Current Production · Certified · In Service · Mature Current Generation
Cessna Citation Longitude
The efficiency-led super midsize: fast, quiet, operationally mature and sized for missions where 3,500 nautical miles is already enough.
FAA certified 21 September 2019 · EASA 13 July 2021 · Entry into service: October 2019
Image illustrative · not the specific aircraft offered
Range
3,500 nm source
Engines
Garmin G5000
Passengers
Confirmed per aircraft
Sleeping
Confirmed per aircraft
Occupants
Up to 12
Entry into service
2019
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Overview
What Is the Cessna Citation Longitude?
The Citation Longitude is the efficiency-led super midsize: fast, quiet, operationally mature and sized for missions where 3,500 nautical miles is already enough.
Praetor 600E gives you more published range. Challenger 3500 gives you more cabin width. Longitude builds its case around speed, quiet, efficiency and a mature clean-sheet platform.
As with any model, the individual aircraft matters more than the name. Layout, connectivity and operator differ between aircraft, and we confirm the actual aircraft against your route, passengers, luggage and airports.
Status
Current Production and Mature Fleet
In service is not the same as available for charter on your date. We check live inventory for every request.
21 September 2019
FAA type certification.
October 2019
First customer deliveries and entry into service.
January 2020
The first Longitude enters the NetJets fleet.
13 July 2021
EASA certification.
October 2023
Textron Aviation announces the 100th Citation Longitude delivery.
2025
First aircraft delivered into Central America; first Brazilian order announced for 2026 delivery.
27 May 2026
Multi-aircraft agreement with Platoon Aviation, expected to become Europe's largest Longitude owner/operator, with additional deliveries from 2027.
Right-sizing
Citation Latitude or Longitude?
Citation Latitude
A midsize Citation with a flat floor and shorter range; ideal for regional trips.
Citation Longitude
The super midsize step up: more range, more speed, a longer cabin and walk-in baggage.
When to upgrade
When trips regularly exceed Latitude range, or you want fully berthable seats and in-flight baggage access.
When to step up
For the longest nonstop sectors or a larger cabin, a long-range jet such as the Global 6500.
Range
What Does the Published Range Actually Mean?
Published maximum: 3,500 nm source.
The published figure
Cessna publishes 3,500 nm with four passengers. It is a maximum under stated conditions, not a promise for every flight.
Speed
483 ktas maximum cruise and Mach 0.84 maximum limit speed, as quoted by Textron. Flying faster reduces range.
Selected transatlantic
Some city pairs are possible nonstop; never assumed. Winds, payload and season are calculated per flight.
Payload
A 1,600 lb full-fuel payload is quoted. More passengers or luggage reduce range.
Range illustration
Where a Citation Longitude Can Reach
Within Europe
Comfortably within range.
US coast to coast
A core Longitude mission.
Europe ↔ Gulf
Many sectors possible nonstop; confirmed per flight.
Transatlantic
Selected city pairs only. Otherwise a technical stop or a longer-range jet.
Cabin
Quiet Flat-Floor Cabin and Walk-In Baggage
A six-foot flat-floor cabin with fully berthable seats. Actual seating, sleeping and layout depend on the individual aircraft.
Six-foot flat floor
A six-foot-tall, flat-floor cabin.
Occupants
Up to 12 occupants, with an eight-seat double-club core. Confirmed per aircraft.
Sleeping
Fully berthable seats. Berth count confirmed per aircraft.
Walk-in baggage
112 ft³ walk-in baggage compartment, accessible throughout the flight.
Quiet, low-altitude cabin
Designed for a low cabin altitude and an unusually quiet cabin.
Connectivity
Systems, coverage and data allowances vary. We confirm the installed system for your route.
Engineering
Flight Deck, Diagnostics and Ownership Efficiency
Garmin G5000
Garmin G5000 flight deck with integrated autothrottles.
LinxUs diagnostics
Aircraft health monitoring that supports maintenance planning.
Maintenance intervals
800-hour / 18-month intervals quoted by Textron; a factor in ownership efficiency.
Airports
London City, Monaco and Short Runways
Airport suitability
Whether a specific airport works is calculated per flight by the operator.
London City
Not assumed. Approvals are aircraft and operator specific; confirmed per flight.
Monaco and the Riviera
Nice is the usual gateway, with helicopter or car transfer.
Short, hot or high runways
These can restrict take-off weight and range. Confirmed per flight.
Missions
Citation Longitude Route Use Cases
US coast to coast
A core transcontinental mission.
Compare
Citation Longitude vs Challenger 3500, Praetor 600E, Latitude, G280, Falcon 2000LXS and Global 6500
| Aircraft | Range | Compared with the Citation Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Citation Longitude | 3,500 nm source | Current production; mature, active charter fleet. |
| Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Confirmed per aircraft | More cabin width; mature fleet. |
| Embraer Praetor 600E | 4,018 nm source | More published range (4,018 nm). |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 2,700 nm source | Midsize Citation; shorter range. |
| Gulfstream G280 | 3,600 nm source | Gulfstream's super midsize. |
| Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | 4,000 nm source | Wide-cabin Falcon with strong airport performance. |
| Bombardier Global 6500 | 6,600 nm source | The step up to a long-range jet. |
Published maximums. Actual range depends on passengers, payload, weather, winds, reserves and conditions.
The aircraft matters
Why the Actual Aircraft Matters
Layout
Seating and divans differ between aircraft.
Connectivity
System, coverage and data allowance vary.
Airport approvals
Some airports need specific aircraft, operator or crew approvals.
Operator
Every flight is operated by a licensed operator. LUND GROUP does not own aircraft.
Programme
Fractional and charter fleets differ in access and terms.
Photos
We send photos of the specific aircraft, not brochure images.
Charter
Citation Longitude Charter Availability and Cost
- Flight time and route
- Positioning from the aircraft's base
- Crew overnights
- Airport, handling and overflight fees
- Catering and on-board requests
- Season and short-notice demand
- Aircraft specification
- One-way vs return
- De-icing and weather
Acquisition
Citation Longitude for Sale and Acquisition
Buying a Longitude
We act on the buyer side to source aircraft that fit your mission and ownership model.
Ownership efficiency
Maintenance intervals, diagnostics and fuel efficiency matter for running costs; we compare total ownership, not just price.
New or pre-owned
Current production with an established pre-owned market. Records and maintenance programmes matter.
Related
Other Super Midsize and Long-Range Jets
FAQ
Citation Longitude: Questions
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