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Cessna Citation Latitude vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize business jet optimized for comfortable, high-utilization corporate travel from paved airports, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet designed for greater operational flexibility, including the ability to use shorter runways and operate from more remote airfields. In range, the Latitude generally offers a longer nonstop capability, typically around 2,700 nautical miles, making it better suited to longer city-pair missions. The PC-24’s range is typically lower, roughly around 2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, but it compensates with access to more airports and strong short-field performance. For passenger capacity, both can be configured for about 8 to 9 passengers in common executive layouts, though the Latitude’s larger cabin tends to feel more spacious and is often set up to maximize comfort over longer segments. Overall, Latitude emphasizes cabin size and longer legs; PC-24 emphasizes versatility and airport access with competitive cabin utility.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudePilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats106
ManufacturerCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameLatitudePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)27312076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)123946680
Standard Cabin Seats86
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats106
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats86
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2680023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW306D1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)60005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)59073435
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6252.2
Wingspan (ft)72.355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.6
Cabin Height (ft)65.1
Cabin Length (ft)21.823
Overall Height (ft)20.917.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2790