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Falcon 900EX

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Overview

The Dassault Falcon 900EX is a large-cabin trijet distinguished by its three-engine reliability, excellent hot-and-high performance and the ability to use shorter runways than most jets its size. Seating up to twelve, it offers intercontinental range with the ruggedness and short-field access that suit challenging African airports. For demanding long-range missions that also require airport flexibility, the Falcon 900EX is exceptionally capable.

Key specifications

Manufactured by Dassault Aviation, 1986-present.

Passengers
up to 12
Cruise speed
852 km/h
460 kt
Range
7,408 km
4,000 NM
Min runway
1.52 km
5,000 ft
Ceiling
15,545 m
51,000 ft
Baggage
3.6 m3
Airstrips
Paved only
Falcon 900EX cabin interior

Detailed specifications

Years of manufacture
1986-present
Number produced
500+
Max take-off weight
21,895 kg
Max payload
1,800 kg
Empty weight
11,250 kg
Crew
2-3
Engines
3 x Honeywell TFE731-60 turbofans
Wingspan
19.33 m
Length
20.21 m

Chartering the Falcon 900EX in Africa

For charter across Africa, the Falcon 900EX is typically positioned from its home base to your departure airport, flown to your destination, and returned afterwards — the estimate you see on a route search already accounts for this full rotation. Whether it suits a given trip depends on the runway at each end, the distance, and how many seats you need. Search any route to see a live estimate for the Falcon 900EX alongside every other aircraft that can fly it, then send an enquiry to have operators confirm the exact price.

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Images are representative of the aircraft type — the actual aircraft, cabin layout and interior finish depend on the operating carrier. Specifications are typical planning figures for charter use and vary by individual aircraft configuration. Charter prices are computed estimates confirmed by the operating carrier through the inquiry process.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charter a Falcon 900EX in Africa?

The Falcon 900EX is chartered as a whole aircraft, not per seat. Planning rates start around US$9,500 per occupied flight hour before airport, handling and navigation charges. On most African sectors the larger variable is positioning: if no Falcon 900EX is sitting at your departure airport, the empty leg flown in to collect you is priced into the quote, which is why a short hop can cost more than its flight time suggests. Every route page on this site shows the all-in estimate rather than the bare hourly rate.

How many passengers can the Falcon 900EX carry?

Up to 12 passengers in the cabin layout typically offered for charter in Africa. Operators configure individual aircraft differently, so the usable seat count on the specific tail allocated to your trip is confirmed at quote stage, along with baggage allowance, which is usually the binding limit on safari and golf trips rather than seats.

What is the range of the Falcon 900EX?

The Falcon 900EX plans to roughly 4,000 nautical miles (about 7,408 km) with normal reserves. From its Lagos base that reaches scheduled airports in 62 African countries without a fuel stop. Hot and high departures, strong headwinds and a full cabin all reduce that figure, so longer sectors are planned with a technical stop where needed.

Which African airports can the Falcon 900EX use?

It needs roughly 5,000 ft of paved runway at typical charter weights. On our airport data that covers 332 of the 394 African airports with scheduled service, before allowing for elevation, temperature and runway condition on the day. Shorter or unpaved strips, including most safari airstrips, are outside its limits and are flown on a turboprop instead.

Where is the Falcon 900EX based in Africa?

Falcon 900EX aircraft in our fleet data are based at Cairo, Lagos, Luanda. Departing from or near one of those cities keeps positioning cost down, because the aircraft does not have to fly an empty leg to reach you.

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