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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
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02$ 9.39
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1010111214
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameLatitudeLongitudeSovereign +G400G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)27313500313842007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.67$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats910121919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)12394127903065049500
Standard Cabin Seats88912
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
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoYes
Jump SeatNoNoNoYes
Total Seats10101114
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9121219
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.310.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88912
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800254002523031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1HTF7700LPW306DBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)6000On-Condition6000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)59077665590716900
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6273.263.599.8
Wingspan (ft)72.368.972.499.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.45.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)665.76.5
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.225.346.9
Overall Height (ft)20.919.420.425.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.13.96.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.916.517.432.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2711235235