The Cessna Citation Longitude is the largest aircraft in the Citation family, carrying up to 12 passengers and 3,500 nautical miles from Dallas nonstop to any city in the continental United States and into the Caribbean without a fuel stop. For DFW executives who have outgrown midsize charter but are not ready to move to heavy jet rates, the Longitude sits in the gap.
Textron Aviation developed the Citation Longitude as a clean-sheet super midsize design above the Latitude in the Citation line, powered by Honeywell HTF7700L turbofans and built around a wider, taller fuselage with a true flat floor. The cabin seats 8 to 12 passengers. Range is 3,500 nautical miles, the longest in the Citation family. 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 Dallas
At 3,500 nautical miles, the Citation Longitude covers Dallas to every US destination nonstop, with enough range to reach the Canadian Maritimes, the Bahamas, and much of the Caribbean from KADS on a single leg. Dallas to the Turks and Caicos at roughly 1,700 nautical miles, Dallas to Barbados at around 2,000 nautical miles: both are inside the envelope. For a Southlake or Westlake family running a Caribbean itinerary, the Longitude handles the furthest island destinations without a fuel stop.
For Dallas Fortune 500 travel managers comparing the Longitude against the Challenger 350, the decision usually comes down to cabin configuration preference and specific trip date availability. The Longitude’s wider interior seats up to 12, which can be the deciding factor for a full executive team or a combined board and client group. The Challenger 350’s larger charter fleet typically means better availability on short notice.
The Longitude entered service in 2019, so the charter fleet is still building out compared to the Challenger 350. Dallas to coast routes where the 3,500-nautical-mile range matters versus the Challenger 350’s 3,200-nautical-mile range are relatively few from KADS, but on a full-cabin westbound leg against a headwind, the extra fuel capacity is a real operational difference.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
At $7,500 to $9,500 per hour, the Citation Longitude sits at the top of the super midsize band from Dallas. Compare it against the Challenger 3500 on trips where cabin capacity and range both matter.
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 Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Longitude charter from Dallas, TX, 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.