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 bigger cabin: 755 cu ft against 538 cu ft 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 bigger cabin, the Citation Longitude or the Citation X+?
The Citation Longitude has the bigger cabin: 755 cu ft against 538 cu ft 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 costs more to buy, the Citation Longitude or the Citation X+?
Pre-owned, the Citation Longitude sells for about $21.9 million to $25.5 million (October 2026) and the Citation X+ for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06). New, they listed at $29.9 million (2023) and $23.7 million (2015).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
107 Citation Longitude and 129 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 (9 November 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 (Mach 0.83) | 528 kts (Mach 0.92) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 447 kts (Mach 0.79) | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) (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 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 4 | Not published |
| Cabin zones | 2 | Not published |
| 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 | 755 cu ft (best) | 538 cu ft |
| Baggage | 112 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 82 cu ft |
| Windows | 15 | Not published |
| 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 | $21.9M to $25.5M | $7M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,065 | $7,021 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 107 aircraft | 129 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
- 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 →
Cessna Citation X+
- Seats
- 8 (max 12)
- Range
- 3,408 nm
- Cabin
- 538 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 129 in the US
US operators: Baker Aviation, Jet Excellence, 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 bigger cabin, the Citation Longitude or the Citation X+?+
The Citation Longitude has the bigger cabin: 755 cu ft against 538 cu ft 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 costs more to buy, the Citation Longitude or the Citation X+?+
Pre-owned, the Citation Longitude sells for about $21.9 million to $25.5 million (October 2026) and the Citation X+ for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06). New, they listed at $29.9 million (2023) and $23.7 million (2015).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
107 Citation Longitude and 129 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
- 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)
- AOPA Pilot, Citation X+ flight report (March 2015)
- Aviation Safety Network: Cessna 750 Citation X occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- GlobalAir.com, Citation X+ specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Cessna Citation X+ ownership and operating costs (fuel price Oct 2026)
- Textron Aviation release via AviationPros: Citation X+ sets coast-to-coast speed record (Oct 2014)
- NTSB final report ERA24FA338, Cessna 750 N750GB, Jamestown NY (Aug 2024)
- Airport Technology: Cessna Citation X+ business jet
- Textron Aviation press release: Citation X+ receives FAA certification (June 2014), via Airframer
- Australian Aviation: Citation X+ certified (Jun 2014)
- Wikipedia: Cessna Citation X (X+ range quoted at Mach 0.82 cruise, FL450)
- AIN, Cessna's Citation X+ earns FAA approval (June 2014)
- AIN: Accidents, April 2012 (Citation X, Egelsbach, 1 March 2012)
- Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau: Final report No. 1827, Cessna 750 N999CX (Dec 2004)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0225 (2004)
- Aircraft.com listing, 2007 Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0267
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X+ S/N 750-0525 (2016)
- AircraftExchange listing, 2018 Cessna Citation X+ S/N 750-528
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0042 (1998)
- Business Jet Traveler: Cessna Citation X+ (Mar 2020)
- Bombardier: Global 8000 entry into service (Dec 2025)
- Business Jet Traveler, Cessna Citation X+ aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- Textron Aviation release via Airframer: Cessna Citation X+ receives FAA certification (Jun 2014)
- AIN, Textron to cease production of Cessna Citation X+ (June 2018)
- Magellan Jets: 5 things you didn't know about the Citation X (sustained cruise of Mach 0.92)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.097, Cessna 750 (Citation X), Issue 03 (2016)
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