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Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Sovereign+ are midsize-to-super-midsize business jets, while the Citation Longitude and the in-development Citation Hemisphere sit in the super-midsize class, with the Hemisphere positioned as the larger, longer-range step within the Citation lineup. In range terms, the Latitude is the shortest-legged of the four at roughly 2,700 nautical miles, suited to domestic U.S. missions and many transcontinental trips with favorable winds. The Sovereign+ typically reaches about 3,200 nautical miles, offering a useful jump for longer nonstop city pairs. The Longitude extends further to around 3,500 nautical miles, supporting more consistent coast-to-coast performance and select transatlantic missions. The Hemisphere was marketed around approximately 4,500 nautical miles, aimed at true long-range nonstop capability, though its program status has been uncertain. For passenger capacity, these aircraft generally seat about 8 to 12, with typical executive layouts clustering around 8 to 10; the Hemisphere and Longitude tend to offer the most cabin volume and flexibility, with Latitude and Sovereign+ slightly smaller.

SpecCessna Citation HemisphereCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.34$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02
Min Crew2222
Total Seats12101011
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameHemisphereLatitudeLongitudeSovereign +
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4500273135003138
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats1391012
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats10889
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,200$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,699
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell SmartViewGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Garmin G5000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504458481458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,000,000$19,305,000$29,965,000$19,730,000
Useful Load (lbs)1239412790
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats12101011
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1391212
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats10889
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)50005,950
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002540025230
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelSilvercrestPW306D1HTF7700LPW306D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition6000On-Condition6000
Thrust (lbs)10000590776655907
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6273.263.5
Wingspan (ft)72.368.972.4
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.45.5
Cabin Height (ft)665.7
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.225.3
Overall Height (ft)20.919.420.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.13.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.916.517.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2711235