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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Xlsandgulfstream G150

The Cessna Citation Latitude is generally positioned as a midsize business jet, offering a notably longer range and a larger cabin than the Citation XLS. In typical configurations, the Latitude cruises farther—about 2,700 nautical miles—making it better suited to longer nonstop city pairs, while the Citation XLS family is usually around 2,100 nautical miles, favoring shorter-to-medium missions with strong short-field capability. Passenger capacity is broadly similar in day-to-day use, but the Latitude more comfortably supports higher counts: it is commonly arranged for 8 to 9 passengers and can be configured up to about 10, whereas the XLS is often arranged for 7 to 9. The Gulfstream G150 is also in the midsize category but leans toward “super-midsize-like” performance for its size, typically offering range around 2,900 to 3,000 nautical miles. It commonly seats 7 to 8 passengers, with some layouts accommodating more, but its strongest contrast is range versus the XLS and competitive parity with (or slightly above) the Latitude depending on conditions and interior configuration.

SpecCessna Citation Latitude
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 6.80
Min Crew2
Total Seats10
ManufacturerCessna Citation
Aircraft NameLatitude
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2731
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394
Standard Cabin Seats8
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats10
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW306D1
TBO (hrs)6000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)5907
No. of Engines2
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)62
Wingspan (ft)72.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.4
Cabin Height (ft)6
Cabin Length (ft)21.8
Overall Height (ft)20.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27