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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Praetor 500

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Praetor 500 are commonly grouped in the midsize-to-super-midsize category, while the Cessna Citation Longitude is positioned as a super-midsize jet with a larger, longer-range mission profile. In range terms, the Latitude typically offers around 2,700 nautical miles, making it well suited to domestic U.S. and many regional missions. The Praetor 500 generally extends that reach to roughly 3,300 nautical miles, providing more transcontinental flexibility and higher hot-and-high or long-stage capability than many peers. The Longitude usually goes farther still at about 3,500 nautical miles, targeting longer nonstop city pairs and more comfortable long-leg cruise planning. For passenger capacity, all three are typically configured for about 8 to 12 passengers depending on layout. The Latitude is often arranged around 8 to 9 for premium comfort, the Praetor 500 commonly around 8 to 10, and the Longitude frequently 8 to 12 with more cabin volume to keep larger groups comfortable on longer flights.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02
Min Crew222
Total Seats10109
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraer
Aircraft NameLatitudeLongitudePraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273135003340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats9109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394
Standard Cabin Seats887
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458481466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$29,965,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats10109
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9129
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats887
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002540027110
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1HTF7700LHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)6000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)590776656540
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6273.264.6
Wingspan (ft)72.368.970.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.46.9
Cabin Height (ft)666
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.220.6
Overall Height (ft)20.919.421.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.14.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.916.517.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2711240