A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the light jet class.
CESSNA
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.
FULL CESSNA CITATION XLS+ PAGE →HONDA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
The HondaJet Elite II is the most innovative light jet in production — its patented over-the-wing engine mount delivers a quieter, larger cabin and 20% better fuel efficiency than any direct competitor. Ideal for short European or US business missions.
FULL HONDAJET ELITE II PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
| METRIC | Citation XLS+ | HondaJet Elite II |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 5–6 |
| Range | 1,858 nm | 1,547 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.75 | Mach 0.72 |
| Cabin height | 5'8" | 4'10" |
| Cabin width | 5'6" | 5'0" |
| Baggage | 90 cu ft | 66 cu ft |
| Runway | 3,560 ft | 3,699 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| London → Nice | from £12,500 |
| Frankfurt → Mykonos | from €19,800 |
| New York → Miami | from $24,000 |
| London → Amsterdam | from £5,400 |
| New York → Boston | from $7,200 |
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