Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Phenom 300e

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer Phenom 300E sit in the light-jet category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts and offering ranges around roughly 2,000–2,200 nautical miles, with the Phenom 300E generally at the upper end of this light-jet range band. The Citation CJ4 is a step up as a light-to-entry midsize jet, usually seating about 7–10 passengers and extending range to roughly 2,000–2,400 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. Moving into the midsize class, the Citation Latitude provides a larger cabin and typically accommodates about 8–10 passengers with a range around roughly 2,700 nautical miles. The Citation Sovereign+ is a larger, more capable midsize jet, commonly arranged for about 8–12 passengers and offering the longest range of this group at about roughly 3,000–3,200 nautical miles, making it better suited to longer nonstop missions while still retaining strong runway performance.