Super Midsize Jet9 seats3,200 nm
CessnaCitation Sovereign+
Unusually short field performance for the cabin size, which makes it a regular choice into mountain airports.
The aircraft
Where the Citation Sovereign+ fits
Unusually short field performance for the cabin size, which makes it a regular choice into mountain airports.
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 Sovereign+ plans out near 2h 35m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 4h 48m, which it covers nonstop.
The cabin measures about 5.7 ft high by 5.5 ft wide across 25.25 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 | Super Midsize Jet |
| Typical seating | 9 passengers |
| Published range | 3,200 nm / 5,926 km |
| Typical cruise | 458 kt / 527 mph |
| Cabin height | 5.7 ft |
| Cabin width | 5.5 ft |
| Cabin length | 25.25 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 570 cu ft |
| Baggage | 135 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 3,530 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Cessna Citation Sovereign+ 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 Sovereign+
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation Sovereign+ 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 Sovereign+?
Published maximum range is 3,200 nautical miles, about 5,926 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 Sovereign+?
Typical cruise is 458 knots, which is about 527 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 2h 35m 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 Sovereign+ need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 3,530 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 Sovereign+ 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 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 9 | 3,500 nm | 476 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 |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.