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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 900lx

The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize business jet aimed at efficient regional and transcontinental missions with a typically advertised range of about 2,700 nautical miles and seating commonly arranged for around 8 passengers (with higher-density options possible). The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ sits in the super-midsize category, offering a longer typical published range of roughly 3,200 nautical miles and usually accommodates about 8–9 passengers in a comfortable executive layout. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a large-cabin, long-range tri-jet designed for intercontinental flying, with a commonly published range near 4,750 nautical miles and typical seating around 12–14 passengers, depending on configuration. In short, Latitude emphasizes value and cabin comfort for midsize missions, Sovereign+ adds meaningful range and runway flexibility in a super-midsize package, and the Falcon 900LX delivers the greatest range and cabin capacity of the three for longer nonstop trips and larger groups.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 7.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats101116
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameLatitudeSovereign +900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273131384750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats91214
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)123941279022450
Standard Cabin Seats8914
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$19,730,000$44,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101116
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91214
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8914
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002523025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW306DTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)600060005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)590759075000
No. of Engines223
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6263.566.4
Wingspan (ft)72.372.470.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)65.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.333.2
Overall Height (ft)20.920.424.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.423.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2735127
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264