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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign

The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop in the business turboprop category, optimized for shorter regional missions and access to smaller airports. Its typical range is roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and conditions, and it commonly seats about 6–8 passengers in a club-style cabin (with higher-density layouts possible). The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize business jet, offering higher cruise speeds and a longer typical range of about 2,700 nautical miles. It is usually configured for around 8–9 passengers, with a stand-up cabin and more jet-like comfort for longer trips. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ sits in the super‑midsize jet category, generally providing the longest reach of the three at roughly 3,000–3,200 nautical miles along with strong runway performance for its class. Passenger capacity is typically about 8–9, similar to Latitude, but with more range margin for longer city pairs.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 6.80$ 6.02
Min Crew122
Total Seats101011
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameKingAir 350iLatitudeSovereign +
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)156027313138
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.85$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats9912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)51451239412790
Standard Cabin Seats889
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 2,936$ 2,699
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G5000Garmin G5000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312458458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$19,305,000$19,730,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew122
Total Seats101011
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.59.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats889
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2680025230
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60APW306D1PW306D
TBO (hrs)360060006000
Horsepower1050
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 16
No. of Engines122
Fuel Capacity (gal)53917001700
Thrust (lbs)59075907
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.76263.5
Wingspan (ft)57.972.372.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.56.45.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.865.7
Cabin Length (ft)19.521.825.3
Overall Height (ft)14.420.920.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.43.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.515.917.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)712735
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100