Super Midsize Jets compared
Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Longitude
Both are super midsize jets. Both seat up to 12 passengers. The Challenger 650 flies 930 km (502 nm) farther: 7,410 km against 6,480 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.
| Specification | Challenger 650 | Citation Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 12 | 12 |
| Range | 7,410 km4,001 nm (better) | 6,480 km3,499 nm |
| Cruise speed | 870 km/h470 kt (better) | 869 km/h469 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.85 m6.1 ft | 1.85 m6.1 ft |
| Cabin width | 2.49 m8.2 ft (better) | 2.13 m7.0 ft |
| Cabin length | 8.31 m27.3 ft | 9.40 m30.8 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft (better) | 112 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $9,500/hr | $7,000/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Challenger 650 if you need the extra 930 km (502 nm) of range and you want a wider cabin (36 cm more across).
Pick the Citation Longitude if you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.1 m longer).
The Citation Longitude is estimated at $7,000/hr against $9,500/hr for the Challenger 650, about $2,500 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 Challenger 650 can fly New York (TEB) to Paris (LBG) nonstop, 5,833 km. The Citation Longitude 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 650 vs Citation Longitude: common questions
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