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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Latitude | Longitude | Sovereign + | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 2731 | 3500 | 3138 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 12394 | — | 12790 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 458 | 481 | 458 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | — |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW306D | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | 6000 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 5907 | 7665 | 5907 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | 1478 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | 1700 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 62 | 73.2 | 63.5 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 72.4 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 27 | 112 | 35 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 100 | — |