Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G280
The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the midsize jet category, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers with a range around 2,100 nautical miles, making it well suited to shorter business hops. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a step up into the super-midsize class, generally accommodating about 8–9 passengers with a much longer range of roughly 2,700 nautical miles, enabling more transcontinental missions with greater cabin comfort. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is also a super-midsize jet, usually configured for about 8–9 passengers, and offers similar class capability with range commonly cited around 2,900 nautical miles, giving it a slight edge for longer legs. The Gulfstream G280 is a super-midsize jet as well, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, but it leads this group on range at about 3,600 nautical miles, making it the strongest option here for longer nonstop routes while still keeping a super-midsize footprint.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 6.02 | $ 5.34 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | Sovereign + | XLS+ | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 3138 | 1906 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | 12790 | 7540 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 458 | 430 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $19,730,000 | $15,500,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 25230 | 25230 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | PW306D | PW545C | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 5907 | 4119 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | 1700 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 63.5 | 52.5 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 25.3 | 18.5 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 20.4 | 17.2 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 17.4 | 14.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | 100 | 80 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 35 | 10 | 154 |