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Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Longitude are established midsize and super‑midsize business jets, respectively, while the Citation Hemisphere was planned as a larger, long‑range “large‑cabin” step up in the lineup (the Hemisphere program was later cancelled). In category terms, Latitude sits in the midsize class, optimized for efficient North America missions; Longitude moves into the super‑midsize class with a longer cabin and higher performance for longer city pairs; Hemisphere was positioned above Longitude with a wider, more large‑cabin experience aimed at true intercontinental capability. For range, Latitude is typically cited around 2,700 nautical miles, Longitude around 3,500 nautical miles, and Hemisphere was advertised at about 4,500 nautical miles, putting it in a different league for nonstop transoceanic legs. For passenger capacity, Latitude is commonly arranged for about 8–9 passengers, Longitude typically about 8–12, and Hemisphere was projected around 9–12 (depending on configuration), with more space and comfort for longer flights rather than a dramatic jump in seat count.

SpecCessna Citation HemisphereCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Longitude
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.34$ 6.80$ 5.23
Min Crew222
Total Seats121010
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameHemisphereLatitudeLongitude
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA Certified
Max Range (nm)450027313500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63$ 0.85$ 0.65
Max Cabin Seats13910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1088
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,200$ 2,936$ 2,500
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell SmartViewGarmin G5000Garmin G5000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504458481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,000,000$19,305,000$29,965,000
Useful Load (lbs)12394
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats121010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats13912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1088
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)50005,950
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2680025400
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelSilvercrestPW306D1HTF7700L
TBO (hrs)On-Condition6000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)1000059077665
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6273.2
Wingspan (ft)72.368.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.4
Cabin Height (ft)66
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.2
Overall Height (ft)20.919.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.916.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27112