Cessna Citation Cj4 Gen2 vs Gulfstream G280

Commercial aircraft are commonly compared by category, which largely reflects size and mission. Regional jets and turboprops serve short-haul routes, typically flying a few hundred miles up to roughly 1,500 miles, and usually carry about 30 to 100 passengers, prioritizing frequency and access to smaller airports. Narrow-body mainline jets are the workhorses of domestic and near-international travel, generally covering about 1,500 to 4,000 miles depending on configuration, with typical seating in the 120 to 220 range, balancing capacity with high route flexibility. Wide-body jets are designed for long-haul operations and higher density, often flying about 4,000 to 8,000+ miles and carrying roughly 250 to 400+ passengers, with layouts varying from premium-heavy long-range services to high-capacity configurations. Very large wide-bodies, where used, emphasize maximum passenger volume on high-demand trunk routes, potentially exceeding 500 seats, but are less common due to airport compatibility, operating costs, and the industry shift toward more frequent flights with smaller wide-bodies and long-range narrow-bodies.