Super Midsize Jet9 seats3,500 nm
CessnaCitation Longitude
The quietest cabin Textron has certified, with a 5,950 ft cabin altitude at cruise and a full width aft lavatory.
The aircraft
Where the Citation Longitude fits
The quietest cabin Textron has certified, with a 5,950 ft cabin altitude at cruise and a full width aft lavatory.
Super midsize aircraft are the smallest class that reliably crosses the United States nonstop against a winter headwind with a full cabin. Flat floors, six foot ceilings and a real galley are standard through the class.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Cessna Citation Longitude plans out near 2h 30m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 4h 38m, which it covers nonstop.
The cabin measures about 6 ft high by 6.4 ft wide across 25.2 ft of length. That is a genuine stand up cabin for nearly every adult.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Super Midsize Jet |
| Typical seating | 9 passengers |
| Published range | 3,500 nm / 6,482 km |
| Typical cruise | 476 kt / 548 mph |
| Cabin height | 6 ft |
| Cabin width | 6.4 ft |
| Cabin length | 25.2 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 697 cu ft |
| Baggage | 112 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 4,810 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Cessna Citation Longitude 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 Longitude
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation Longitude 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 Longitude?
Published maximum range is 3,500 nautical miles, about 6,482 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 Longitude?
Typical cruise is 476 knots, which is about 548 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 2h 30m 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 Longitude need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 4,810 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 Longitude have a lavatory?
Enclosed lavatory. It is a separate compartment with a door, not a curtained seat.
Alternatives
Other super midsize jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | 9 | 3,200 nm | 470 kt | 6 ft |
| Bombardier Challenger 3500 | 9 | 3,400 nm | 470 kt | 6 ft |
| Gulfstream G280 | 8 | 3,600 nm | 482 kt | 6.25 ft |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 10 | 4,018 nm | 466 kt | 6 ft |
| Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | 10 | 4,000 nm | 482 kt | 6.2 ft |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | 9 | 3,200 nm | 458 kt | 5.7 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.