Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation X+
Summary
The Cessna Citation Longitude and the Cessna Citation X+ are two super-midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Cessna Citation Longitude flies farther (3,500 vs 3,460 nm); the Cessna Citation X+ is faster (528 vs 476 kt); the Cessna Citation Longitude has the taller cabin (6 vs 5.7 ft). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Cessna Citation Longitude reaches more nonstop (434 versus 430). On a route like Teterboro – Paris (3,150 nm), only the Cessna Citation Longitude makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
40nm
1.1% · Citation Longitude ahead
Cruise speed
52kt
9.8% · Citation X+ ahead
Cabin height
0.3ft
5.0% · Citation Longitude ahead
Max passengers
0
0.0% · tie
Nonstop reach
434 / 430
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation Longitude | Citation X+ |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,500 nm (6,482 km)✓ | 3,460 nm (6,407.9 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 476 kt (881.6 km/h) | 528 kt (977.9 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 39,500 lb (17,916.9 kg) | 36,600 lb (16,601.5 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 9 count✓ | 8 count |
| Max passengers | 12 count | 12 count |
| Cabin length | 25 ft (7.62 m) | 25.2 ft (7.68 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 6 ft (1.83 m)✓ | 5.7 ft (1.74 m) |
| Cabin width | 6.5 ft (1.98 m)✓ | 5.5 ft (1.68 m) |
| Baggage volume | 112 cuft (3.17 m3)✓ | 82 cuft (2.32 m3) |
| Powerplant | Honeywell HTF7700L | Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 7,665 lbf | 7,034 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Teterboro – Paris — 3,150 nm. Only the Cessna Citation Longitude makes this nonstop (estimate).
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