CESSNA
Cessna Citation VII
The Cessna Citation VII was the fastest Citation of its era — Mach 0.83 cruise, eight seats and a refined cabin that influenced every subsequent midsize Citation design.
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Citation VII vs Hawker 800XP
A Cessna vs Hawker Beechcraft showdown in the midsize jet class. The Cessna Citation VII carries 8 passengers with 1,800 nm of range; the Hawker 800XP carries 8 with 2,540 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 5'9" × 5'9" versus 5'9" × 6'0", and runway numbers read 5,000 ft against 5,032 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 13,800 on the Citation VII, from £12,600 on the Hawker 800XP.
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HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 800XP
The Hawker 800XP remains one of the most-chartered midsize jets in the world. Its eight-seat double-club cabin, robust airframe and proven Honeywell engines make it exceptional value for European business missions and transcontinental US travel.
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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Citation VII | Hawker 800XP |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 8 |
| Range | 1,800 nm | 2,540 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.80 |
| Cabin height | 5'9" | 5'9" |
| Cabin width | 5'9" | 6'0" |
| Baggage | 73 cu ft | 50 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,000 ft | 5,032 ft |
Cessna Citation VII — strengths
- —Mach 0.83 cruise — exceptional for midsize
- —Stand-up cabin
- —Lower hourly cost than newer midsize jets
Hawker 800XP — strengths
- —Exceptional charter value
- —Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
- —Comfortable stand-up cabin
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
CESSNA CITATION VII
| Geneva → Olbia | from CHF 13,800 |
| Dallas → Aspen | from $14,200 |
HAWKER 800XP
| London → Marrakech | from £12,600 |
| Teterboro → Chicago | from $8,700 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
Two closely-matched midsize jets — the right pick depends entirely on the mission, not the spec sheet.
The Citation VII pulls ahead on airport access and speed & block time; the Hawker 800XP answers with range / non-stop reach and cabin comfort. Both sit in the midsize jet class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.
Range / non-stop reach
Hawker 800XP
2,540 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Hawker 800XP
Taller and/or wider cabin (5'9" × 6'0") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Even
Matched specifications.
Airport access
Citation VII
Shorter 5,000 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Citation VII
Cruise of Mach 0.83 — 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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Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for
A tailored summary for the Citation VII and Hawker 800XP: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
CESSNA
Top reasons to choose the Citation VII
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.83, trimming block time on every leg vs the Hawker 800XP (Mach 0.80).
- ★73 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Hawker 800XP.
- ★Mach 0.83 cruise — exceptional for midsize
- ★Stand-up cabin
- ★Lower hourly cost than newer midsize jets
BEST FOR
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.
US transcontinental
Non-stop east-coast to west-coast missions with full payload.
Sport & ski groups
Cabin volume for extended-stay baggage without payload sacrifice.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Top reasons to choose the Hawker 800XP
- ★Reaches 2,540 nm non-stop — 41% more range than the Citation VII, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (5'9" tall × 6'0" wide) than the Citation VII — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Exceptional charter value
- ★Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
- ★Comfortable stand-up cabin
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Citation VII's envelope, the 2,540 nm legs of the Hawker 800XP keep reserves intact.
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.
US transcontinental
Non-stop east-coast to west-coast missions with full payload.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
CESSNA
Cessna Citation VII
PROS
- +Mach 0.83 cruise — exceptional for midsize
- +Stand-up cabin
- +Lower hourly cost than newer midsize jets
- +Faster cruise (Mach 0.83) trims block time on every leg vs the Hawker 800XP.
- +Larger baggage hold (73 cu ft) — useful for ski, golf or extended luggage vs the Hawker 800XP.
CONS
- −Shorter range than the Hawker 800XP (1,800 nm vs 2,540 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 800XP
PROS
- +Exceptional charter value
- +Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
- +Comfortable stand-up cabin
- +Longer legs than the Citation VII (2,540 nm vs 1,800 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Wider cabin (6'0") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Citation VII.
CONS
- −Slightly slower in cruise than the Citation VII (Mach 0.80 vs Mach 0.83).
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the Citation VII (50 cu ft vs 73 cu ft).
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Which aircraft for which mission
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Eight-person sales roadshow across three European capitals in two days
OUR PICKCitation VII
Larger cabin seats the full group (8).
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Family of six on a 1,500 nm leisure trip with stand-up cabin needs
OUR PICKCitation VII
Larger cabin seats the full group (8).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Coast-to-coast US transcon with full passenger load
OUR PICKCitation VII
Curated example: Teterboro → Miami sits in the Citation VII's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Long-weekend group charter to Marrakech with extra baggage
OUR PICKCitation VII
Larger cabin seats the full group (8).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Moscow | 1,500 nm | Hawker 800XP | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Geneva → Marrakech | 1,250 nm | Hawker 800XP | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Teterboro → Aspen | 1,580 nm | Hawker 800XP | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Cairo | 1,800 nm | Hawker 800XP | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (1800 nm > 1,800 nm). |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
Citation VII vs Hawker 800XP — frequently asked
Citation VII vs Hawker 800XP: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Cessna Citation VII has a published range of 1,800 nm; the Hawker 800XP is rated at 2,540 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Citation VII or Hawker 800XP?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.83 for the Cessna Citation VII and Mach 0.80 for the Hawker 800XP. On a Geneva → Olbia-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN
The Cessna Citation VII seats 8; the Hawker 800XP seats 8. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
What does it cost to charter the Cessna Citation VII vs the Hawker 800XP?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Cessna Citation VII from from CHF 13,800, Hawker 800XP from from £12,600. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
Which aircraft is better for transatlantic or long-range missions?OPEN
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.
How much cabin space does the Citation VII have vs the Hawker 800XP?OPEN
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Cessna Citation VII and Hawker 800XP 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.
Which aircraft is safer — Citation VII or Hawker 800XP?OPEN
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.
What's the total mission cost — not just the hourly rate?OPEN
Hourly pricing (from CHF 13,800 for the Citation VII, from £12,600 for the Hawker 800XP) 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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