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 bigger cabin: 860 cu ft against 755 cu ft 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 bigger cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Citation Longitude?
The Challenger 350 has the bigger cabin: 860 cu ft against 755 cu ft 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 costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the Citation Longitude?
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the Citation Longitude for about $21.9 million to $25.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $29.9 million (2023).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
436 Challenger 350 and 107 Citation Longitude are on the US Part 135 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 FAA Part 135 list (9 November 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 (Mach 0.83) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | Not published | 447 kts (Mach 0.79) |
| 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) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 2 | 2 |
| 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) |
| Cabin volume | 860 cu ft (best) | 755 cu ft |
| Baggage | 106 cu ft, reachable in flight | 112 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Windows | Not published | 15 |
| 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 | $21.9M to $25.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,158 | $5,065 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 436 aircraft (best) | 107 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
- 860 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 436 in the US
US operators: Flexjet, NetJets Aviation, Vista America
Challenger 350 specs, interior and price →
Cessna Citation Longitude
- Seats
- 8 (max 12)
- Range
- 3,500 nm
- Cabin
- 755 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 107 in the US
US operators: NetJets Aviation, Thrive Aviation, Enterprise Products Company
Citation Longitude specs, interior and price →Compare with other super-midsize jets
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 bigger cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Citation Longitude?+
The Challenger 350 has the bigger cabin: 860 cu ft against 755 cu ft 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 costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the Citation Longitude?+
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the Citation Longitude for about $21.9 million to $25.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $29.9 million (2023).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
436 Challenger 350 and 107 Citation Longitude 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
- BJT: Bombardier's Challenger 3500 (Jan 2023)
- Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- GlobalAir: Bombardier unveils new Challenger 3500 business jet (Sep 2021)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 brochure (2024)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 S/N 20728 (2018), issued Feb 2026
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.080, Bombardier BD-100-1A10, Issue 11 (2025)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 price, value, specs and interior (Oct 2026)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 factsheet (2024)
- Air Accident Investigation Unit Ireland: Final Report 2019-012, serious incident, Bombardier BD100 1A10 (9H-VCJ), Dublin Airport, 15 January 2017 (Nov 2019)
- VistaJet: Challenger 350 (Oct 2026)
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Challenger 300
- NTSB: Aviation investigation final report ERA23LA135, Bombardier BD-100-1A10 (N300ER), Windsor Locks, Connecticut (Dec 2024)
- JST Argentina: Informe basico, Bombardier BD-100-1A10 LV-GOK, San Fernando, 18 December 2024
- Jetcraft: Challenger 350 overview, 2014 to present (Jul 2020)
- AOPA: Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft guide
- Bombardier: Challenger 350 S/N 20789 (2019) factsheet (Aug 2023)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 (2015)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 S/N 20913 (2022)
- GlobalAir.com, Challenger 350 specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler, Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- 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)
- AvBuyer: Citation Longitude vs Bombardier Challenger 350/3500, Mike Chase (Sep 2022)
- Aviation Safety Network: Cessna 700 Citation Longitude occurrences
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Citation Longitude S/N 700-0070 (2022), N442LX, issued Jun 2025
- GlobalAir.com, Citation Longitude specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Cessna Citation Longitude ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- Aviation Week, Aircraft Overview: Cessna Citation Longitude
- Air Charter Advisors: Citation Longitude charter (Oct 2026)
- Textron Aviation, Cessna Citation Longitude specifications
- Wikipedia: Cessna Citation Longitude (long-range cruise Mach 0.79)
- Textron Aviation: Cessna Citation Longitude brochure
- GlobalAir listing: 2022 Citation Longitude S/N 700-0085 asking $25,495,000 (Oct 2026)
- Textron Aviation, Cessna Citation Latitude specifications
- Jetcraft spec sheet: 2023 Citation Longitude S/N 700-0099 (Oct 2024)
- Controller.com listing: 2019 Citation Longitude S/N 700-0004 (Oct 2026)
- Controller.com listing: 2023 Citation Longitude S/N 700-0002 (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir listing: 2026 Citation Longitude S/N 700-0176, N176CC (Oct 2026)
- Textron Aviation: Cessna Citation Longitude product card (2026)
- Aviation Today / AIN: Avionics upgrades coming to Citation Latitude and Longitude (May 2024)
- 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)
- PlanePHD: Cessna Citation Longitude for sale, 2021 N637RP asking $21.9 million (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir: Citation Longitude for sale (Oct 2026)
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