Falcon 900LX
Three engines give short-field ability and reassurance on long overwater legs. Can use London City.
- Passengers
- Up to 12
- Range
- 4,750 nm
- Cruise speed
- 470 kts (870 km/h)
- Cabin height
- 1.88 m
- Baggage
- 127 cu ft
Best for: London City to New York, Alpine airports with range.
Flying times
Estimated times from Farnborough, allowing for the usual headwind across the Atlantic westbound and tailwind eastbound. Weather, routing and your choice of airport change them; we confirm exact times with your quote.
| To | Distance | Flying time | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 136 nm | About 35 min | Nonstop |
| Paris | 186 nm | About 45 min | Nonstop |
| Geneva | 407 nm | About 1h 10m | Nonstop |
| Nice | 560 nm | About 1h 30m | Nonstop |
| Ibiza | 750 nm | About 1h 55m | Nonstop |
| Marrakech | 1,224 nm | About 2h 55m | Nonstop |
| Mykonos | 1,383 nm | About 3h 15m | Nonstop |
| Dubai | 2,979 nm | About 6h 40m | Nonstop |
| New York | 2,986 nm | About 7h 40m | Nonstop |
Room to stand, sit back or sleep
1.88 m tall and 2.34 m wide, with a cabin 10.1 m long, so most passengers can walk upright. The typical layout seats 12, mostly in facing pairs with tables between them, with a divan that can be made up as a bed. The baggage hold takes about 127 cubic feet.
- Height
- 1.88 m
- Width
- 2.34 m
- Length
- 10.1 m
Photos
Representative aircraft. The aircraft you fly will be confirmed, with its own photos, in your quote.
Specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
|---|---|
| Model | Falcon 900LX |
| Category | Heavy jet |
Performance
| Range | 4,750 nm (8,797 km) |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 470 kts (870 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 1,590 m |
Cabin and capacity
| Passengers | 12 typical |
|---|---|
| Cabin height | 1.88 m |
| Cabin width | 2.34 m |
| Cabin length | 10.1 m |
| Baggage | 127 cu ft (3.6 m³) |
Aircraft
| Length | 20.2 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.4 m |
| Height | 7.6 m |
| Maximum take-off weight | 22,226 kg |
| Engines | 3 × Honeywell TFE731-60 |
Manufacturer figures. Range is with typical passengers and IFR reserves; take-off and landing distances are at maximum weight, sea level, standard conditions.
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Questions
How many passengers does the Falcon 900LX seat?
Up to 12 in a typical executive layout. Some aircraft are configured differently, so we confirm the exact seating for your trip when we quote.
How far can the Falcon 900LX fly?
The manufacturer quotes a range of about 4,750 nautical miles. With a normal load and reserves we plan on about 4,050 nm nonstop; winds, passengers and luggage all change it.
Can the Falcon 900LX fly London to Dubai nonstop?
London to Dubai is about 2,979 nm. That is comfortably within its range.
Can the Falcon 900LX cross the Atlantic?
London to New York is about 2,986 nm. Flying west into the prevailing winds it behaves more like 3,434 nm. It can usually fly it nonstop.
How fast is the Falcon 900LX?
It typically cruises at about 470 knots (870 km/h). London to Nice takes about 1h 30m.
How much luggage fits on the Falcon 900LX?
The baggage hold takes about 127 cubic feet (3.6 m³). How many bags that means depends on their size and shape, so tell us what you are bringing, including skis, golf bags or pushchairs, and we will confirm it fits or suggest a larger aircraft.
