7X approved for London City operations, Magellan Jets, Falcon 7X and 8X (baggage access, cabin altitude).
Inside the Falcon 7X cabin
The cabin is 39 ft 1 in long, 7 ft 8 in wide and 6 ft 2 in high, with a flat floor from the galley to the aft lavatory. Most aircraft have three lounges: a club of four behind the galley, a dining or conference group in the middle, and an aft lounge with a divan. Some add a crew lavatory forward.
Sleeping
The aft divan berths as a bed and the club seats recline flat. On a night flight we check how many beds the layout makes before quoting.
Galley
Forward, and on many aircraft large enough for a cabin attendant to cook rather than reheat.
Baggage
140 cu ft, pressurised and reachable in flight from the aft cabin.
Connectivity
Ka-band satellite Wi-Fi on many upgraded aircraft, usable over the oceans. Older installations are slower; we confirm the system before you book.
Cabin altitude
About 3,900 ft at 41,000 ft by one industry guide's figures, lower than most older heavy jets.
Falcon 7X range and performance
Dassault publishes 5,950 nm at Mach 0.80 with eight passengers, three crew and NBAA IFR reserves. A full cabin, winter winds and a distant alternate each take several hundred miles off that, which still leaves London to Los Angeles possible on most days.
Take-off needs 5,710 ft at maximum weight at sea level, and landing 2,070 ft at typical weight. London City's runway is shorter than the take-off figure, so a 7X leaves there light and with less range. The slow, steep approach is why it fits airports that jets of similar range cannot use.
- Non-stop London to Dubai, 6 h 30 Well within range with a full cabin, in either direction.
- Non-stop New York (Teterboro) to London City, 6 h 30 Eastbound into Canary Wharf, which few long-range cabins can do.
- Non-stop New York to Nice, 7 h 30 Non-stop to the Riviera with the whole party and its luggage.
- Non-stop London to Miami, 9 h Comfortably within range westbound with twelve on board.
- Usually non-stop London to Los Angeles, 11 h Close to the practical limit with a full cabin into a winter headwind.
- One fuel stop New York to Dubai, 14 h Beyond its practical range in one leg; usually a stop in Europe.
Routes and destinations for the Falcon 7X
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 DubaiNon-stop in about six and a half hours, with the three lounges for a night flight.
- London to New YorkNon-stop westbound with margin, even with a full cabin.
- New York to NiceNon-stop to the Riviera in about seven and a half hours.
- London to MiamiNon-stop in about nine hours with twelve on board.
- London to Los AngelesUsually non-stop; with a full cabin in winter we check the forecast before confirming.
- New York to DubaiFlown with one stop in Europe, as the route page describes for the 7X.
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 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 GenevaGeneva's four private terminals are fifteen minutes from the lakefront and a helicopter ride from Courchevel, Verbier and Gstaad.
- 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.
Falcon 7X charter cost
The 7X prices above the heavy twins and usually below a Global 6500 or G650. The fleet spans many years, so two quotes for the same trip can differ noticeably: a refurbished aircraft with Ka-band Wi-Fi costs more than one with its original cabin. A return with the aircraft waiting usually costs well below two one-way flights, and the written quote names the aircraft, its year and its last refurbishment.
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 7X
When the Falcon 7X 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 7X
A Falcon 7X for your dates
Tell us the route, the dates and how many are flying. We check which Falcon 7Xs are available near your departure, send priced options with photographs of each aircraft, and suggest a comparable type when that serves the trip better.
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Frequently asked questions
How many passengers does a Falcon 7X seat?
Up to sixteen in the densest executive layouts, but twelve to fourteen on most charter aircraft. For an overnight flight, eight to ten is comfortable, with beds for several.
What is the range of the Falcon 7X?
Dassault publishes 5,950 nm with eight passengers at Mach 0.80 and NBAA IFR reserves. In practice that covers London to Los Angeles on most days and anywhere in Europe to the US East Coast, but New York to Dubai usually takes a stop.
Why does the Falcon 7X have three engines?
Dassault builds its long-range Falcons as trijets. It argues that three engines allow more direct routes over water, and the extra thrust gives short-field and climb performance that lets the 7X use airports such as London City and Lugano.
Can the Falcon 7X land at London City Airport?
Yes. It was approved for London City's steep approach in 2009 and was then the business jet with the largest cabin and longest range allowed there. Departures from London City are weight-limited, so long flights out of Canary Wharf may need a stop; arrivals from New York usually do not.
Can a Falcon 7X fly London to Los Angeles non-stop?
Usually, yes, in about eleven hours. With a full cabin into a strong winter headwind the crew may plan a stop, and we tell you at the quote stage if the forecast makes that likely.
What is the difference between the Falcon 7X and the Falcon 8X?
The 8X is a 7X stretched by about 3 ft 6 in, with more powerful engines and 6,450 nm of published range against 5,950 nm. The extra length allows a shower or a larger crew rest; the 7X usually costs less to charter.
Is the Falcon 7X still in production?
No; Dassault no longer lists it among its new aircraft, and the 8X has taken its place. Aircraft on the charter market date from 2007 onwards, so we check the age and last refurbishment of each one we propose.
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