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Cessna Citation CJ4 vs Pilatus PC-24

The Citation CJ4 flies further: 2,165 nm against 2,000 nm for the PC-24. The PC-24 has the wider cabin: 1.7 m against 1.47 m for the Citation CJ4. The Citation CJ4 is faster at high-speed cruise: 451 kts against 440 kts for the PC-24.

The short answer

Citation CJ4 or PC-24?

Which flies further, the Citation CJ4 or the PC-24?
The Citation CJ4 flies further: 2,165 nm against 2,000 nm for the PC-24.
Which has the wider cabin, the Citation CJ4 or the PC-24?
The PC-24 has the wider cabin: 1.7 m against 1.47 m for the Citation CJ4.
Which is faster, the Citation CJ4 or the PC-24?
The Citation CJ4 is faster at high-speed cruise: 451 kts against 440 kts for the PC-24.
Which seats more passengers?
The PC-24 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 8 against up to 7 for the Citation CJ4.
Which is easier to charter in India?
0 Citation CJ4 and 5 PC-24 are on India's DGCA charter list today. Both charter at light jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.

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Citation CJ4 vs PC-24 specifications

Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the DGCA list (31 August 2026).

Specification	Citation CJ4 Cessna (Textron Aviation)	PC-24 Pilatus
Performance
Range	2,165 nm (4,010 km) (best)	2,000 nm (3,704 km)
High-speed cruise	451 kts (best)	440 kts
Maximum speed	Mach 0.77 (best)	Mach 0.74
Maximum altitude	45,000 ft	45,000 ft
Take-off distance	3,410 ft	3,090 ft (best)
Landing distance	2,940 ft	2,525 ft (best)
Cabin
Typical charter seats	7	6 to 8 (best)
Maximum seats	9	10 (best)
Cabin length	17 ft 4 in (5.28 m)	23 ft (7.01 m) (best)
Cabin width	4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) (best)
Cabin height	4 ft 9 in (1.45 m)	5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) (best)
Cabin volume	Not published	501 cu ft
Baggage	77 cu ft	90 cu ft (best)
Cabin altitude	Not published	8,000 ft at 45,000 ft
Engines and weights
Engines	2 × Williams International FJ44-4A	2 × Williams International FJ44-4A-QPM
Thrust per engine	3,621 lbf	3,420 lbf
Maximum take-off weight	17,110 lb	18,740 lb
Fuel capacity	5,828 lb	5,964 lb
Price and ownership
First delivered	2010	2018
In production	Yes	Yes
New price	$9.6M (2024)	$11.9M (2024)
Pre-owned price	Not published	$9.8M to $12.5M
Operating cost per hour	$4,000	$3,631
Charter fleet
On India's charter list	0 aircraft	5 aircraft (best)

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.

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