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 US?
105 Citation Longitude and 138 Citation X+ are on the US Part 135 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 FAA Part 135 list (2 September 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 US charter list | 105 aircraft | 138 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.
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
- 105 in the US
US operators: NetJets Aviation, Thrive Aviation, Enterprise Products Company
Citation Longitude specs, interior and price →
Cessna Citation X+
- Seats
- 8 (max 12)
- Range
- 3,408 nm
- Cabin
- 538 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 138 in the US
US operators: Red Wing Aeroplane, Llc., Baker Aviation, Charter Airlines
Citation X+ specs, interior and price →Compare with other super-midsize jets
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 US?+
105 Citation Longitude and 138 Citation X+ are on the US Part 135 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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