A Cessna vs Embraer showdown in the midsize jet class. The Cessna Citation Latitude carries 9 passengers with 2,700 nm of range; the Embraer Phenom 300E carries 8 with 2,010 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'0" × 6'5" versus 4'11" × 5'2", and runway numbers read 3,580 ft against 3,209 ft. Estimated class rates: €2,900–€3,900 per flight hour for the Cessna Citation Latitude, €2,000–€2,700 per flight hour for the Embraer Phenom 300E.
CESSNA
The Citation Latitude offers a true six-foot flat-floor cabin — usually the preserve of super-midsize jets — at midsize operating costs. Nine passengers fly in stand-up comfort across Europe, transcontinental US or the Mediterranean.
FULL CESSNA CITATION LATITUDE PAGE →EMBRAER
The Embraer Phenom 300E has been the world's most-delivered light jet for over a decade. Designed in collaboration with BMW Designworks, Embraer publishes it as the fastest single-pilot jet in production, with a cruise of up to Mach 0.80 and a 2,010 nm range — a genuine alternative to entry-level midsize aircraft at light-jet rates.
FULL EMBRAER PHENOM 300E PAGE →Compare the published range of 2,700 nm for the Cessna Citation Latitude with 2,010 nm for the Embraer Phenom 300E, but do not treat either as a guaranteed nonstop distance. Request the operator's payload and routing check with your departure airport, passengers and bags. A fuel stop, airport restriction or positioning flight can change which aircraft is the better charter.
Our records list cabin height and width of 6'0" × 6'5" for the Cessna Citation Latitude, compared with 4'11" × 5'2" for the Embraer Phenom 300E. Published baggage figures are 127 cu ft and 84 cu ft. Ask for photos and the seating plan of the aircraft actually offered: a model's passenger capacity does not confirm your preferred beds, table layout or space for oversized luggage.
The pricing engine gives an estimated €2,900–€3,900 per flight hour for the Cessna Citation Latitude and €2,000–€2,700 per flight hour for the Embraer Phenom 300E. These are class estimates, not model-specific tariff promises. Positioning, flight time and airport charges can outweigh a difference in hourly band; compare the confirmed total for the same route and dates.
SPECIFICATIONS
| METRIC | Citation Latitude | Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 8 |
| Range | 2,700 nm | 2,010 nm |
| Cruise speed | 446 ktas | Mach 0.80 |
| Cabin height | 6'0" | 4'11" |
| Cabin width | 6'5" | 5'2" |
| Baggage | 127 cu ft | 84 cu ft |
| Runway | 3,580 ft | 3,209 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Mykonos | €8,600–€11,600 (≈ €956–€1,289 per passenger, 9 seats) |
| Miami → New York | €8,100–€10,900 (≈ €900–€1,211 per passenger, 9 seats) |
| London → Geneva | €3,600–€4,900 (≈ €450–€613 per passenger, 8 seats) |
| Munich → Olbia | €3,900–€5,300 (≈ €488–€663 per passenger, 8 seats) |
| Teterboro → Aspen | €9,200–€12,400 (≈ €1,150–€1,550 per passenger, 8 seats) |
One-way estimates from our pricing engine (standard season), estimated, confirmed quote within 1–2 hours.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Citation Latitude pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort and group capacity; the Phenom 300E answers with airport access and speed & block time. Because the Citation Latitude (midsize jet) and Phenom 300E (light jet) sit in different segments, charter pricing diverges noticeably — match the aircraft to the mission, not the budget.
Range / non-stop reach
Citation Latitude
2,700 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Citation Latitude
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'0" × 6'5") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Citation Latitude
Seats up to 9 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Phenom 300E
Shorter 3,209 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Phenom 300E
Cruise of Mach 0.80 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.
Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.
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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
A tailored summary for the Citation Latitude and Phenom 300E: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
CESSNA
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Phenom 300E's envelope, the 2,700 nm legs of the Citation Latitude keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 9 seats vs 8 on the Phenom 300E — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Stand-up cross-Europe travel
Flat-floor cabin for 3–4 hour legs with full bar and lavatory.
8-seat board offsites
Comfortable double-club layout for executive teams.
EMBRAER
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
3,209 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Citation Latitude cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Two-hour business hops
Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.
Short-runway escapes
Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.
4–6 passenger weekends
Right-sized for a couple plus friends or a small family weekend break.
PROS & CONS
CESSNA
PROS
CONS
EMBRAER
PROS
CONS
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Larger cabin seats the full group (9).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Larger cabin seats the full group (9).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Curated example: London → Ibiza sits in the Citation Latitude's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Larger cabin seats the full group (9).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Moscow | 1,500 nm | Citation Latitude | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Geneva → Marrakech | 1,250 nm | Citation Latitude | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Teterboro → Aspen | 1,580 nm | Citation Latitude | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Cairo | 1,800 nm | Citation Latitude | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
The Cessna Citation Latitude has a published range of 2,700 nm; the Embraer Phenom 300E is rated at 2,010 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are 446 ktas for the Cessna Citation Latitude and Mach 0.80 for the Embraer Phenom 300E. The difference in block time grows with trip length; on a London → Ibiza trip it is usually minutes rather than hours.
The Cessna Citation Latitude seats 9; the Embraer Phenom 300E seats 8. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
From our pricing engine's class rates: the Cessna Citation Latitude at an estimated €2,900–€3,900 per flight hour, and the Embraer Phenom 300E at an estimated €2,000–€2,700 per flight hour. These are estimates; the confirmed quote within 1–2 hours depends on positioning, season and airport fees.
The Cessna Citation Latitude cabin is 6'0" high and 6'5" wide; the Embraer Phenom 300E is 4'11" high and 5'2" wide. Baggage: 127 cu ft vs 84 cu ft.
For trips within the Embraer Phenom 300E's published 2,010 nm, either aircraft can fly non-stop and the choice comes down to cabin (6'0" vs 4'11" cabin height), seats (9 vs 8) and price. Beyond that, the Cessna Citation Latitude (2,700 nm) flies non-stop where the Embraer Phenom 300E may need a fuel stop. Real-world range drops with passengers, bags, winds and winter reserves, so we confirm it per trip.
Both belong to the Midsize Jet category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Phenom 300E sit in the Midsize Jet class, so cabin height, width and layout differ subtly — on flights over 3 hours those details matter more than raw range. Ask us for a side-by-side floorplan.
Both aircraft in this comparison are operated under ARG/US, Wyvern or IS-BAO safety programmes when chartered through Limitless Sky. Safety is driven by operator, crew currency and maintenance regime — not the airframe. We only book operators meeting our verified due-diligence checklist.
The hourly class rate is only one input. Total mission cost includes positioning legs, overnight fees, landing/handling, catering, de-icing and FET where applicable. Our confirmed quote itemises every line so there are no surprises.
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