Seating
Twelve to sixteen seats in three lounges; twelve to fourteen is typical on charter aircraft.
Dassault Falcon 8X Private Jet Charter
The longest-range Falcon: three engines, 6,450 nm published, a 42 ft cabin that can include a shower, and still approved for London City.
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- Passengers
- 12 to 14, up to 16
- Published range
- About 6,450 nm
- Speed
- Up to Mach 0.9
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 2 in
- Baggage
- 140 cu ft
- Category
- Ultra-long-range jet
Ultra-long-range jet · Dassault
The Dassault Falcon 8X
The longest-range Falcon, a three-engine 7X stretched for more fuel and more cabin, and still able to use London City, which few jets with this range can.
Who it suits
A party of eight to twelve on flights of ten to thirteen hours: London to Los Angeles, the Maldives or Tokyo, and New York to Dubai on most days. Owners chose between a shower, a crew rest and a large galley, and the optional Privacy Suite makes a small private room for sleep.
Against its rivals
A G650ER or Global 7500 has a wider cabin and more range, so New York to Tokyo goes direct where the 8X stops in Anchorage. The Global 6500 has similar range on two engines and is easier to find. The 8X's edge is short runways, and Dassault has it reaching Chicago non-stop from London City's short runway.
Where it falls short
Fewer 8Xs were built than G650s, so on a given date there may be only a handful within reach, and we say early if the choice is thin. New York to Tokyo and Miami to Dubai take a stop, and layouts vary enough that a shower is never a given.
Falcon 8X 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 8X | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra-long-range jet | |
| Passengers | 12 to 14 typical, up to 16 | |
| Published range | 6,450 nm | 11,950 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 | 42 ft 8 in | 13.0 m |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft, accessible in flight, at the back of the cabin | 4.0 m³ |
| Take-off distance | 5,880 ft | 1,792 m |
| Crew | Two pilots and a cabin attendant; a crew rest area on some layouts | |
| Connectivity | Ka-band satellite Wi-Fi (FalconConnect) on most aircraft, usable over the oceans; fit varies by operator. | |
| In service | 2016 |
Range as published: Eight passengers, 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 Falcon, Falcon 8X specifications and cabin, Dassault Aviation, Falcon 8X, Wikipedia, Dassault Falcon 8X, Magellan Jets, Falcon 7X and 8X (baggage access).
Inside the Falcon 8X cabin
The cabin is 42 ft 8 in long, 7 ft 8 in wide and 6 ft 2 in high, the 7X's cross-section over a longer floor. Most charter aircraft have three lounges, with the galley forward and the lavatory aft, and on some aircraft a shower. Layouts vary more than on most types, so if a shower or a sleeping room matters, say so at the start.
Shower
Available in the aft lavatory on the three-lounge layout. Not every aircraft has one, so ask early.
Sleeping
The optional Privacy Suite has berthable seats and a divider; with the aft divan, several passengers sleep flat. We confirm the count per aircraft.
Windows
Up to 32 large windows along the cabin, by Dassault's count.
Baggage
140 cu ft, pressurised and reachable in flight from the aft cabin.
Connectivity
Ka-band satellite Wi-Fi through FalconConnect on most aircraft, usable over the oceans; speed and fit vary by operator.
Falcon 8X range and performance
Dassault publishes 6,450 nm with eight passengers and NBAA IFR reserves; with a full cabin and winter winds, plan on several hundred miles less. London to Tokyo, about 5,170 nm, is normally non-stop. New York to Dubai, about 5,940 nm, is non-stop on many days but tight with every seat filled in winter.
Take-off needs 5,880 ft at maximum weight at sea level, landing 2,220 ft at typical weight, and the approach speed is 107 knots. From short or high airfields the 8X leaves with less fuel, yet Dassault's figures still reach Chicago from London City and Geneva from Eagle, Colorado.
- Usually non-stop London City to Chicago, 8 h 30 Dassault quotes this from London City's short runway; a lighter cabin helps.
- Non-stop London to Miami, 9 h Comfortably within range with a full cabin.
- Non-stop London to the Maldives, 10 h 30 Non-stop to Velana, with the Privacy Suite for the night.
- Non-stop Los Angeles to London, 10 h Eastbound with the jet stream, well within range.
- Non-stop London to Tokyo, 12 h Normally non-stop with a typical load.
- Usually non-stop New York to Dubai, 12 h 30 Close to the limit with every seat filled in winter; we check the numbers before confirming.
Routes and destinations for the Falcon 8X
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 MiamiNon-stop in about nine hours with room to spare.
- London to the MaldivesNon-stop in about ten and a half hours, a bed for the night included.
- Los Angeles to LondonNon-stop eastbound in about ten hours.
- London to Los AngelesNon-stop westbound in about eleven hours.
- London to TokyoNon-stop in about twelve hours with a typical load.
- New York to DubaiUsually non-stop in about twelve and a half hours.
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 the MaldivesThree airports take private jets into the Maldives, and the last leg to the villa is a seaplane or a speedboat, so the arrival time is planned around daylight.
- Private jet to TokyoTwo airports take private flights into Tokyo, and Haneda puts you twenty minutes from Marunouchi if we secure the slot in time.
- Private jet to DubaiAl Maktoum's business terminal is open around the clock, and Dubai International puts you twenty minutes from Downtown when a slot is available.
- Private jet to the Super BowlFrom London non-stop into Van Nuys or LAX in about eleven hours.
Falcon 8X charter cost
The 8X prices with the ultra-long-range jets, usually a little below a Global 7500 or G650ER and above a Falcon 7X. With fewer aircraft about, positioning weighs more than usual. An 8X based near your departure is often the best value in its class, and one that has to cross an ocean to reach you is not.
As a guide, ultra-long-range jets charter at about $12,000 to $16,000 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 8X
When the Falcon 8X 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 8X
A Falcon 8X for your dates
Tell us the route, the dates and how many are flying. We check which Falcon 8Xs 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
What is the range of the Falcon 8X?
Dassault publishes 6,450 nm with eight passengers and NBAA IFR reserves. In practice that covers London to Tokyo, Los Angeles or the Maldives non-stop, and New York to Dubai on most days; New York to Tokyo usually takes a stop.
How many passengers does a Falcon 8X seat?
Twelve to sixteen, depending on the layout, with twelve to fourteen typical on charter aircraft. For a night flight, eight to ten gives everyone space to sleep.
Does the Falcon 8X have a shower?
Some do. Dassault offers a shower in the aft lavatory with the three-lounge layout, but owners chose between the shower, a crew rest and a larger galley, so we confirm it on the specific aircraft.
Can the Falcon 8X fly from London to Tokyo non-stop?
Normally, yes, in about twelve hours with a typical load. With every seat filled and strong headwinds the crew may plan a stop, and we check the forecast before confirming.
What is the difference between the Falcon 8X and the Falcon 7X?
The 8X is about 3 ft 6 in longer, with uprated engines and 6,450 nm of published range against 5,950 nm. The extra length makes room for a shower or crew rest, and it usually costs more to charter.
Can a Falcon 8X use London City Airport?
Yes. Dassault says it can fly non-stop from London City's short runway to Chicago or Mumbai, which very few aircraft of this range can do. Departures from there are weight-limited, so the longest flights still go from Farnborough or Luton.
Does the Falcon 8X have Wi-Fi?
Most do. Dassault fits Ka-band satellite connectivity through FalconConnect, which works over the oceans, but speed and fit vary by operator.
Request a Falcon 8X quote
Where from, where to, the dates and how many are flying. We come back with priced Falcon 8X options and comparable aircraft, usually the same day.