Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,500 nm for the Citation Longitude. The Falcon 2000 has the wider cabin: 2.34 m against 1.96 m for the Citation Longitude. The Citation Longitude is faster at high-speed cruise: 483 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 2000.
Citation Longitude or Falcon 2000?
Which flies further, the Citation Longitude or the Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,500 nm for the Citation Longitude.
Which has the wider cabin, the Citation Longitude or the Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has the wider cabin: 2.34 m against 1.96 m for the Citation Longitude.
Which is faster, the Citation Longitude or the Falcon 2000?
The Citation Longitude is faster at high-speed cruise: 483 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 2000.
Which seats more passengers?
The Falcon 2000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 8 for the Citation Longitude.
Which is easier to charter in the US?
105 Citation Longitude and 80 Falcon 2000 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 Falcon 2000 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Citation Longitude Cessna (Textron Aviation) | Falcon 2000 Dassault Aviation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,500 nm (6,482 km) | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 483 kts (best) | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) |
| Long-range cruise | 447 kts (best) | 437 kts (Mach 0.8) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.84 | Mach 0.86 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 47,000 ft (best) |
| Take-off distance | 4,810 ft | 4,675 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 3,170 ft | 2,260 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 8 to 10 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 12 (best) | 10 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) | 26 ft 2 in (7.98 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | Not published | 1,024 cu ft |
| Baggage | 112 cu ft, reachable in flight | 131 cu ft (best) |
| Windows | Not published | 18 |
| Cabin altitude | 5,950 ft at 45,000 ft | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7700L (AS907-2-1S) | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C |
| Thrust per engine | 7,665 lbf | 7,000 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 39,500 lb | 42,800 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 14,500 lb | 16,660 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2019 | 1995 |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| New price | $29.9M (2023) | $35.1M (2022) |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,065 | $5,002 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 105 aircraft (best) | 80 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
- 105 in the US
US operators: NetJets Aviation, Thrive Aviation, Enterprise Products Company
Citation Longitude specs, interior and price →
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
- Seats
- 8 to 10 (max 10)
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Cabin
- 1,024 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 80 in the US
US operators: Carlisle Air, Corporate Eagle Management Services, Aircraft Evaluation & Management
Falcon 2000 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 Falcon 2000?+
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,500 nm for the Citation Longitude.
Which has the wider cabin, the Citation Longitude or the Falcon 2000?+
The Falcon 2000 has the wider cabin: 2.34 m against 1.96 m for the Citation Longitude.
Which is faster, the Citation Longitude or the Falcon 2000?+
The Citation Longitude is faster at high-speed cruise: 483 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 2000.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Falcon 2000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 8 for the Citation Longitude.
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
105 Citation Longitude and 80 Falcon 2000 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)
- EASA TCDS EASA.A.008 Falcon 2000, Issue 12 (June 2026)
- Dassault Falcon, Falcon 2000LXS specifications
- GlobalAir.com, Falcon 2000LXS specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Aviation Week, 20/Twenty: The Continuously Improved Falcon 2000 (Oct 2022)
- Dassault Aviation press release: Falcon 2000LXS launch (Oct 2012)
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