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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Citation Sovereign+ are both midsize business jets, but they emphasize different strengths. The Latitude is positioned as a modern, roomy midsize jet, prioritizing cabin comfort and typically offering seating for about 8 to 9 passengers in a standard executive layout. Its range is generally around 2,700 nautical miles, making it well suited to many transcontinental U.S. missions and medium-length international legs. The Citation Sovereign+ is often described as a “super-midsize” offering in Cessna’s lineup because it pairs midsize efficiency with stronger runway and mission capability. It typically accommodates a similar passenger load, commonly around 8 to 9 in standard configurations, but is more often selected for missions where extra performance margin is valued. Its range is usually cited near 3,200 nautical miles, giving it more flexibility for longer nonstop city pairs or carrying more reserves and payload on demanding routes.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02
Min Crew22
Total Seats1011
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameLatitudeSovereign +
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)27313138
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1239412790
Standard Cabin Seats89
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,699
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$19,730,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1011
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats89
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2680025230
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW306D
TBO (hrs)60006000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16
Thrust (lbs)59075907
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6263.5
Wingspan (ft)72.372.4
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.5
Cabin Height (ft)65.7
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.3
Overall Height (ft)20.920.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2735