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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Gulfstream G280

Both are super midsize jets. The Citation Longitude seats 2 more passengers (12 vs 10). The Citation Longitude flies 180 km (97 nm) farther: 6,480 km against 6,300 km. Cabin height is within a few centimetres on the Citation Longitude and Gulfstream G280.

Cessna Citation Longitude exterior

Cessna

Citation Longitude

12 seats · 6,480 km

Gulfstream G280 exterior

Gulfstream

G280

10 seats · 6,300 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 LongitudeGulfstream G280
Passengers12 (better)10
Range6,480 km3,499 nm (better)6,300 km3,402 nm
Cruise speed869 km/h469 kt880 km/h475 kt (better)
Cabin height1.85 m6.1 ft1.86 m6.1 ft (better)
Cabin width2.13 m7.0 ft2.13 m7.0 ft
Cabin length9.40 m30.8 ft (better)8.43 m27.7 ft
Baggage112 cu ft (better)100 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$7,000/hr (better)$7,400/hr

Which should you charter?

Pick the Citation Longitude if you need the extra 180 km (97 nm) of range, you are a group of 11 to 12, you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.0 m longer) and you travel with a lot of luggage (112 cu ft of baggage space vs 100).

On paper the Gulfstream G280 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 Citation Longitude is estimated at $7,000/hr against $7,400/hr for the Gulfstream G280, about $400 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 London (LTN) to Toronto (YYZ) nonstop, 5,694 km. The Gulfstream G280 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 Longitude vs Gulfstream G280: common questions

Which has more range, the Cessna Citation Longitude or the Gulfstream G280?
The Cessna Citation Longitude has more range: 6,480 km (3,499 nm) against 6,300 km (3,402 nm) for the Gulfstream G280, a difference of 180 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Cessna Citation Longitude or the Gulfstream G280?
The Cessna Citation Longitude has the lower estimated rate ($7,000/hr against $7,400/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Cessna Citation Longitude or the Gulfstream G280?
The Cessna Citation Longitude has the bigger cabin, 1.85 m high, 2.13 m wide and 9.40 m long. The Gulfstream G280 cabin is 1.86 m high, 2.13 m wide and 8.43 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Cessna Citation Longitude or the Gulfstream G280?
The Cessna Citation Longitude carries more: up to 12 passengers against 10 for the Gulfstream G280.

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