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Cessna Citation Xls vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is typically considered a midsize business jet, positioned for efficient regional missions. It generally offers seating for about 7 to 9 passengers and has an approximate range around 2,100 nautical miles, making it well suited to shorter-to-medium trips with strong runway flexibility. The Cessna Citation Latitude is usually classified as a super-midsize jet, offering a larger cabin and more stand-up comfort than the XLS+. It commonly seats about 8 to 9 passengers (with higher-density options) and provides an approximate range near 2,700 nautical miles, supporting longer city pairs with fewer fuel stops. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is also in the super-midsize category, often emphasized for speed and high-altitude cruise capability. It typically accommodates around 8 to 12 passengers depending on configuration and delivers an approximate range near 3,200 nautical miles, giving it the longest reach of the three and better nonstop flexibility on longer routes.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 5.34
Min Crew222
Total Seats101110
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameLatitudeSovereign +XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273131381906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats9129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394127907540
Standard Cabin Seats898
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$19,730,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101110
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9129
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats898
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)268002523025230
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW306DPW545C
TBO (hrs)600060005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)590759074119
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6263.552.5
Wingspan (ft)72.372.456.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.70.7
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.55.5
Cabin Height (ft)65.75.7
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.318.5
Overall Height (ft)20.920.417.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.93.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.414.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10010080
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)273510