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Cessna Citation Longitude Specifications and Pricing

Citation Longitude specifications and market pricing

The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super-midsize business jet with a 3,500-nautical-mile maximum range and a six-foot-tall cabin. Textron Aviation positions the Citation Longitude between the midsize Citation Latitude and the older, faster Citation X. Choose the Longitude when cabin width and range rank above outright speed.

The Citation Longitude can carry up to 12 certified passengers, though typical charter and fractional interiors seat eight in a double-club layout. Market reporting puts a new aircraft at approximately $28 million to $30 million. Charter estimates run from approximately $5,500 to $7,500 per flight hour.

Aircraft Position and Program History

The Citation Longitude occupies the super-midsize position in Cessna’s business jet range. Cessna is a Textron Aviation brand, and Textron built the Longitude around cabin comfort and range rather than the top-speed mission associated with the Citation X.

The Citation Longitude first flew on October 8, 2016. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted type certification on September 21, 2019. Certification cleared the Longitude for its first customer delivery later that year.

Cessna completed the first delivery to NetJets on December 31, 2019. The Citation Longitude entered service in early 2020. Those dates distinguish the original test flight, FAA approval, customer delivery, and commercial entry into service.

Industry delivery reporting counted more than 100 Citation Longitudes delivered by May 2023, more than 100 deliveries within the Longitude’s first four years in service. That count is historical and should not be treated as the current fleet total.

Cessna Citation Longitude Range and Speed

Textron publishes a maximum Citation Longitude range of 3,500 nautical miles. The maximum cruise speed is 483 knots true airspeed (KTAS), which Textron also states as Mach 0.84. Maximum operating altitude is 45,000 feet.

These are maximum published specifications. Use the 3,500-nautical-mile figure to screen whether the Citation Longitude belongs on your trip shortlist. Ask the charter operator to confirm whether the assigned Longitude can complete the planned itinerary before you book.

The 483 KTAS maximum cruise speed puts the Longitude below the Citation X+ and its 536 KTAS maximum. That difference reflects how Textron separated the two aircraft. The Longitude places greater emphasis on its wider cabin and slightly longer published range.

If your trip falls within the published range of both jets, decide how you value time against cabin space. The Citation X+ is the faster choice. The Longitude gives you an additional 92 nautical miles of maximum published range and a cabin that is 11 inches wider.

Comparison with the Citation X

Textron stopped Citation X production so the Citation Longitude would not compete against it in the same segment. Citation X production ended in December 2018 after a 22-year run covering 339 aircraft. Every Citation X available today comes from that completed production run.

The Citation Longitude did not reproduce the Citation X’s speed-first design. The two aircraft serve different missions within a similar market segment. The Citation X remains the choice for raw speed, while the Longitude favors cabin width and range.

The range calculation is straightforward: 3,500 nautical miles minus 3,408 nautical miles gives the Longitude a 92-nautical-mile advantage. The cabin calculation is larger in practical terms. A 77-inch Longitude cabin is 11 inches wider than the Citation X cabin.

Choose the Citation X when Mach 0.935 speed is the priority and its narrower cabin fits your group. Choose the Citation Longitude when you would rather have the 77-inch cabin and the extra 92 nautical miles of published range. The Longitude’s 483 KTAS maximum is still fast, but it does not match the Citation X+’s 536 KTAS figure.

Charter price creates another difference. Citation Longitude market estimates run from approximately $5,500 to $7,500 per flight hour. Citation X market estimates run from approximately $4,200 to $5,000 per flight hour. Request quotes for the same itinerary before deciding whether the Longitude cabin justifies the difference.

Cabin Size in the Cessna Citation Longitude

The Citation Longitude cabin measures 72 inches high, 77 inches wide, and 25 feet 2 inches long. In feet, the cross-section is 6 feet high and 6 feet 5 inches wide. That gives six-foot passengers a genuine stand-up cabin without moving into the heavy-jet class.

Cessna certifies the Citation Longitude for up to 12 passengers. Market reporting describes a typical charter or fractional interior with eight passenger seats. Those seats are usually arranged in a double-club layout with a rear lavatory.

In the aircraft guides we publish here, we separate certified capacity from typical charter seating because the figures answer different booking questions. The 12-passenger certification does not promise 12 passenger seats in the Longitude assigned to your trip. Confirm the assigned interior if your group is close to eight passengers or requires a particular seating arrangement.

The Citation Longitude has 1,115 pounds of baggage capacity and 112 cubic feet of baggage volume. Confirm the baggage plan with the operator when requesting a charter quote. The published capacity gives you the aircraft limit, while the assigned cabin configuration tells you how the operator has arranged the passenger space.

The wider cross-section is the main cabin advantage over the Citation X. The Longitude supplies 11 more inches of width while retaining a six-foot cabin height. If you are comparing the two for a six-hour class of trip, confirm the exact interior rather than choosing from certified passenger limits alone.

Market Price for the Cessna Citation Longitude

Market reporting puts a new Citation Longitude at approximately $28 million to $30 million. Textron does not publish a list price. You will need a current factory quote rather than treating the market estimate as a fixed selling price.

Charter market estimates place the Citation Longitude at approximately $5,500 to $7,500 per flight hour. That range is an estimate, so request a quote for your departure airport and itinerary. The assigned aircraft and quoted trip should match before you compare the Longitude with another jet.

If you are comparing ownership with charter, get a factory quote and a charter quote for the same planned mission. The new-aircraft estimate and the charter hourly estimate measure different forms of access. Our private jet charter cost guide explains the broader cost structure behind a charter quote.

Two Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan engines power the Citation Longitude. Each engine produces 7,665 pounds of thrust. These are the engines attached to Textron’s published 483 KTAS maximum cruise speed and 3,500-nautical-mile maximum range.

The Bombardier Challenger 350 is another super-midsize aircraft to include when comparing charter quotes. Ask for both aircraft on the same itinerary so the quoted prices and cabin assignments refer to the same trip.

Best-Fit Missions and Poor Fits

We recommend the Citation Longitude for groups of six to eight passengers that want a stand-up cabin and up to 3,500 nautical miles of published range. The Longitude gives you super-midsize cabin space without requiring a move into the heavy-jet class.

Confirm the interior before booking. Typical charter and fractional layouts seat eight, while the certified limit reaches 12 passengers. If your group needs more than the typical eight-seat double-club cabin, the assigned Longitude may not match the certified maximum.

Do not choose the Citation Longitude when outright speed leads your decision. The Citation X+ reaches Mach 0.935 and 536 KTAS, compared with Mach 0.84 and 483 KTAS for the Longitude. The Citation X is the clearer fit when reducing flight time ranks above cabin width.

The recommendation also changes when your trip requires an ocean crossing nonstop in both directions. Move the search to longer-range heavy jets and include the Gulfstream G550 as a heavy-class step-up. The Citation Longitude’s published maximum remains 3,500 nautical miles.

If you want repeat access without buying an aircraft, compare available jet card programs. Look for the aircraft category, seating commitment, and quoted rate that match your trips. Confirm that a super-midsize booking can supply the cabin capacity your group needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the range of a Cessna Citation Longitude?

The Cessna Citation Longitude has a maximum published range of 3,500 nautical miles. Textron lists that figure in the Longitude's official specifications. Ask the charter operator to confirm the assigned aircraft against your planned itinerary before booking.

How fast is the Citation Longitude?

The Citation Longitude has a maximum cruise speed of 483 knots true airspeed, or Mach 0.84. Its maximum operating altitude is 45,000 feet. The Citation X+ is faster, with a published maximum of 536 KTAS and Mach 0.935.

How many passengers does the Citation Longitude seat?

The Citation Longitude is certified for up to 12 passengers. Typical charter and fractional configurations seat eight passengers in a double-club layout with a rear lavatory. Confirm the assigned interior if your group needs all eight typical seats.

Why did Textron stop making the Citation X?

Textron stopped Citation X production so the Citation Longitude would not compete against it in the same segment. Citation X production ended in December 2018 after a 22-year, 339-aircraft run. The Longitude became Textron's cabin-and-range-focused successor in the segment.

How much does a Citation Longitude cost?

Market reporting puts a new Citation Longitude at approximately $28 million to $30 million, though Textron does not publish a list price. Charter estimates run from approximately $5,500 to $7,500 per flight hour. Request a current factory or charter quote for the price that applies to your purchase or trip.

Request a route-specific Cessna Citation Longitude quote and confirm the assigned cabin has enough seats for your group before you book.

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