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Cessna Citation Longitude Charter

Textron's super-midsize flagship. 3,500 nm range, the quietest cabin in class and Garmin G5000 simplicity, all at a sub-30 million USD price.

RANGE
6,482 km
MAX PAX
8
TOP SPEED
483 kt
CABIN H.
1.83 m
Cessna Citation Longitude exterior

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Overview

The Cessna Citation Longitude at a glance

The Longitude serves three missions well. First, coast-to-coast transcontinental legs with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves. Second, quiet cabin comfort: at 63 dB cruise, the Longitude is measurably quieter than competitors, thanks to a stand-up 1.83 m cabin height with flat floor. Third, single-source simplicity for owners already flying Citations: the G5000 flight deck and autothrottle are common with the Latitude, X and Sovereign fleets. New-production availability at 30 million USD equipped is competitive against the pre-owned Challenger 350, though used-market Longitudes trade near 20 million USD for early-year airframes.
Specifications

Cessna Citation Longitude specifications & fast facts

Range
6,482 km
Passengers
8
Top speed
483 kt
Cabin height
1.83 m
Cabin width
1.96 m
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation (Cessna)
Country of origin
United States (Wichita, Kansas)
First flight
2016 (8 October 2016)
In production since
2019, current production
Aircraft still built
Yes, current production
Units delivered
100+ (as of May 2023)
Engines
2 × Honeywell HTF7700L, 7,665 lbf each
Avionics
Garmin G5000 with autothrottle
Max cruise altitude
45,000 ft
Cabin altitude
5,950 ft at FL450
Baggage volume
3,170 L (112 cu ft)
Takeoff distance
1,466 m (4,810 ft) at MTOW
Landing distance
966 m (3,170 ft)
Runway suitability
Most 4,800 ft+ business airports; performance-limited on London City
Certification
FAA 21 September 2019, EASA 13 July 2021
Lavatory
Fully enclosed aft lavatory with belted seat
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Cessna Citation Longitude

Charter rate (EUR/hr)
€5,000 to 7,500
Ex-tax, European operators
Charter rate (USD/hr)
$5,950 to 8,500
North American operators
List price, new
~$29.995M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$19 to 26M
5-8 year old aircraft
Annual fixed cost
$230,000 to 480,000
Crew, hangar, insurance
Variable cost per hour
$3,600 to 4,700
Fuel, maintenance, fees
Crew required
2 pilots plus 1 cabin attendant standard on charter operations.
Fuel burn
230 gph typical cruise (about 870 L/h)
Typical cruise
Typical annual use
325 to 500 hrs/yr
Hangar footprint
22.4 m × 21.0 m

Longitude is Textron's flagship super-mid and remains in current production with no successor announced. Pre-owned market is limited due to young fleet (2019 onwards).

Compare

Cessna Citation Longitude vs. similar super-midsize jets

How the Cessna Citation Longitude stacks up against the other super-midsize jets we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Bombardier Challenger 350 5,926 km 10 470 kt 1.85 × 2.19 m The market-leading super-mid. Widest cabin in class, flat floor, and fly-by-wire controls. The Challenger 3500 upgrade added a modernised cabin and wireless charging.
Cessna Citation Longitude This model 6,482 km 9 483 kt 1.83 × 1.96 m The newest super-mid on the market. Fastest cruise in class, autothrottle, and the quietest cabin. Slightly narrower than the Challenger.
Embraer Praetor 600 7,778 km 12 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m The range king of the class: London to Dubai and Paris to New York non-stop. Full fly-by-wire, HUD, and a stand-out cabin design.
Bombardier Challenger 350 Embraer Praetor 600

Considering a different size? Browse the full super-midsize jet lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Cessna Citation Longitude photos

Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet in flight at golden hour
Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet in flight at golden hour
Cessna Citation Longitude cabin with soft grey leather double club seating
Cessna Citation Longitude cabin with soft grey leather double club seating
Cessna Citation Longitude parked on FBO tarmac at golden hour
Cessna Citation Longitude parked on FBO tarmac at golden hour
Cessna Citation Longitude Garmin G5000 flight deck with autothrottle
Cessna Citation Longitude Garmin G5000 flight deck with autothrottle
Typical missions

Popular Cessna Citation Longitude routes

Munich → Barcelona 1 h 50 min
Prague → Mykonos 2 h 25 min
Paris → London 55 min
New York → Los Angeles 5 h 30 min
London → Dubai 6 h 45 min
Miami → Aspen 4 h 15 min
Questions

Cessna Citation Longitude FAQ

How many passengers can the Citation Longitude seat?
Eight in the typical double-club-plus-divan charter layout, up to 12 with high-density seating.
What is the Citation Longitude hourly charter rate?
Typical European rates run 5,000 to 7,500 EUR per hour ex-tax. North-American operators quote 5,950 to 8,500 USD per hour. Super-midsize class rates published in 2026 broker indices span 7,500 to 11,000 EUR.
How much does a Citation Longitude cost?
New list price is around 30 million USD equipped (2023 figure). Today's limited pre-owned market runs 19 to 26 million USD depending on year (2019 onwards) and hours.
What does it cost to own and operate a Citation Longitude?
Fixed costs run about 230,000 to 480,000 USD per year (Textron-published figures for owner-flown operators). Variable costs are 3,600 to 4,700 USD per flight hour including fuel. At 400 hours per year, all-in operating cost lands near 1.7 to 2.4 million USD.
How many crew does the Citation Longitude need?
Two pilots plus one cabin attendant on standard charter operations. The type is not single-pilot certified.
Where is the Citation Longitude built?
Textron Aviation manufactures the Longitude at its Wichita, Kansas facility, the same site that builds the CJ, XLS, Sovereign and Latitude.
When did the Citation Longitude first fly?
The prototype first flew on 8 October 2016. Certification took longer than planned; FAA finally issued the type certificate on 21 September 2019, with EASA validation following in July 2021.
Is the Citation Longitude still in production?
Yes. It remains Textron's flagship super-midsize jet with no announced successor. Textron continues to build it at Wichita, Kansas.
What engines does the Citation Longitude use?
Two Honeywell HTF7700L turbofans producing 7,665 lbf each. The HTF7000 family also powers the Challenger 350 and Gulfstream G280, with mature MSP-Gold maintenance programmes.
How does the Citation Longitude compare to a Challenger 350?
The Longitude is quieter (63 dB cabin) and has 250 nm more range on Textron figures. The Challenger 350 has a wider cabin (2.19 m vs 1.96 m) and shorter landing distance (827 m vs 966 m). Both are strong picks; owners choose on cabin width vs quietness and range.
Can the Citation Longitude use short runways?
It needs 1,466 m for takeoff at MTOW and 966 m to land. Most business airports handle it. Aspen and London City require performance-limited planning and are not always feasible at MTOW.
What is the baggage capacity?
3,170 litres or about 112 cubic feet in an externally-accessible aft compartment. Enough for eight passengers with skis, golf and hard-case luggage.