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Cessna Citation CJ3+ vs Nextant 400XTi

Both are light jets. The Nextant 400XTi seats 1 more passenger (9 vs 8). The Citation CJ3+ flies 300 km (162 nm) farther: 3,780 km against 3,480 km. Cabin height is the same, 1.45 m.

Cessna Citation CJ3+ exterior

Cessna

Citation CJ3+

8 seats · 3,780 km

Nextant 400XTi exterior

Nextant Aerospace

Nextant 400XTi

9 seats · 3,480 km

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.

SpecificationCitation CJ3+Nextant 400XTi
Passengers89 (better)
Range3,780 km2,041 nm (better)3,480 km1,879 nm
Cruise speed815 km/h440 kt830 km/h448 kt (better)
Cabin height1.45 m4.8 ft1.45 m4.8 ft
Cabin width1.47 m4.8 ft1.50 m4.9 ft (better)
Cabin length4.72 m15.5 ft4.72 m15.5 ft
Baggage66 cu ft (better)45 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$3,900/hr$3,900/hr

Which should you charter?

Pick the Citation CJ3+ if you need the extra 300 km (162 nm) of range and you travel with a lot of luggage (66 cu ft of baggage space vs 45).

Pick the Nextant 400XTi if you are a group of 9.

Our estimate is the same for both, around $3,900/hr before taxes and airport fees. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.

Example trip: the Citation CJ3+ can fly Dubai (DXB) to Athens (ATH) nonstop, 3,272 km. The Nextant 400XTi 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.

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Citation CJ3+ vs Nextant 400XTi: common questions

Which has more range, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ or the Nextant 400XTi?
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ has more range: 3,780 km (2,041 nm) against 3,480 km (1,879 nm) for the Nextant 400XTi, a difference of 300 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ or the Nextant 400XTi?
Both are light jets with a similar estimated rate of around $3,900/hr, before taxes and airport fees. The cheaper option on a given trip is usually the aircraft based closer to your departure airport, since it needs less positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ or the Nextant 400XTi?
The cabins are close in size. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ cabin is 1.45 m high, 1.47 m wide and 4.72 m long; the Nextant 400XTi cabin is 1.45 m high, 1.50 m wide and 4.72 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ or the Nextant 400XTi?
The Nextant 400XTi carries more: up to 9 passengers against 8 for the Cessna Citation CJ3+.

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