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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Legacy 450 vs Gulfstream G280

Cessna’s Citation Latitude is a midsize business jet aimed at efficient regional missions. It typically carries about 6–9 passengers in comfort (up to roughly 9) and offers transcontinental-capable range around 2,700 nautical miles, making it well suited to North America point-to-point flying without stepping into the super-midsize class. The Citation Longitude moves into the super-midsize category with a larger cabin and higher baggage capacity. It commonly seats about 8–12 passengers (often configured around 9–10) and stretches range to roughly 3,500 nautical miles, enabling longer U.S. coast-to-coast missions with better reserves and more flexibility. Embraer’s Legacy 450 is also a super-midsize jet, known for a notably wide cabin for the class. It generally accommodates about 7–9 passengers and delivers range around 2,900 nautical miles, positioning it between the Latitude and Longitude for typical mission length. The Gulfstream G280 is a super-midsize jet oriented toward longer legs and higher cruise efficiency. It commonly carries about 8–10 passengers and offers the longest range of this group at about 3,600 nautical miles.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Legacy 450Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.04$ 6.57
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1010910
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameLatitudeLongitudeLegacy 450G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2731350029733600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.86$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats910910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)123941290815550
Standard Cabin Seats8878
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,790$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458481481481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$29,965,000$16,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1010910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats912910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8878
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800254002711025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,95060005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1HTF7700LHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)6000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)5907766565407624
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)111414781404
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001932
Dimensions
Length (ft)6273.264.666.9
Wingspan (ft)72.368.966.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.46.96.9
Cabin Height (ft)6666.3
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.220.625.9
Overall Height (ft)20.919.421.121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.14.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.916.517.417.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2711240154