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Cessna Citation Xls vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Longitude

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet suited to shorter regional and transcontinental missions, offering a practical balance of runway performance and cabin comfort. It typically carries about 8 passengers in a standard executive layout and has a range around 2,000 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ steps up into the super-midsize category, optimized for longer nonstop trips and higher cruise efficiency at altitude. It generally seats about 9 passengers and offers roughly 3,200 nautical miles of range, making it better for coast-to-coast U.S. flying with more margin. The Cessna Citation Longitude is a larger, long-range super-midsize jet with the most spacious cabin among the three and the best combination of range and passenger capability. It commonly accommodates about 9 to 12 passengers depending on configuration and provides about 3,500 nautical miles of range, enabling more consistent transcontinental and select transatlantic missions with fewer compromises.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.02$ 5.34
Min Crew222
Total Seats101110
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameLongitudeSovereign +XLS+
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)350031381906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.67$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats10129
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats898
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 2,699$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481458430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$19,730,000$15,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)127907540
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101110
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12129
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats898
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)254002523025230
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LPW306DPW545C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition60005000
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 16ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)766559074119
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.263.552.5
Wingspan (ft)68.972.456.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.70.7
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.55.5
Cabin Height (ft)65.75.7
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.318.5
Overall Height (ft)19.420.417.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.93.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.414.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1123510
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10080