A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the super-midsize jet class.
CESSNA
The Cessna Citation X held the title of fastest civilian aircraft in the world for over a decade — Mach 0.92 cruise, 3,460 nm of range and a sleek swept-wing airframe that still turns heads on every ramp.
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The Cessna Citation X+ holds the record as the fastest civilian aircraft in the world — Mach 0.935 cruise, just shy of the speed of sound. Eight passengers, transcontinental US capability and unmatched speed advantage.
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| METRIC | Citation X | Citation X+ |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8–9 | 8 |
| Range | 3,460 nm | 3,460 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.92 | Mach 0.935 |
| Cabin height | 5'8" | 5'7" |
| Cabin width | 5'5" | 5'5" |
| Baggage | 82 cu ft | 82 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,140 ft | 5,140 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Miami → Sao Paulo | from $42,400 |
| Geneva → Dubai | from CHF 44,800 |
| Teterboro → San Francisco | from $35,400 |
| Geneva → Dubai | from CHF 38,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Citation X pulls ahead on cabin comfort and group capacity; the Citation X+ answers with speed & block time. Both sit in the super-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
Even
Matched specifications.
Cabin comfort
Citation X
Taller and/or wider cabin (5'8" × 5'5") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Citation X
Seats up to 9 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Even
Comparable runway requirements.
Speed & block time
Citation X+
Cruise of Mach 0.94 — 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 X and Citation X+: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
CESSNA
BEST FOR
Larger party charters
Up to 9 seats vs 8 on the Citation X+ — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Transatlantic with reserves
Comfortably crosses the Atlantic with conservative reserves and full pax.
Day-return long missions
Speed and range to fly Europe-Gulf and back within a single duty cycle.
Mediterranean tours
Range to hop multiple islands and capitals without repositioning.
CESSNA
BEST FOR
Transatlantic with reserves
Comfortably crosses the Atlantic with conservative reserves and full pax.
Day-return long missions
Speed and range to fly Europe-Gulf and back within a single duty cycle.
Mediterranean tours
Range to hop multiple islands and capitals without repositioning.
Executive teams of 8
Stand-up cabin and conference seating for board-level travel.
PROS & CONS
CESSNA
PROS
CONS
CESSNA
PROS
CONS
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Longer range (3,460 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Longer range (3,460 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Curated example: Teterboro → Los Angeles sits in the Citation X's sweet spot.
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Curated example: New York → Los Angeles sits in the Citation X+'s sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dubai | 2,950 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Teterboro → Los Angeles | 2,150 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Geneva → Riyadh | 2,450 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
The Cessna Citation X has a published range of 3,460 nm; the Cessna Citation X+ is rated at 3,460 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.92 for the Cessna Citation X and Mach 0.935 for the Cessna Citation X+. On a Miami → Sao Paulo-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Cessna Citation X seats 8–9; the Cessna Citation X+ seats 8. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Cessna Citation X from from $42,400, Cessna Citation X+ from from $35,400. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
Both belong to the Super-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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