Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super‑midsize business jet, typically seating about 8–12 passengers, with roughly 3,500 nautical miles of range, aimed at transcontinental U.S. and some North Atlantic missions with payload tradeoffs. The Gulfstream G280 is also super‑midsize, usually configured for about 8–10, and offers a longer reach around 3,600–3,700 nautical miles, making it strong for longer U.S. coast‑to‑coast and some Atlantic pairings. The Dassault Falcon 7X is a large‑cabin, long‑range trijet, commonly 12–16 passengers, with about 5,900–6,000 nautical miles, supporting many nonstop intercontinental routes. The Gulfstream G500 sits in the large‑cabin, long‑range class, often 12–16 passengers, with about 5,200 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range flagship, typically 14–19 passengers, with about 7,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G800 is also ultra‑long‑range, typically 14–19 passengers, and extends range further to about 8,000 nautical miles, targeting the longest city pairs with fewer stops.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 7X | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.23 | $ 7.75 | $ 6.57 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Longitude | 7X | G280 | G500 | G650ER | G750 |
| Certification | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3500 | 5950 | 3600 | 5200 | 7500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,500 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,168 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 516 | 481 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $29,965,000 | $53,800,000 | $24,900,000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 33600 | 15550 | 30650 | 49500 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 14 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 10.2 | 9.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25400 | 29200 | 25000 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 5800 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF7700L | PW307A | HTF7250G | PW814GA | BR725 A1-12 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7200 | On-Condition | 10000 | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 19 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7665 | 6402 | 7624 | 15144 | 16900 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1478 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 73.2 | 76.7 | 66.9 | 91.2 | 99.8 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 68.9 | 86 | 63 | 86.3 | 99.6 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 39.1 | 25.9 | 41.5 | 46.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 19.4 | 25.7 | 21.4 | 25.5 | 25.7 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.5 | 26.2 | 17.7 | 26.3 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 140 | 154 | 230 | 235 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1552 | — | — | — | — |