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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize business jet, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers with a range around 2,700 nautical miles, suited to transcontinental U.S. missions. The Cessna Citation Longitude steps up to the super-midsize category, generally seating about 8–12 passengers and offering roughly 3,500 nautical miles of range for longer nonstop city pairs. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a large-cabin, long-range jet, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers with approximately 5,500 nautical miles of range, aimed at intercontinental flights and maximum cabin volume. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is also a large-cabin, long-range tri-jet, usually accommodating about 12–14 passengers with around 4,750 nautical miles of range, valued for runway and hot/high flexibility plus oceanic legs. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with unique rough/short-field capability, typically carrying about 6–10 passengers with about 2,000 nautical miles of range, optimized for regional missions and access to smaller airports.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 900LXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22322
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 7.74$ 7.57$ 3.71
Min Crew22221
Total Seats101017166
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameLatitudeLongitude6X900LXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)27313500550047502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.64$ 0.63$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats910161410
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394224506680
Standard Cabin Seats8814146
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 3,845$ 3,588$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458481516498440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$29,965,000$49,500,000$44,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22221
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoYesNoNo
Total Seats101017166
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats912161410
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.710.29.69.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8814146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2680025400292002530023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9503900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1HTF7700LPW812DTFE731-60FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)6000On-Condition500050005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)590776651400050003435
No. of Engines22232
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6273.284.366.452.2
Wingspan (ft)72.368.985.170.255.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.48.57.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)666.56.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.240.433.223
Overall Height (ft)20.919.424.524.817.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.16.36.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.916.527.523.517
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2711214012790
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)18431264