Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Gulfstream G280

Bombardier’s Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream’s G280 sit in the super‑midsize category, while Cessna’s Citation Latitude is typically classed as a midsize jet and the Citation Longitude as a super‑midsize. In range terms, the Latitude is the shortest‑leg option at roughly 2,700 nautical miles, suited to transcontinental missions with more limitations on longer stage lengths. The Challenger 3500 and Longitude cluster in the low‑to‑mid 3,000‑nautical‑mile range (about 3,200–3,400 nm), offering stronger coast‑to‑coast capability and more flexibility on longer city pairs. The G280 generally leads this group on range at around 3,600 nautical miles, making it the best fit here for longer nonstop missions. For passenger capacity, all can be configured around eight to ten passengers in typical executive layouts. The Latitude is commonly set up for about eight to nine, while the Challenger 3500, Longitude, and G280 are often arranged for nine to ten, with higher maximums available depending on configuration.