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Cessna Citation Sovereign+ Private Jet Charter
The winglet refresh — when a proven super-midsize was made measurably better without being redrawn
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€7,500/hour
Quick Specifications
Amenities
- Passengers
- 9-12
- Crew
- 2
- Range
- 5,741 km
- Max Speed
- 848 km/h
- Max Altitude
- 47,000 ft
- Cabin Length
- 7.7 m
- Baggage
- 3.2 m³
- WiFi
- Lavatory
- Galley
- Entertainment

Written by Sophie Marchant · Senior Business Aviation Editor · 9+ years aviation experience
Reviewed by Thomas Werner · Aviation Operations Reviewer
Last updated
About the Cessna Citation Sovereign+
The best updates change only what should change. When Cessna introduced the Citation Sovereign+ in 2013, it left the airframe's well-liked fundamentals alone and concentrated on two specific improvements: elliptical winglets that extended range and high-altitude efficiency, and an all-glass Garmin G5000 flight deck that brought the cockpit a full generation forward. The result is the same trusted platform, sharpened exactly where sharpening pays.
The winglets are the headline because they show up on every leg. By cutting drag at cruise, they extended the type's reach to 5,741 km — enough to fly Geneva to the Gulf, London to Cairo, Paris deep into North Africa with up to twelve passengers — while lowering fuel burn per kilometre against the version before it. The new avionics added touchscreen flight management and the situational awareness operators expect of current aircraft, without disturbing the handling pilots already trusted.
At around €7,800 per flight hour, the Sovereign+ sits in the super-midsize value band while delivering the efficiency and cockpit modernity of an aircraft a decade newer than its bones. For clients who care that an update added capability rather than just model-year, the + is the proof: a strong platform, kept genuinely current by changing only what deserved to change.
Performance Excellence
Twelve passengers, 5,741 km of range, 848 km/h cruise — figures the Sovereign+'s elliptical winglets extended over the preceding version by cutting cruise drag, with measurable per-kilometre fuel savings at the high altitudes the type favours. Two Pratt & Whitney PW306D engines deliver the thrust with the maintenance maturity of a long-running platform, and the Garmin G5000 touchscreen flight deck brought the cockpit a full generation forward. Field performance keeps challenging and shorter runways in the dispatch envelope. At roughly €7,800 per flight hour, the Sovereign+ charges super-midsize value money for the efficiency and avionics of an aircraft a decade newer than its proven structure — the right things changed, and only those.
Cabin Comfort
The Sovereign+ cabin kept what worked and modernised what dated. The flat-floor, stand-up interior seats up to twelve across a double-club arrangement, and the proportions that made the platform a dependable choice carried through unchanged — because the update's job was the airframe and avionics, not a redrawn cabin.
What the refresh did bring inside was contemporary: updated cabin-management electronics, lighting and connectivity provisioning that aged better than the version before it, and finish materials chosen to read as current. Cabin altitude stays low for the class, the galley supports hot service across the type's long sectors, and the aft lavatory is full-size and private. The externally accessed baggage hold absorbs the needs of a full cabin. The experience the Sovereign+ delivers is the quiet competence of a mature design with its rough edges already sanded smooth — a cabin that does not announce itself but works without friction across the four-and-five-hour legs it flies best, while the winglets overhead ensure those legs end with comfortable reserves.
High-speed WiFi keeps you connected throughout your flight, allowing you to work or stay in touch. A full galley enables fresh catering service during your journey. A private lavatory ensures comfort on longer flights.
Why Choose the Citation Sovereign+?
- Efficiency: Optimized fuel consumption at — liters per hour
- Reliability: Powered by proven jet engines
- Flexibility: Access to major airports worldwide
- Comfort: Pressurization altitude of 0 ft for a more comfortable cabin environment
Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, the Citation Sovereign+ delivers an exceptional private aviation experience.
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Citation Sovereign+ Specifications
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Charter Pricing
Citation Sovereign+ Charter Costs
Estimated charter prices for the Citation Sovereign+. Final pricing depends on availability, routing, and additional services.
Hourly Rate
€7,500/hour
Typical hourly charter rate
Minimum Flight
2 hours
Minimum flight time required
Included in Price
- Aircraft & crew
- Fuel
- Landing fees
- Handling
- Catering (basic)
- Insurance
Popular Routes with Citation Sovereign+
| Route | Distance | Flight Time | Est. Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Los AngelesLas Vegas | 373 km | 52min | €15,600 | View Route → |
LondonIbiza | 1,370 km | 2h 17min | €17,800 | View Route → |
New YorkMiami | 1,758 km | 2h 51min | €22,200 | View Route → |
VancouverToronto | 3,365 km | 5h 8min | €40,000 | View Route → |
New YorkLos Angeles | 3,944 km | 5h 58min | €46,500 | View Route → |
LagosLondon | 5,046 km | 7h 33min | €58,900 | View Route → |
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Get Your QuoteTop operators flying Citation Sovereign+
These certified operators in our network fly the Citation Sovereign+. Each is independently audited (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO) before any aircraft is quoted on Flyius.
Every operator listed holds a valid AOC, current insurance and a third-party safety audit. We refuse to broker flights on unvetted aircraft.
See all certified operatorsEmissions per mission for the Citation Sovereign+
Indicative CO₂ per typical mission distance for the Citation Sovereign+, with SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) offset cost at current market rates. Only missions within the aircraft's range are listed.
| Mission | Distance | Flight time | CO₂ | SAF offset cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short hop (300 km) | Distance:300 km | Flight time:21min | CO₂: 930 kg | SAF offset cost:€3,720 |
| European medium (1,500 km) | Distance:1,500 km | Flight time:1h 46min | CO₂: 4,650 kg | SAF offset cost:€18,600 |
| Transatlantic (5,500 km) | Distance:5,500 km | Flight time:6h 29min | CO₂: 17,050 kg | SAF offset cost:€68,200 |
Emissions estimated using EBAA/EUROCONTROL business-aviation factors. SAF offset priced at €4/kg CO₂ — current market midpoint.
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Compare the Citation Sovereign+ with similar private jets in the Super Midsize Jet category.
| Citation Sovereign+ | Challenger 300 | Challenger 350 | Challenger 3500 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Passengers | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Range | 5,741 km | 5,741 km | 5,926 km | 5,741 km |
| Cruise Speed | 848 km/h | 1,002 km/h | 870 km/h | 982 km/h |
| Cabin Height | 1.73 m | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | 1.85 m |
| Hourly Rate | €7,500/hour | €7,800/hour | €8,200/hour | €8,600/hour |









