Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24
In category, the Cessna Citation Latitude and Cessna Citation Longitude are midsize and super-midsize business jets respectively, optimized for higher cruise comfort and longer missions than light jets. The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the light-to-midsize “crossover” space, bridging short-to-mid range missions with good runway flexibility. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a top-tier light jet focused on speed and efficiency for shorter trips. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with unique utility, emphasizing rough-field and short-runway capability along with a large cabin for its class. On range, the Longitude is longest at roughly 3,500 nautical miles, followed by the Latitude at about 2,700 nm. The XLS+ typically offers around 2,100 nm, the Phenom 300E about 2,000–2,100 nm, and the PC-24 about 2,000 nm depending on configuration. For passenger capacity, typical seating is about 8–9 in the Latitude, 8–12 in the Longitude (often 9–10), around 8–9 in the XLS+, about 7–9 in the Phenom 300E, and roughly 8–10 in the PC-24.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 5.34 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | Longitude | XLS+ | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 3500 | 1906 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | — | 7540 | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,303 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 481 | 430 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $15,500,000 | $9,650,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW545C | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 7665 | 4119 | 3360 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | 1478 | — | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 73.2 | 52.5 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 68.9 | 56.3 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 25.2 | 18.5 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 19.4 | 17.2 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 16.5 | 14.3 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | — | 80 | 74 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 112 | 10 | 10 | 90 |