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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize business jet aimed at comfortable, efficient travel for small groups, typically seating about 8 to 9 passengers in a standard executive layout. Its range is roughly 2,700 nautical miles, making it well suited for many U.S. coast-to-coast missions with favorable winds and for frequent regional hops with a notably roomy cabin for its class. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ sits in the super-midsize category, generally carrying a similar 8 to 9 passengers but optimized for longer legs and higher-speed cruise. With about 3,200 nautical miles of range, it offers more nonstop flexibility than the Latitude on longer domestic routes and many transcontinental or near-international segments. The Pilatus PC-24 is often described as a “light jet with super versatility.” It typically carries around 6 to 8 passengers (depending on configuration) and has a range of about 2,000 nautical miles. Its standout category advantage is operational flexibility, including strong short- and unimproved-runway capability compared with traditional business jets.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats10116
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameLatitudeSovereign +PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273131382076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats91210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394127906680
Standard Cabin Seats896
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$19,730,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats10116
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats896
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002523023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW306DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)600060005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)590759073435
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6263.552.2
Wingspan (ft)72.372.455.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.55.6
Cabin Height (ft)65.75.1
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.323
Overall Height (ft)20.920.417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.417
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)273590