Midsize Jet · In production

Cessna Citation XLS+

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet built by Cessna, in service since 2008. It covers up to 2,100 nm (3,889.2 km) nonstop, cruises at 441 kt (816.7 km/h) and tops out at 45,000 ft. The cabin seats 8–9 passengers, with a 5.7-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C, suiting it to transcontinental business travel.

Range
2,100nm
3,889.2 km
High-speed cruise
441kt
816.7 km/h
Passengers
9max
Ceiling
45,000ft
Cessna Citation XLS+ — exterior
Photo: Gerry Stegmeier · GFDL 1.2 · via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet built by Cessna, in service since 2008. It covers up to 2,100 nm (3,889.2 km) nonstop, cruises at 441 kt (816.7 km/h) and tops out at 45,000 ft. The cabin seats 8–9 passengers, with a 5.7-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C, suiting it to transcontinental business travel.

One of the most popular midsize charter jets in the world fleet.

Performance & weights

Performance
SpecificationValueSource
Range 2,100 nm (3,889.2 km) ref
Max cruise speed 441 kt (816.7 km/h) ref
Max operating altitude 45,000 ft (13,716 m) ref
Weights
SpecificationValueSource
Max takeoff weight 20,200 lb (9,162.6 kg) ref

Cabin & dimensions

Cabin
SpecificationValueSource
Typical passengers 8 count ref
Max passengers 9 count ref
Dimensions
SpecificationValueSource
Cabin length 18.5 ft (5.64 m) ref
Cabin height 5.7 ft (1.74 m) ref
Cabin width 5.5 ft (1.68 m) ref
Baggage volume 90 cuft (2.55 m3) ref

Powerplant

Engines
SpecificationValueSource
Powerplant Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C ref
Engines 2 count ref
Thrust per engine 4,119 lbf ref

Comparable aircraft

Example routes

Nonstop capability (estimate)
RouteDistanceNonstop
Naples – Carlsbad 1,890 nm ✓ Nonstop
Las Vegas – Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling 1,314 nm ✓ Nonstop
Mykonos – Segrate (MI) 866 nm ✓ Nonstop
London – Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 544 nm ✓ Nonstop
Olbia (SS) – Bolzano (BZ) 343 nm ✓ Nonstop
Innsbruck – Zurich 114 nm ✓ Nonstop
Las Vegas – Morristown 1,919 nm Fuel stop
Las Vegas – Teterboro 1,935 nm Fuel stop

Individual aircraft 21 on the US register

Registered Citation XLS+ aircraft from the FAA public-domain register (organisation owners only; positions not shown).

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Frequently asked

What is the range of the Cessna Citation XLS+?
The Cessna Citation XLS+ has a maximum range of 2,100 nm (3,889.2 km).
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation XLS+ carry?
The Cessna Citation XLS+ seats up to 9 passengers in a typical configuration.
Is the Cessna Citation XLS+ still in production?
Yes — the Cessna Citation XLS+ is currently in production.