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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dcessna Citation Sovereign

The Cessna Citation Latitude and Citation XLS+ sit in different categories, with the Latitude positioned as a midsize business jet and the XLS+ typically considered a super light jet (often marketed at the top end of the light-jet segment). In practical terms, the Latitude is designed for longer nonstop missions: it offers a substantially greater range—roughly around 2,700 nautical miles—making it better suited to transcontinental U.S. routes or longer international legs. The XLS+ is optimized for shorter to mid-length trips, with a typical range closer to about 2,100 nautical miles, favoring regional missions and high-frequency flying. Passenger capacity also reflects the category difference. The Latitude commonly seats 8 to 9 passengers in standard layouts, with a larger cabin that generally feels more spacious over longer flights. The XLS+ is usually configured for about 7 to 8 passengers, with a slightly smaller cabin that remains comfortable but is more oriented toward efficient, shorter-duration travel.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 5.34
Min Crew22
Total Seats1010
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameLatitudeXLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)27311906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats99
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)123947540
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1010
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats99
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2680025230
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW545C
TBO (hrs)60005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)59074119
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6252.5
Wingspan (ft)72.356.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.5
Cabin Height (ft)65.7
Cabin Length (ft)21.818.5
Overall Height (ft)20.917.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.914.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10080
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2710