Fastest Private Jets

Flying by private jet is considered one of the ultimate luxury travel experiences, and allows you to enjoy the highest levels of comfort and convenience throughout your journey. But which aircraft offers the maximum speed? If you’re looking to reach your destination in a hurry, check out our guide to some of the fastest private jets available today.


6. Dassault Falcon 900LX

Fastest Private Jets - Dassault Falcon

Top speed: 575 miles per hour

First manufactured in 1984, the pioneering Dassault Falcon 900 series employs an innovative tri-jet design. Providing more than just a head-turning look, this configuration helps achieve greater thrust and makes take-offs from shorter runways a breeze. The French-built plane is renowned as a reliable business aviation workhorse, and can comfortably seat up to 12 passengers plus two crew. The current 900LX iteration has been in service since 2010, and offers an improved range of 5,350 miles with lower fuel consumption than its predecessor. Its maximum speed of 575 miles per hour allows you to fly from London to Berlin in just over an hour, placing it sixth on our list of the world’s fastest private jets.


5. Gulfstream G550


Fastest Private Jets - Gulfstream G550

Top Speed: 673 miles per hour

The Gulfstream G550’s two Rolls-Royce BR 710-C4-11 engines deliver 15,385lbs of thrust each, more than any other aircraft in its class. This makes the G550 a speedy plane, which is adept at operating out of short-field, high-altitude airports. Rated highly both in terms of value for money and fuel economy, this large-cabin business jet can keep you in the air for globe-trotting ranges of up to 7,710 miles (more than 12 hours non-stop flight), and offers a variety of seating configurations for up to 19 passengers. The G550 was awarded the prestigious Collier Trophy in 2003 for advances in technology and safety.


4. Bombardier Global 6000

Fastest Private Jets - Global 6000

Top Speed: 677 miles per hour

The Bombardier Global 6000 is a luxurious large-cabin private jet which can seat up to 13 passengers. The aircraft’s twin Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofan engines generate an impressive 14,750lb of thrust, which helped it power its way to not one but two speed records for flights from Aspen to London, and London to New York. Built for more than just speed, the Global 6000 also boasts an impressive range capability of 6,900 miles. Passengers can enjoy the world’s fastest in-flight internet connectivity, with Ka-band Wi-Fi technology ensuring a dependable connection at all times.


3. Dassault Falcon 7X


Fastest Private Jets - Dassault Falcon 7X

Top Speed: 685 miles per hour

First unveiled at the Paris Airshow in 2005, the Dassault Falcon 7X can accommodate up to 12 passengers over distances in excess of 6,800 miles. Its signature low-positioned, high swept wings carry it at speeds of up to 685mph. This agile aircraft is capable of steep approaches and can land on the shortest of runways, making it the ideal choice if you are looking for the freedom to fly anywhere. The 7X also breaks new ground as the first business jet with a digital flight control system.


2. Gulfstream G650

Fastest Private Jets - Gulfstream G650

Top Speed: 704 mph

With a record speed of 704mph, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest private jets money can buy. Entering the market in late 2012, the G650’s winning combination of style, speed and luxury quickly positioned it as one of the hottest aircraft on the market. Capable of distances in excess of 8,050 miles, this sought-after plane can carry up to 15 passengers in the maximum of comfort. As if that wasn’t enough, the G650 also offers the lowest cabin pressure in its class at higher altitudes, reducing fatigue on long trips. Interested in purchasing one of these $65 million aircraft? You’ll have to join the queue, as there is currently a two year waiting list.


1. Cessna Citation X+

Fastest Private Jets - Cessna Citation X+

Top Speed: 711 mph

Racing to pole position on our list of the world’s fastest private jets is the Cessna Citation X+. Looking at this aircraft, it is instantly apparent that the engines are rather large in relation to the body of the plane. Twin Rolls Royce AE3007 C1 turbofan engines provide 6,764lb of thrust each, powering the aircraft to speeds of up to 711mph. To put this in perspective, most commercial airliners cruise at speeds of around 546 – 575mph. Travel on a Citation X+, and you could fly from Los Angeles to New York in less than four hours! This premium mid-size jet offers a maximum range of 3,980 miles, and comfortably seats 12 passengers in its standard configuration. The highly customizable interior can be fitted-out according to your individual taste, allowing you to race to your next appointment in style.

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This concludes our look at some of the fastest and most impressive private jets on the market. As we have seen, flying private saves considerable time and in business, time is money!

Interested in learning more about any of the aircraft featured above? Contact the Jetex Experience team today, who will be delighted to assist you. We can offer a range of competitive charter packages on the model of your choice. Enjoy a quick, smooth and above all comfortable flight, anywhere in the world with Jetex.

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