A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the light jet class.
CESSNA
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is the most-flown light jet in private aviation — a perfect short-range workhorse that combines exceptional fuel efficiency with a refined six-seat cabin. Ideal for one-to-two-hour European or US regional missions, the CJ3+ accesses smaller airfields that midsize jets cannot, putting clients closer to their final destination.
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The Citation XLS+ is the world's best-selling midsize private jet — and for good reason. It blends a true stand-up cabin and external baggage hold with light-jet operating economics and short-runway capability. Eight passengers fly in genuine comfort across Europe or coast-to-coast in the US.
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| METRIC | Citation CJ3+ | Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 6–7 | 8 |
| Range | 2,040 nm | 1,858 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.737 | Mach 0.75 |
| Cabin height | 4'9" | 5'8" |
| Cabin width | 4'10" | 5'6" |
| Baggage | 65 cu ft | 90 cu ft |
| Runway | 3,180 ft | 3,560 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| London → Geneva | from £8,400 |
| Nice → Olbia | from €5,900 |
| Miami → Nassau | from $7,500 |
| London → Nice | from £12,500 |
| Frankfurt → Mykonos | from €19,800 |
| New York → Miami | from $24,000 |
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