Cessna Citation CJ4 vs Embraer Phenom 300E
The Citation CJ4 flies further: 2,165 nm against 2,010 nm for the Phenom 300E. The Phenom 300E has the wider cabin: 1.55 m against 1.47 m for the Citation CJ4. The Phenom 300E is faster at high-speed cruise: 464 kts against 451 kts for the Citation CJ4.
Citation CJ4 or Phenom 300E?
Which flies further, the Citation CJ4 or the Phenom 300E?
The Citation CJ4 flies further: 2,165 nm against 2,010 nm for the Phenom 300E.
Which has the wider cabin, the Citation CJ4 or the Phenom 300E?
The Phenom 300E has the wider cabin: 1.55 m against 1.47 m for the Citation CJ4.
Which is faster, the Citation CJ4 or the Phenom 300E?
The Phenom 300E is faster at high-speed cruise: 464 kts against 451 kts for the Citation CJ4.
Which seats more passengers?
The Citation CJ4 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 7 against up to 6 for the Phenom 300E.
Which is easier to charter in the UAE?
0 Citation CJ4 and 0 Phenom 300E are on the Emirati GCAA charter list today. Both charter at light jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Citation CJ4 vs Phenom 300E specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the our register of GCAA air operator certificate holders (16 October 2026).
| Specification | Citation CJ4 Cessna (Textron Aviation) | Phenom 300E Embraer |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 2,165 nm (4,010 km) (best) | 2,010 nm (3,723 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 451 kts | 464 kts (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.77 | Mach 0.8 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 3,410 ft | 3,209 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,940 ft | 2,212 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 7 (best) | 6 |
| Maximum seats | 9 | 10 (best) |
| Cabin length | 17 ft 4 in (5.28 m) (best) | 17 ft 2 in (5.23 m) |
| Cabin width | 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) | 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 4 ft 9 in (1.45 m) | 4 ft 11 in (1.50 m) (best) |
| Baggage | 77 cu ft | 84 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 6,600 ft at 45,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Williams International FJ44-4A | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1 |
| Thrust per engine | 3,621 lbf | 3,478 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 17,110 lb | 18,551 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 5,828 lb | 5,353 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2010 | 2009 |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| New price | $9.6M (2024) | $11.0M (2023) |
| Pre-owned price | Not published | $9.5M to $13.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $4,000 | $4,237 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the UAE charter list | 0 aircraft | 0 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Cessna Citation CJ4
- Seats
- 7 (max 9)
- Range
- 2,165 nm
- Cabin
- 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 0 in the UAE
Embraer Phenom 300E
- Seats
- 6 (max 10)
- Range
- 2,010 nm
- Cabin
- 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 0 in the UAE
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Citation CJ4 or the Phenom 300E?+
The Citation CJ4 flies further: 2,165 nm against 2,010 nm for the Phenom 300E.
Which has the wider cabin, the Citation CJ4 or the Phenom 300E?+
The Phenom 300E has the wider cabin: 1.55 m against 1.47 m for the Citation CJ4.
Which is faster, the Citation CJ4 or the Phenom 300E?+
The Phenom 300E is faster at high-speed cruise: 464 kts against 451 kts for the Citation CJ4.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Citation CJ4 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 7 against up to 6 for the Phenom 300E.
Which is easier to charter in the UAE?+
0 Citation CJ4 and 0 Phenom 300E are on the Emirati GCAA charter list today. Both charter at light jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Cessna: Citation CJ4 Gen3 specifications (Textron Aviation)
- GlobalAir.com: Citation CJ4 specifications (Operating Cost Report, October 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler: Cessna Citation CJ4
- GlobalAir / Just Helicopters: Textron Aviation rolls out its 500th Citation CJ4 (2026)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.078, Textron Aviation 525 series (Issue 19, May 2026)
- Embraer Phenom 300E brochure (2025)
- Aviation Week: Aircraft Overview, Phenom 300E
- GlobalAir.com: Phenom 300E specifications (Operating Cost Report, October 2026)
- Jetaviva: Phenom 300EV, a new chapter for Embraer's light jet leader (August 2026)
- Embraer press release: Enhanced Phenom 300E receives ANAC, EASA and FAA approval (March 2020), via Airframer
- Jetaviva: Phenom 300 Market Pulse (August 2025)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.158, Embraer EMB-505 (Issue 5, 2022)
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