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Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude

The Bombardier Challenger 3500, Cessna Citation Latitude, and Cessna Citation Longitude all sit in the “super-midsize” to “large-cabin business jet” spectrum, but they target slightly different missions. The Challenger 3500 is generally positioned as a super-midsize jet with transcontinental capability, offering a typical range around 3,400 nautical miles and usually seating about 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout (with higher-density options possible). The Citation Latitude is commonly categorized as a super-midsize jet as well, optimized for efficient coast-to-coast missions, with a typical range around 2,700 nautical miles and seating commonly 8 to 9 passengers. The Citation Longitude steps up into the large-cabin segment relative to the other two, with longer legs and more space; it typically offers about 3,500 nautical miles of range and commonly seats 8 to 12 passengers depending on configuration. In short, Latitude is the shortest-range and often the most efficiency-focused, while Challenger 3500 and Longitude are closer in range, with Longitude usually offering the most cabin volume and seating flexibility.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Longitude
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.23
Min Crew22
Total Seats1010
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameLatitudeLongitude
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA Certified
Max Range (nm)27313500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.65
Max Cabin Seats910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)12394
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,500
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$29,965,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1010
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2680025400
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW306D1HTF7700L
TBO (hrs)6000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19
Thrust (lbs)59077665
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6273.2
Wingspan (ft)72.368.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.4
Cabin Height (ft)66
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.2
Overall Height (ft)20.919.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.916.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27112