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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Longitude sit in the midsize-to-super-midsize business jet space, while the Citation Sovereign+ is a super-midsize jet optimized for efficient transcontinental missions. The Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin, long-range jet, and the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range, flagship large-cabin aircraft. In range terms, the Latitude is the shortest-legged of the group at roughly 2,700 nautical miles, suited to North America regional and some coast-to-coast flying. The Sovereign+ typically reaches about 3,200 nautical miles, and the Longitude extends further to around 3,500 nautical miles, making it the strongest performer among these Citations for longer nonstop city pairs. Stepping up, the Gulfstream G400 targets true long-range capability at about 4,200 nautical miles, while the G650ER is in a different class at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, enabling many intercontinental nonstop routes. Passenger capacity generally scales with cabin size: Latitude commonly carries about 8–9 passengers, Sovereign+ about 8–10, and Longitude about 8–12. The G400 often seats around 12–14, and the G650ER typically accommodates about 14–19 depending on layout.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit222—2
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02—$ 9.39
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1010111214
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameLatitudeLongitudeSovereign +G400G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA—FAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)27313500313842007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.67—$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats910121919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED—Un-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)12394—127903065049500
Standard Cabin Seats889—12
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,699—$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458481458539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$29,965,000$19,730,00034500000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222—2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222—4
Crew RestNoNoNo—Yes
Jump SeatNoNoNo—Yes
Total Seats101011—14
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats91212—19
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.3—10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats889—12
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002540025230—31900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950————
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—Yes
ModelPW306D1HTF7700LPW306D—BR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)6000On-Condition6000—On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)590776655907—16900
No. of Engines222—2
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141478———
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700—1700——
Dimensions
Length (ft)6273.263.5—99.8
Wingspan (ft)72.368.972.4—99.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.45.5—8.2
Cabin Height (ft)665.7—6.5
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.225.3—46.9
Overall Height (ft)20.919.420.4—25.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.13.9—6.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.916.517.4—32.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100—100——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2711235—235