The Cessna Citation Longitude is the largest and longest-legged Citation, and in the Palm Beach market it competes directly with the Challenger 350 on trips that need both range and a twelve-seat cabin. At 3,500 nautical miles from Trump International it reaches the West Coast, Europe’s doorstep and the whole Caribbean nonstop.
Textron powers the Longitude with two Honeywell HTF7700L engines, cruising around 483 knots with 3,500 nautical miles of range. The cabin seats eight to twelve with a flat floor, stand-up height and the lowest cabin sound level Textron has certified in the Citation line. It entered service in 2019, so charter airframes are relatively new. Every Cessna Citation Longitude we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2019
- Seating: 8 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 483 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 73.2 feet
- Wingspan: 68.9 feet
- Height: 19.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 112 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Longitude Fits Palm Beach
Twelve seats with full range is a rare combination in this class. A Palm Beach family office moving a full board or a family group of eleven to Van Nuys at roughly 2,030 nautical miles or Barbados at about 1,420 fits into one aircraft without dropping to a shorter-range type.
Cabin noise is a genuine differentiator on the long legs this market flies. On a 4-and-a-half-hour run to the West Coast or a 3-and-a-half-hour flight to the southern Caribbean, the Longitude is quieter than most of its competitors and passengers hold a conversation without raising their voices.
Availability is tighter than the Challenger 350 because the fleet is smaller. For peak Palm Beach dates in January through April, book early and expect us to price a Challenger 350 and a Challenger 3500 alongside so the comparison reflects what is actually schedulable.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Cessna Citation Longitude run $7,500 to $9,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Citation Longitude quotes at approximately $7,500 to $9,500 per hour as of 9/2026, at the top of the super midsize band. On Palm Beach trips where twelve seats and 3,500 nautical miles are both requirements, there are few alternatives to price against it.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
- Citation X / 10
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Longitude charter from Palm Beach, FL, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.