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Cessna Citation X Private Jet Charter
The fastest civilian aircraft ever built — speed as the entire point
From
€7,500/hour
Quick Specifications
Amenities
- Passengers
- 9-10
- Crew
- 2
- Range
- 5,852 km
- Max Speed
- 1117 km/h
- Max Altitude
- 45,000 ft
- Cabin Length
- 8.99 m
- Baggage
- 3.5 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 X
Most business jets optimise for range, or cabin, or cost. The Citation X optimised for one thing almost to the exclusion of everything else: speed. Introduced in 1996 and progressively refined, the Citation X family has held the title of the fastest civilian aircraft in production, cruising near Mach 0.93 — a velocity that turns the clock, not just the map, into the product you are buying.
The arithmetic is the sell. At up to 1,117 km/h, the Citation X compresses a transcontinental day into something materially shorter: a London–Dubai, a coast-to-coast in the United States, a Moscow–Lisbon flown faster than anything else short of a flagship costing twice as much. With 5,852 km of range and seats for up to ten, it does this without the fuel-stop penalty that erases the time advantage on slower aircraft.
At around €8,000 per flight hour, the Citation X charges super-midsize money for a capability nothing else in the band offers. For clients whose constraint is the calendar rather than the budget — who need to be somewhere distant and back before the speed advantage of a slower jet would even have them landing — the Citation X remains a singular answer.
Performance Excellence
Ten seats, 5,852 km of range, and a 1,117 km/h cruise that has kept the Citation X family at the top of the civilian speed charts for a generation. Two Rolls-Royce AE3007C engines — derived from a regional-airliner powerplant — deliver the thrust behind the velocity, while a highly swept wing lets the aircraft cruise efficiently at speeds that would penalise a conventional design. Service ceilings above FL450 keep it over weather and traffic, contributing to both ride quality and the unobstructed high-speed cruise that defines the type. At roughly €8,000 per hour, the Citation X asks super-midsize pricing for a single, uncompromising specification — time — that no other aircraft in its price band can match.
Cabin Comfort
Speed is the headline, but the Citation X cabin was engineered to make the velocity comfortable rather than merely fast. The stand-up, flat-floor super-midsize interior seats up to ten in a double-club arrangement, and the airframe's high cruise altitude — it climbs above almost all traffic and weather — means the ride at Mach 0.9-plus is typically smoother than slower jets bouncing through the lower flight levels.
The interior treatment is business-focused: substantial seats that recline and swivel, tables sized for laptops and documents, a forward refreshment galley and a private aft lavatory. Large windows and controlled noise levels keep the cabin civilised across the long, fast legs the type was built to fly. What passengers tend to remember is not a specific cabin feature but the arithmetic of arrival — landing meaningfully earlier than the same trip on anything else in the class, with hours of the day still usable. The Citation X cabin is comfortable precisely so that the speed never has to be apologised for.
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 X?
- 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 X delivers an exceptional private aviation experience.
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Technical Data
Citation X Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Cessna Citation X.
Performance
Cabin
Capacity
Specifications shown are typical values and may vary by aircraft configuration and serial number. Contact us for specifications of specific available aircraft.
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Charter Pricing
Citation X Charter Costs
Estimated charter prices for the Citation X. 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 X
| Route | Distance | Flight Time | Est. Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Los AngelesLas Vegas | 373 km | 52min | €16,000 | View Route → |
LondonIbiza | 1,370 km | 2h 17min | €18,300 | View Route → |
New YorkMiami | 1,758 km | 2h 51min | €22,800 | View Route → |
VancouverToronto | 3,365 km | 5h 8min | €41,100 | View Route → |
New YorkLos Angeles | 3,944 km | 5h 58min | €47,700 | View Route → |
ParisDubai | 5,246 km | 7h 50min | €62,700 | View Route → |
Get an exact quote for your specific route and dates.
Get Your QuoteTop operators flying Citation X
These certified operators in our network fly the Citation X. 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 X
Indicative CO₂ per typical mission distance for the Citation X, 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:16min | CO₂: 930 kg | SAF offset cost:€3,720 |
| European medium (1,500 km) | Distance:1,500 km | Flight time:1h 21min | CO₂: 4,650 kg | SAF offset cost:€18,600 |
| Transatlantic (5,500 km) | Distance:5,500 km | Flight time:4h 55min | 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.
Indicative — cruise altitudeQuestions & Answers
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Similar Aircraft
Compare the Citation X with similar private jets in the Super Midsize Jet category.
| Citation X | Challenger 300 | Challenger 350 | Challenger 3500 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Passengers | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Range | 5,852 km | 5,741 km | 5,926 km | 5,741 km |
| Cruise Speed | 1,117 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 |









