Citation Latitude vs Phenom 300E

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the midsize jet class.

CESSNA

Cessna Citation Latitude

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.

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EMBRAER

Embraer Phenom 300E

The Embraer Phenom 300E has been the world's most-delivered light jet for over a decade. Designed in collaboration with BMW Designworks, it offers the largest cabin, longest range and fastest cruise speed in its class — a genuine alternative to entry-level midsize aircraft at light-jet rates.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRIC	Citation Latitude	Phenom 300E
Passengers	9	8
Range	2,700 nm	2,010 nm
Cruise speed	Mach 0.80	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

Cessna Citation Latitude — strengths

—Class-leading cabin altitude (5,950 ft)
—Stand-up cabin at midsize prices
—Garmin G5000 avionics

Embraer Phenom 300E — strengths

—Fastest light jet in production — Mach 0.80
—Most-delivered business jet of the past decade
—Single-pilot certified for direct charter savings

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

CESSNA CITATION LATITUDE

Geneva → Mykonos	from €19,800
Miami → New York	from $22,500

EMBRAER PHENOM 300E

London → Geneva	from £9,400
Munich → Olbia	from €10,600
Teterboro → Aspen	from $26,000

All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.

EXPERT VERDICT

The Citation Latitude is the stronger all-rounder, but the Phenom 300E still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.

The Citation Latitude pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort and group capacity; the Phenom 300E answers with airport access. 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

Even

Matched specifications.

Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

CESSNA

Cessna Citation Latitude

PROS

+Class-leading cabin altitude (5,950 ft)
+Stand-up cabin at midsize prices
+Garmin G5000 avionics
+Longer legs than the Phenom 300E (2,700 nm vs 2,010 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
+Carries up to 9 passengers vs 8 on the Phenom 300E — better for larger groups.
+Taller cabin (6'0") than the Phenom 300E — easier to move around on long flights.

CONS

−Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Phenom 300E on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.

EMBRAER

Embraer Phenom 300E

PROS

+Fastest light jet in production — Mach 0.80
+Most-delivered business jet of the past decade
+Single-pilot certified for direct charter savings
+Shorter runway requirement (3,209 ft) unlocks airfields the Citation Latitude cannot use.

CONS

−Shorter range than the Citation Latitude (2,010 nm vs 2,700 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
−Maximum 8-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 8 — the Citation Latitude adds 1 seat.
−Lower ceiling than the Citation Latitude (4'11" vs 6'0") — stand-up movement is restricted.
−Tighter baggage capacity than the Citation Latitude (84 cu ft vs 127 cu ft).

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

Citation Latitude vs Phenom 300E — frequently asked

Citation Latitude vs Phenom 300E: which has the longer range?OPEN

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.

Which is faster — Citation Latitude or Phenom 300E?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Cessna Citation Latitude and Mach 0.80 for the Embraer Phenom 300E. On a Geneva → Mykonos-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

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.

What does it cost to charter the Cessna Citation Latitude vs the Embraer Phenom 300E?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Cessna Citation Latitude from from €19,800, Embraer Phenom 300E from from £9,400. 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.

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