Light Jets compared
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 vs Nextant 400XTi
Both are light jets. Both seat up to 9 passengers. The Citation CJ4 Gen2 flies 340 km (184 nm) farther: 3,820 km against 3,480 km. The Citation CJ4 Gen2 has the taller cabin (1.50 m vs 1.45 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 | Citation CJ4 Gen2 | Nextant 400XTi |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 9 |
| Range | 3,820 km2,063 nm (better) | 3,480 km1,879 nm |
| Cruise speed | 835 km/h451 kt (better) | 830 km/h448 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.50 m4.9 ft (better) | 1.45 m4.8 ft |
| Cabin width | 1.50 m4.9 ft | 1.50 m4.9 ft |
| Cabin length | 5.50 m18.0 ft (better) | 4.72 m15.5 ft |
| Baggage | 79 cu ft (better) | 45 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $4,500/hr | $3,900/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Citation CJ4 Gen2 if you need the extra 340 km (184 nm) of range, headroom matters (the cabin is 5 cm taller), you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.8 m longer) and you travel with a lot of luggage (79 cu ft of baggage space vs 45).
On paper the Nextant 400XTi does not lead on any of the figures above. Pick it when one is based closer to your departure airport, which cuts positioning cost and often the total price.
The Nextant 400XTi is estimated at $3,900/hr against $4,500/hr for the Citation CJ4 Gen2, about $600 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 CJ4 Gen2 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.
Citation CJ4 Gen2 vs Nextant 400XTi: common questions
Which has more range, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 or the Nextant 400XTi?
Which is cheaper to charter, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 or the Nextant 400XTi?
Which has the bigger cabin, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 or the Nextant 400XTi?
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