HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 850XP
The Hawker 850XP added winglets to the proven Hawker 800XP airframe, improving climb performance and range. Stand-up cabin, eight seats and one of the most popular midsize jets in service.
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Hawker 850XP vs Citation Latitude
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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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Hawker 850XP | Citation Latitude |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 9 |
| Range | 2,642 nm | 2,700 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 | Mach 0.80 |
| Cabin height | 5'9" | 6'0" |
| Cabin width | 6'0" | 6'5" |
| Baggage | 50 cu ft | 127 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,032 ft | 3,580 ft |
Hawker 850XP — strengths
- —Winglet performance upgrade
- —Quiet cabin (Hawker airframe acoustics)
- —Strong US and European availability
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 850XP
| Miami → Cabo San Lucas | from $26,400 |
| Geneva → Athens | from CHF 21,600 |
CESSNA CITATION LATITUDE
| Geneva → Mykonos | from €11,900 |
| Miami → New York | from $13,500 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Citation Latitude is the stronger all-rounder, but the Hawker 850XP 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.
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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for
A tailored summary for the Hawker 850XP and Citation Latitude: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Top reasons to choose the Hawker 850XP
- ★Winglet performance upgrade
- ★Quiet cabin (Hawker airframe acoustics)
- ★Strong US and European availability
BEST FOR
Stand-up cross-Europe travel
Flat-floor cabin for 3–4 hour legs with full bar and lavatory.
8-seat board offsites
Comfortable double-club layout for executive teams.
US transcontinental
Non-stop east-coast to west-coast missions with full payload.
Sport & ski groups
Cabin volume for extended-stay baggage without payload sacrifice.
CESSNA
Top reasons to choose the Citation Latitude
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (6'0" tall × 6'5" wide) than the Hawker 850XP — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Seats up to 9 passengers vs 8 on the Hawker 850XP — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★Lands in 3,580 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Hawker 850XP cannot.
- ★127 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Hawker 850XP.
- ★Class-leading cabin altitude (5,950 ft)
BEST FOR
Larger party charters
Up to 9 seats vs 8 on the Hawker 850XP — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Short-field departures
3,580 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Hawker 850XP cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Stand-up cross-Europe travel
Flat-floor cabin for 3–4 hour legs with full bar and lavatory.
8-seat board offsites
Comfortable double-club layout for executive teams.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 850XP
PROS
- +Winglet performance upgrade
- +Quiet cabin (Hawker airframe acoustics)
- +Strong US and European availability
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 850XP — better for larger groups.
- +Taller cabin (6'0") than the Hawker 850XP — easier to move around on long flights.
- +Wider cabin (6'5") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Hawker 850XP.
CONS
- −Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Hawker 850XP 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).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →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).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Coast-to-coast US transcon with full passenger load
OUR PICKHawker 850XP
Curated example: New York → Aspen sits in the Hawker 850XP's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Long-weekend group charter to Marrakech with extra baggage
OUR PICKCitation Latitude
Larger cabin seats the full group (9).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Moscow | 1,500 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Geneva → Marrakech | 1,250 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Teterboro → Aspen | 1,580 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Paris → Cairo | 1,800 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
Hawker 850XP vs Citation Latitude — frequently asked
Hawker 850XP vs Citation Latitude: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Hawker 850XP has a published range of 2,642 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 850XP or Citation Latitude?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Hawker 850XP and Mach 0.80 for the Cessna Citation Latitude. On a Miami → Cabo San Lucas-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN
The Hawker 850XP 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 850XP vs the Cessna Citation Latitude?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Hawker 850XP from from $26,400, Cessna Citation Latitude from from €11,900. 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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