Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Cessna Citation Longitude
The Citation Longitude flies further: 3,500 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350. The Challenger 350 has the wider cabin: 2.19 m against 1.96 m for the Citation Longitude. The Citation Longitude is faster at high-speed cruise: 483 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Challenger 350 or Citation Longitude?
Which flies further, the Challenger 350 or the Citation Longitude?
The Citation Longitude flies further: 3,500 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the wider cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Citation Longitude?
The Challenger 350 has the wider cabin: 2.19 m against 1.96 m for the Citation Longitude.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the Citation Longitude?
The Citation Longitude is faster at high-speed cruise: 483 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Which seats more passengers?
They are level at up to 8.
Which is easier to charter in Italy?
1 Challenger 350 and 0 Citation Longitude are on the Italian ENAC charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Challenger 350 vs Citation Longitude specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the Italy's ENAC list of air operators (25 March 2026).
| Specification | Challenger 350 Bombardier | Citation Longitude Cessna (Textron Aviation) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,200 nm (5,926 km) | 3,500 nm (6,482 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) | 483 kts (best) |
| Long-range cruise | Not published | 447 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.84 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 4,835 ft | 4,810 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,364 ft (best) | 3,170 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 8 |
| Maximum seats | 10 | 12 (best) |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.68 m) (best) | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m) (best) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Baggage | 106 cu ft, reachable in flight | 112 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 5,950 ft at 45,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7350 (AS907-2-1A) | 2 × Honeywell HTF7700L (AS907-2-1S) |
| Thrust per engine | 7,323 lbf | 7,665 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 40,600 lb | 39,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 14,150 lb | 14,500 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2014 | 2019 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $26.7M (2020) | $29.9M (2023) |
| Pre-owned price | $13M to $18M | Not published |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,158 | $5,065 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Italy charter list | 1 aircraft (best) | 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
Bombardier Challenger 350
- Seats
- 8 (max 10)
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- Cabin
- 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m)
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in Italy
Italian operators: Sirio
Challenger 350 specs, interior and price →
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 Italy
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Challenger 350 or the Citation Longitude?+
The Citation Longitude flies further: 3,500 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the wider cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Citation Longitude?+
The Challenger 350 has the wider cabin: 2.19 m against 1.96 m for the Citation Longitude.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the Citation Longitude?+
The Citation Longitude is faster at high-speed cruise: 483 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Which seats more passengers?+
They are level at up to 8.
Which is easier to charter in Italy?+
1 Challenger 350 and 0 Citation Longitude are on the Italian ENAC charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.080, Bombardier BD-100-1A10, Issue 11 (2025)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 factsheet (2024)
- GlobalAir.com, Challenger 350 specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler, Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 brochure (2024)
- AIN, Bombardier builds Challenger family with 3500 (Sep 2021)
- Aviation Week, Used Aircraft Report: Bombardier Challenger 350 (May 2021)
- Australian Aviation, Bombardier Challenger 350 enters service with NetJets (June 2014)
- 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)
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