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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Longitude are both super‑midsize business jets, while the Citation Sovereign+ sits in the midsize class. In range, the Longitude leads the group at roughly 3,500 nautical miles, making it the best fit for longer nonstop missions such as transcontinental U.S. flights with extra margin or some North Atlantic city pairs under favorable conditions. The Latitude follows at about 2,700 nautical miles, well suited to coast‑to‑coast U.S. trips with typical payloads and strong flexibility for regional and transcontinental routing. The Sovereign+ is close behind the Latitude at around 2,800 nautical miles, and is often chosen for efficient high‑speed midsize missions and reliable runway performance, though it generally offers less cabin volume than the two super‑midsize models. For passenger capacity, all three are commonly configured for about 8 to 12 passengers, but the Longitude typically carries 8 to 12 most comfortably thanks to its larger cabin, the Latitude is similar with a slightly smaller cabin, and the Sovereign+ often seats 8 to 10 in typical layouts.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02
Min Crew222
Total Seats101011
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameLatitudeLongitudeSovereign +
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273135003138
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats91012
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1239412790
Standard Cabin Seats889
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,699
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Garmin G5000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458481458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$29,965,000$19,730,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101011
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91212
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats889
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002540025230
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1HTF7700LPW306D
TBO (hrs)6000On-Condition6000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16
Thrust (lbs)590776655907
No. of Engines222
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