Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation X+
The Citation Longitude flies further: 3,500 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+. The Citation Longitude has the wider cabin: 1.96 m against 1.68 m for the Citation X+. The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 483 kts for the Citation Longitude.
Citation Longitude or Citation X+?
Which flies further, the Citation Longitude or the Citation X+?
The Citation Longitude flies further: 3,500 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+.
Which has the wider cabin, the Citation Longitude or the Citation X+?
The Citation Longitude has the wider cabin: 1.96 m against 1.68 m for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Citation Longitude or the Citation X+?
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 483 kts for the Citation Longitude.
Which seats more passengers?
They are level at up to 8.
Which is easier to charter in the UAE?
0 Citation Longitude and 0 Citation X+ are on the Emirati GCAA charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Citation Longitude vs Citation X+ specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the our register of GCAA air operator certificate holders (16 October 2026).
| Specification | Citation Longitude Cessna (Textron Aviation) | Citation X+ Cessna (Textron Aviation) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,500 nm (6,482 km) (best) | 3,408 nm (6,312 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 483 kts | 528 kts (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 447 kts | 470 kts (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.84 | Mach 0.935 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 51,000 ft (best) |
| Take-off distance | 4,810 ft (best) | 5,250 ft |
| Landing distance | 3,170 ft (best) | 3,330 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 8 |
| Maximum seats | 12 | 12 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) (best) | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) (best) | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Cabin volume | Not published | 538 cu ft |
| Baggage | 112 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 82 cu ft |
| Cabin altitude | 5,950 ft at 45,000 ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7700L (AS907-2-1S) | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 |
| Thrust per engine | 7,665 lbf | 7,034 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 39,500 lb | 36,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 14,500 lb | 12,931 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2019 | 2014 |
| In production | Yes | No |
| New price | $29.9M (2023) | $23.7M (2015) |
| Pre-owned price | Not published | $7M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,065 | $7,021 |
| 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 Longitude
- Seats
- 8 (max 12)
- Range
- 3,500 nm
- Cabin
- 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 0 in the UAE
Cessna Citation X+
- Seats
- 8 (max 12)
- Range
- 3,408 nm
- Cabin
- 538 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 0 in the UAE
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Citation Longitude or the Citation X+?+
The Citation Longitude flies further: 3,500 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+.
Which has the wider cabin, the Citation Longitude or the Citation X+?+
The Citation Longitude has the wider cabin: 1.96 m against 1.68 m for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Citation Longitude or the Citation X+?+
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 483 kts for the Citation Longitude.
Which seats more passengers?+
They are level at up to 8.
Which is easier to charter in the UAE?+
0 Citation Longitude and 0 Citation X+ are on the Emirati GCAA charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- GlobalAir.com, Citation Longitude specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Aviation Week, Aircraft Overview: Cessna Citation Longitude
- Textron Aviation, Cessna Citation Longitude specifications
- Textron Aviation press release: Citation Longitude receives FAA type certification (Sep 2019), via AviationPros
- Aviation Week, 20/Twenty: The Longitude, Cessna's Super Mid Flagship (Nov 2023)
- GlobalAir.com, Citation X+ specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Airport Technology, Cessna Citation X+ (Citation Ten) business jet
- Textron Aviation press release: Citation X+ receives FAA certification (June 2014), via Airframer
- AIN, Cessna's Citation X+ earns FAA approval (June 2014)
- AOPA Pilot, Citation X+ flight report (March 2015)
- Business Jet Traveler, Cessna Citation X+ aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- AIN, Textron to cease production of Cessna Citation X+ (June 2018)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.097, Cessna 750 (Citation X), Issue 03 (2016)
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