Midsize Jets compared
Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign+
Both are midsize jets. Both seat up to 9 passengers. The Challenger 350 flies 256 km (138 nm) farther: 5,926 km against 5,670 km. The Challenger 350 cruises 40 km/h faster. The Challenger 350 has the taller cabin (1.83 m vs 1.80 m).
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Challenger 350 | Citation Sovereign+ |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 9 |
| Range | 5,926 km3,200 nm (better) | 5,670 km3,062 nm |
| Cruise speed | 870 km/h470 kt (better) | 830 km/h448 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.83 m6.0 ft (better) | 1.80 m5.9 ft |
| Cabin width | 2.19 m7.2 ft (better) | 1.83 m6.0 ft |
| Cabin length | 9.17 m30.1 ft (better) | 7.06 m23.2 ft |
| Baggage | 106 cu ft | 130 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $7,400/hr | $6,100/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Challenger 350 if you need the extra 256 km (138 nm) of range, headroom matters (the cabin is 3 cm taller), you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 2.1 m longer) and you want a wider cabin (36 cm more across).
Pick the Citation Sovereign+ if you travel with a lot of luggage (130 cu ft of baggage space vs 106).
The Citation Sovereign+ is estimated at $6,100/hr against $7,400/hr for the Challenger 350, about $1,300 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Challenger 350 saves about 3 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Challenger 350 can fly Dubai (DXB) to Amsterdam (AMS) nonstop, 5,168 km. The Citation Sovereign+ would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Challenger 350 vs Citation Sovereign+: common questions
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