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Bombardier Challenger 604 vs Cessna Citation Longitude

Both are super midsize jets. Both seat up to 12 passengers. The Citation Longitude flies 90 km (49 nm) farther: 6,480 km against 6,390 km. Cabin height is the same, 1.85 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.

SpecificationChallenger 604Citation Longitude
Passengers1212
Range6,390 km3,450 nm6,480 km3,499 nm (better)
Cruise speed850 km/h459 kt869 km/h469 kt (better)
Cabin height1.85 m6.1 ft1.85 m6.1 ft
Cabin width2.49 m8.2 ft (better)2.13 m7.0 ft
Cabin length8.31 m27.3 ft9.40 m30.8 ft (better)
Baggage115 cu ft (better)112 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$8,300/hr$7,000/hr (better)

Which should you charter?

Pick the Challenger 604 if you want a wider cabin (36 cm more across).

Pick the Citation Longitude if you need the extra 90 km (49 nm) of range and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.1 m longer).

The Citation Longitude is estimated at $7,000/hr against $8,300/hr for the Challenger 604, about $1,300 less per hour. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.

Example trip: the Citation Longitude can fly New York (TEB) to Madrid (MAD) nonstop, 5,774 km. The Challenger 604 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 604 vs Citation Longitude: common questions

Which has more range, the Bombardier Challenger 604 or the Cessna Citation Longitude?
The Cessna Citation Longitude has more range: 6,480 km (3,499 nm) against 6,390 km (3,450 nm) for the Bombardier Challenger 604, a difference of 90 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Bombardier Challenger 604 or the Cessna Citation Longitude?
The Cessna Citation Longitude has the lower estimated rate ($7,000/hr against $8,300/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Bombardier Challenger 604 or the Cessna Citation Longitude?
The Bombardier Challenger 604 has the bigger cabin, 1.85 m high, 2.49 m wide and 8.31 m long. The Cessna Citation Longitude cabin is 1.85 m high, 2.13 m wide and 9.40 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Bombardier Challenger 604 or the Cessna Citation Longitude?
Both carry up to 12 passengers in a typical charter layout.

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