Cessna Citation Longitude Private Jet Charter

About the Cessna Citation Longitude

Citation Longitude is a super-midsize Citation positioned for charter missions where cabin comfort, airport access and operating efficiency must be balanced. Textron Aviation lists a maximum range of 3500 nm (6482 km) and a maximum cruise speed of 483 ktas (895 km/h). These are manufacturer maximum figures, not a promise that every charter can fly that distance nonstop. Payload, passenger and baggage load, winds, temperature, routing, airport elevation and regulatory reserves determine the real mission.

For charter planning, Flyius treats 8 passengers as a more realistic comfort target, while the certified or listed maximum is 12. The right reason to select this aircraft is not the headline range alone: it is the combination of cabin size, runway performance, baggage capacity, fleet availability and total trip price on the requested route.

Performance

Manufacturer maximum figures: range 3500 nm (6482 km), maximum cruise 483 ktas (895 km/h), maximum operating altitude 45000 ft, takeoff distance approximately 1466 m and landing distance approximately 966 m under the manufacturer test basis. Cabin dimensions are approximately 1.83 × 1.96 × 7.67 m.

These values use a defined manufacturer configuration and test standard. They must not be read as guaranteed charter performance. The operating crew must calculate runway and range feasibility for the actual aircraft, weather, payload and reserves.

Cabin

The listed cabin measures approximately 1.83 m high, 1.96 m wide and 7.67 m long. Listed baggage capacity is about 506 kg / 3.17 m³. The actual seating plan, lavatory arrangement, Wi-Fi, galley, refurbishment standard and baggage access vary by individual tail and operator. A charter quote should therefore identify the exact registration or provide current cabin photographs and a configuration sheet before payment.

On a real trip, passenger comfort depends as much on sector length, seat layout and baggage as on the aircraft family name. Flyius uses the comfortable-passenger figure for comparison and asks the operator to confirm the exact cabin before recommending the aircraft.

Wi-Fi, where installed, lets you work or stay in touch during the flight. A full galley allows fresh catering on board. A private lavatory adds comfort on longer flights.

Why choose the Citation Longitude?

• Efficiency: Fuel burn of about — litres per hour
• Reliability: Powered by jet engines
• Flexibility: Access to major airports worldwide
• Comfort: Cabin pressurised to an altitude of 0 ft, for a more comfortable flight

For business or leisure, compare the Citation Longitude with other aircraft in its class before you choose.