Midsize Jet9 seats2,100 nm
CessnaCitation XLS+
The most chartered midsize jet in North America. Stand up cabin with light jet field performance, which is a rare combination.
The aircraft
Where the Citation XLS+ fits
The most chartered midsize jet in North America. Stand up cabin with light jet field performance, which is a rare combination.
The midsize class is where the cabin becomes a room rather than a seat. Ceiling height crosses five and a half feet, baggage capacity roughly doubles over a light jet, and range covers most of the continental United States.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Cessna Citation XLS+ plans out near 2h 40m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 4h 59m, which is beyond what it will do without a fuel stop.
The cabin measures about 5.7 ft high by 5.5 ft wide across 18.5 ft of length. Most adults can move around with a slight stoop rather than a crouch.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Midsize Jet |
| Typical seating | 9 passengers |
| Published range | 2,100 nm / 3,889 km |
| Typical cruise | 441 kt / 507 mph |
| Cabin height | 5.7 ft |
| Cabin width | 5.5 ft |
| Cabin length | 18.5 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 418 cu ft |
| Baggage | 90 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 3,560 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Cessna Citation XLS+ covers without a fuel stop, using under 80 percent of its book range so a full cabin does not change the answer.
Questions
About the Citation XLS+
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation XLS+ carry?
Typical charter seating is 9. Maximum certificated seating can be higher, but the practical number falls once baggage and sector length are counted, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance. On a short leg you may fit the full 9. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation XLS+?
Published maximum range is 2,100 nautical miles, about 3,889 km. Plan real missions at roughly 80 percent of that figure with a full cabin. Headwinds, a hot departure field and high elevation all reduce it further, which is why we flag legs above that threshold for operator confirmation.
How fast is the Cessna Citation XLS+?
Typical cruise is 441 knots, which is about 507 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 2h 40m block to block once taxi, climb and descent are included. Short sectors run proportionally slower because the aircraft never settles at cruise.
What runway length does the Cessna Citation XLS+ need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 3,560 ft. That is the best case. Add elevation, add heat, add a wet runway, and the requirement grows, which is the mechanism behind most weight restrictions at mountain airports on summer afternoons.
Does the Cessna Citation XLS+ have a lavatory?
Enclosed lavatory. It is a separate compartment with a door, not a curtained seat.
Alternatives
Other midsize jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 9 | 2,700 nm | 446 kt | 6 ft |
| Hawker 900XP | 8 | 2,830 nm | 448 kt | 5.75 ft |
| Hawker 800XP | 8 | 2,540 nm | 448 kt | 5.75 ft |
| Learjet 60XR | 7 | 2,405 nm | 466 kt | 5.7 ft |
| Gulfstream G150 | 7 | 2,950 nm | 459 kt | 5.75 ft |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 9 | 3,340 nm | 466 kt | 6 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.