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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls

The Cessna Citation M2 is the smallest of the four, positioned as a light jet for short-to-medium trips. It typically carries about 4–5 passengers in comfort (up to around 7 in higher-density layouts) and offers roughly 1,300 nautical miles of range, making it best for regional missions rather than long nonstop legs. The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the midsize category and is valued for a larger cabin and strong short-field capability. It commonly accommodates about 7–9 passengers and has a range of about 2,100 nautical miles, suitable for many cross-country U.S. or intra-European flights. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a super-midsize jet, bridging midsize economics with a notably roomier cabin. It generally seats around 8–9 passengers and ranges roughly 2,700 nautical miles, enabling longer nonstop city pairs than the XLS+. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is also super-midsize, typically carrying about 8–9 passengers, but is optimized for longer legs, with approximately 3,200 nautical miles of range, making it the best fit here for extended nonstop travel.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation M2Cessna Citation Sovereign+Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 3.45$ 6.02$ 5.34
Min Crew2122
Total Seats1081110
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameLatitudeM2Sovereign +XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2731140031381906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.58$ 0.67$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats97129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)123943810127907540
Standard Cabin Seats8698
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 1,395$ 2,699$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G3000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458404458430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$5,150,000$19,730,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2122
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1081110
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats97129
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.78.59.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8698
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800220272523025230
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1FJ44-1AP-21PW306DPW545C
TBO (hrs)6000350060005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 7ISA + 16ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)5907196559074119
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114516
Fuel Capacity (gal)17004921700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6242.663.552.5
Wingspan (ft)72.347.372.456.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.40.70.7
Cabin Width (ft)6.44.85.55.5
Cabin Height (ft)64.85.75.7
Cabin Length (ft)21.81125.318.5
Overall Height (ft)20.91420.417.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.13.93.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.98.817.414.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1004610080
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)273510