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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Gulfstream G280

The Cessna Citation Latitude is typically positioned in the midsize business jet category, aimed at efficient domestic and near-continental missions. Its range is generally around the mid‑2,000 nautical mile class, and it commonly seats about 8–9 passengers in a standard corporate layout, with some configurations accommodating more. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ sits higher as a super‑midsize jet, offering longer legs and stronger high‑altitude performance. It is commonly quoted around the low‑3,000 nautical mile range and is usually configured for roughly 8–12 passengers depending on cabin plan. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super‑midsize jet but is often viewed as the range and capability leader of this group, with typical range figures around the mid‑3,000 nautical mile class. Cabin layouts commonly seat about 8–10 passengers, with options that can vary by operator. Overall, Latitude emphasizes cabin comfort and efficiency in the midsize class, while Sovereign+ and G280 compete as longer‑range super‑midsize aircraft, with the G280 generally offering the greatest reach.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 6.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats101110
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft NameLatitudeSovereign +G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273131383600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats91210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)123941279015550
Standard Cabin Seats898
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$19,730,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101110
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats898
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002523025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW306DHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)60006000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)590759077624
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6263.566.9
Wingspan (ft)72.372.463
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.70.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.56.9
Cabin Height (ft)65.76.3
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.325.9
Overall Height (ft)20.920.421.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.95.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.417.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2735154