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

The Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, typically seating about 7–9 passengers, with roughly 2,000–2,100 nm of range, well suited to shorter regional missions with strong runway flexibility. The Citation Sovereign+ steps up within the midsize class, generally carrying about 8–9 passengers and offering around 2,900–3,200 nm of range, making it a better fit for longer U.S. transcontinental legs. The Citation Latitude is a super-midsize jet, commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers, with approximately 2,700 nm of range and a notably wider cabin than traditional midsize models. The Citation Longitude sits in the large-cabin/super-midsize tier, usually accommodating about 8–12 passengers and delivering about 3,500 nm of range for longer nonstop city pairs and improved comfort. The Citation Hemisphere is positioned as a larger, longer-range Citation concept, intended to carry roughly 9–12 passengers with an advertised range around 4,500 nm, aimed at true intercontinental missions; however, its program status has changed over time, so real-world availability and specs depend on the specific offering.

SpecCessna Citation HemisphereCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.34$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02$ 5.34
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1210101110
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameHemisphereLatitudeLongitudeSovereign +XLS+
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45002731350031381906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.67$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats13910129
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats108898
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,200$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,699$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell SmartViewGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504458481458430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,000,000$19,305,000$29,965,000$19,730,000$15,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)12394127907540
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1210101110
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats13912129
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats108898
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)50005,950
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.39.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800254002523025230
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelSilvercrestPW306D1HTF7700LPW306DPW545C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition6000On-Condition60005000
Thrust (lbs)100005907766559074119
No. of Engines22222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16ISA + 10
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6273.263.552.5
Wingspan (ft)72.368.972.456.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.70.7
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.45.55.5
Cabin Height (ft)665.75.7
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.225.318.5
Overall Height (ft)20.919.420.417.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.13.93.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.916.517.414.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10010080
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)271123510