Midsize Jets compared
Cessna Citation Sovereign+ vs Learjet 60XR
Both are midsize jets. The Citation Sovereign+ seats 1 more passenger (9 vs 8). The Citation Sovereign+ flies 1,040 km (562 nm) farther: 5,670 km against 4,630 km. The Learjet 60XR cruises 20 km/h faster. The Citation Sovereign+ has the taller cabin (1.80 m vs 1.75 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 Sovereign+ | Learjet 60XR |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 (better) | 8 |
| Range | 5,670 km3,062 nm (better) | 4,630 km2,500 nm |
| Cruise speed | 830 km/h448 kt | 850 km/h459 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.80 m5.9 ft (better) | 1.75 m5.7 ft |
| Cabin width | 1.83 m6.0 ft (better) | 1.73 m5.7 ft |
| Cabin length | 7.06 m23.2 ft (better) | 6.05 m19.8 ft |
| Baggage | 130 cu ft (better) | 65 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $6,100/hr | $5,000/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Citation Sovereign+ if you need the extra 1,040 km (562 nm) of range, you are a group of 9, headroom matters (the cabin is 5 cm taller) and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.0 m longer).
Pick the Learjet 60XR if you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 20 km/h faster).
The Learjet 60XR is estimated at $5,000/hr against $6,100/hr for the Citation Sovereign+, about $1,100 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Learjet 60XR saves about 2 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Citation Sovereign+ can fly Dubai (DXB) to Vienna (VIE) nonstop, 4,223 km. The Learjet 60XR 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 Sovereign+ vs Learjet 60XR: common questions
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