The Dassault Falcon 6X is the 2023 wide-body Dassault, with the widest cabin in business aviation at 8 feet 6 inches and 5,500 nautical miles of range. for Switzerland clients, the 6X is the Falcon that reconciles wide-body space with the Dassault short-field DNA, which means GVA is a more realistic departure field for the 6X than for the Global 6500 or G650.
Dassault delivered the first Falcon 6X in 2023 after EASA and FAA type certification in August of that year. The airframe carries Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D turbofans, EASy III avionics, and a stand-up cabin trimmed for 12 in a typical layout, up to 16 max. Overall length is 84.3 feet, wingspan 85.1 feet, tail height 24.5 feet. Ceiling per Dassault marketing is 41,000 feet, though some sources cite a 51,000-foot maximum operating altitude.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
- Year introduced: 2023
- Seating: 12 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 5,500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 488 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 84.3 feet
- Wingspan: 85.1 feet
- Height: 24.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 155 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Dassault Falcon 6X Fits Switzerland
Long-range aircraft like the Dassault Falcon 6X are what Swiss clients book when the trip crosses an ocean without a fuel stop. Geneva’s 12,795-foot runway is the longest in Switzerland and Zurich’s longest is 12,139 feet, so a full-fuel intercontinental departure is a normal day at either. Both airports are fully slot-coordinated. The window is agreed rather than chosen, and that matters more on a long-haul departure than the aircraft does. Your advisor will confirm what the operator can actually do on your dates before anything is booked.
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Switzerland-Specific Patterns We Plan Around
Charter demand in Switzerland concentrates around ski season, running December through March,
with Samedan (LSZS) and Bern-Belp (LSZB) seeing the heaviest private traffic during that period.
The World Economic Forum at Davos drives January demand to a sharp peak in eastern Switzerland.
Art Basel in June, the Locarno Film Festival in August, and the Montreux Jazz Festival over the summer
each bring concentrated charter demand. Geneva (GVA) and Zurich (ZRH) handle the bulk of inbound
and outbound flights, with Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse (BSL) serving the Basel corridor. Slot and
ground-handler coordination matters at all three; your advisor plans around it from the outset.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Dassault Falcon 6X run $13,000 to $16,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date. Contact us for a Switzerland quote tailored to your specific itinerary.
Other Long Range Jets Available
- Bombardier Global 6500
- Bombardier Global 7500
- Bombardier Global 8000
- Dassault Falcon 8x
- Embraer Lineage 1000
- Falcon 7X
Contact
For a quote on a Dassault Falcon 6X charter in or out of Switzerland, head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory. The National Business Aviation Association sets the broader operating standards we work within.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.