Hawker 800XP private jetCessna Citation Latitude private jet

Hawker 800XP vs Citation Latitude

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

Hawker 800XP

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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Cessna Citation Latitude

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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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICHawker 800XPCitation Latitude
Passengers89
Range2,540 nm2,700 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.80Mach 0.80
Cabin height5'9"6'0"
Cabin width6'0"6'5"
Baggage50 cu ft127 cu ft
Runway5,032 ft3,580 ft

Hawker 800XP — strengths

  • Exceptional charter value
  • Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
  • Comfortable stand-up cabin

Cessna Citation Latitude — strengths

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

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

HAWKER 800XP
London → Marrakechfrom £21,000
Teterboro → Chicagofrom $14,500
CESSNA CITATION LATITUDE
Geneva → Mykonosfrom €19,800
Miami → New Yorkfrom $22,500

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

EXPERT VERDICT

The Citation Latitude is the stronger all-rounder, but the Hawker 800XP still wins where it counts for the right mission.

the Citation Latitude answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and airport access. 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

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

Citation Latitude

Shorter 3,580 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

HAWKER BEECHCRAFT

Hawker 800XP

PROS

  • +Exceptional charter value
  • +Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
  • +Comfortable stand-up cabin

CONS

  • 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 (5'9" vs 6'0") — stand-up movement is restricted.
  • Needs more runway than the Citation Latitude (5,032 ft vs 3,580 ft) — fewer short-field options.
  • Tighter baggage capacity than the Citation Latitude (50 cu ft vs 127 cu ft).

CESSNA

Cessna Citation Latitude

PROS

  • +Class-leading cabin altitude (5,950 ft)
  • +Stand-up cabin at midsize prices
  • +Garmin G5000 avionics
  • +Carries up to 9 passengers vs 8 on the Hawker 800XP — better for larger groups.
  • +Taller cabin (6'0") than the Hawker 800XP — easier to move around on long flights.
  • +Wider cabin (6'5") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Hawker 800XP.

CONS

  • Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Hawker 800XP on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.

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 Latitude

Larger cabin seats the full group (9).

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SCENARIO 02

Family of six on a 1,500 nm leisure trip with stand-up cabin needs

OUR PICKCitation Latitude

Larger cabin seats the full group (9).

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SCENARIO 03

Coast-to-coast US transcon with full passenger load

OUR PICKHawker 800XP

Curated example: London → Athens sits in the Hawker 800XP's sweet spot.

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SCENARIO 04

Long-weekend group charter to Marrakech with extra baggage

OUR PICKCitation Latitude

Larger cabin seats the full group (9).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → Moscow1,500 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
Geneva → Marrakech1,250 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
Teterboro → Aspen1,580 nmEitherBoth aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price.
Paris → Cairo1,800 nmEitherBoth 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

Hawker 800XP vs Citation Latitude — frequently asked

Hawker 800XP vs Citation Latitude: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Hawker 800XP has a published range of 2,540 nm; the Cessna Citation Latitude is rated at 2,700 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Hawker 800XP or Citation Latitude?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Hawker 800XP and Mach 0.80 for the Cessna Citation Latitude. On a London → Marrakech-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Hawker 800XP seats 8; the Cessna Citation Latitude seats 9. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Hawker 800XP vs the Cessna Citation Latitude?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Hawker 800XP from from £21,000, Cessna Citation Latitude from from €19,800. 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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