Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet designed for efficient short-to-midrange missions, typically offering around 6 to 9 passenger seating depending on configuration, with an IFR range in the roughly 2,000 nautical mile class. It’s well suited to regional U.S. trips or shorter international legs with one stop. The Gulfstream G280 sits in the super-midsize category, substantially larger and more capable than the CJ3+, commonly accommodating about 8 to 10 passengers in a more spacious cabin and delivering an IFR range around 3,600 nautical miles, enabling many transcontinental U.S. flights and some longer overwater city pairs. The Gulfstream G400 moves into the large-cabin, long-range class, aimed at higher-comfort, longer-haul missions. Typical layouts are about 10 to 14 passengers, with an IFR range around 4,200 nautical miles, supporting longer nonstop missions (including more transatlantic pairings) and offering greater cabin volume and amenities than the G280.