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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 650 sits in the super‑midsize category, typically carrying about 8–12 passengers with a range around 4,000 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet, generally configured for about 7–9 passengers, offering roughly 2,700 nautical miles of range, aimed at shorter transcontinental missions. The Cessna Citation Longitude moves up to the super‑midsize class, commonly seating about 8–12 passengers and flying about 3,500 nautical miles, providing more cabin space and longer legs than the Latitude. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is also super‑midsize, usually accommodating about 8–12 passengers with range around 3,200 nautical miles, often valued for runway performance and efficient U.S. coast‑to‑coast capability with favorable conditions. The Gulfstream G400 is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet, typically carrying about 10–16 passengers and reaching roughly 4,200 nautical miles, offering a higher-end cabin experience and longer nonstop city pairs than the super‑midsize group.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222—
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02—
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1110101112
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650LatitudeLongitudeSovereign +G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)40852731350031384200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.67—
Max Cabin Seats129101219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)2105012394—1279030650
Standard Cabin Seats9889—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,699—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470458481458539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$19,305,000$29,965,000$19,730,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2222—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew2222—
Crew RestYesNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo—
Total Seats11101011—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1291212—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.79.3—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats9889—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000268002540025230—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—5,950———
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW306D1HTF7700LPW306D—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition6000On-Condition6000—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16—
Thrust (lbs)9220590776655907—
No. of Engines2222—
Fuel Burn (lbph)—11141478——
Fuel Capacity (gal)—1700—1700—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.46273.263.5—
Wingspan (ft)64.472.368.972.4—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.7—
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.46.45.5—
Cabin Height (ft)6665.7—
Cabin Length (ft)25.621.825.225.3—
Overall Height (ft)20.720.919.420.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.44.13.9—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.415.916.517.4—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1122711235—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—100—100—