Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet, best suited to shorter regional missions, with roughly 1,900–2,200 nm range and typically 6–8 passengers in a practical cabin configuration. The Citation Latitude steps up to the midsize class, offering a wider, taller cabin, about 2,700 nm range, and generally 7–9 passengers. The Citation Sovereign+ is also a midsize jet but optimized for runway performance and efficient coast-to-coast missions, with roughly 3,000 nm range and usually 8–9 passengers. The Citation Longitude moves into the super-midsize category, providing a longer cabin and more intercontinental flexibility, about 3,500 nm range and commonly 8–12 passengers depending on layout. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a large-cabin/business jet in a higher tier than the Latitude/Sovereign+/Longitude by cabin volume, typically seating about 8–10 in comfort (up to around 19 certified), with roughly 3,300–3,600 nm range depending on mission and reserves. Overall, capability and cabin size generally scale from CJ4 to Latitude/Sovereign+, then Longitude, with the Falcon 2000S offering a larger-cabin alternative with comparable long-range utility.
| Spec | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | CJ4 | Latitude | Longitude | Sovereign + | 2000S |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2170 | 2731 | 3500 | 3138 | 3540 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6914 | 12394 | — | 12790 | 18250 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,970 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 458 | 481 | 458 | 490 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,290,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24005 | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | 25300 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW306D | PW308C |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 6000 | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3621 | 5907 | 7665 | 5907 | 7000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 757 | 1114 | 1478 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 870 | 1700 | — | 1700 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 53.4 | 62 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 50 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.8 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 17.2 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 26.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.5 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 23.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.8 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 17.1 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 70 | 100 | — | 100 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 7 | 27 | 112 | 35 | 134 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1024 |