The Citation X is the fastest civil aircraft Dallas charter can put you on, cruising at Mach 0.92 and covering 3,460 nautical miles from DFW to a destination that would take any other super midsize aircraft 20 to 30 minutes longer. For a Dallas executive whose schedule runs tight enough that the time saved on a Dallas to New York leg is worth specifying at booking, the Citation X is the aircraft that delivers it.
Cessna developed the Citation X around a specifically aerodynamic supercritical wing optimized for high-speed cruise, with Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 turbofan engines. For much of its production run from 1996 through 2018, it held the record as the fastest production civil aircraft. The Citation 10, introduced in 2013, added winglets and avionics refinements. The cabin seats 8 to 12 passengers. Every Citation X / 10 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: 1996
- Seating: 8 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,460 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 525 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 72.5 feet
- Wingspan: 63.6 feet
- Height: 19.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 82 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Citation X / 10 Fits Dallas
Dallas to New York in under three hours is what the Citation X’s Mach 0.92 cruise makes possible. For a Dallas-based board member or executive who considers their time on the aircraft as work time rather than travel time, reducing a Dallas to Teterboro leg by 20 to 30 minutes versus a Challenger 350 is meaningful when the itinerary is tight. The aircraft is the super midsize for clients who schedule from the destination backward.
The Citation X’s 3,460-nautical-mile range covers Dallas to the Caribbean comfortably and Dallas to the US West Coast in the same fast block time that makes the East Coast corridors compelling. Dallas to Los Angeles at 1,200 nautical miles takes under two hours at Mach 0.92 cruise. For a DFW entertainment or sports industry client running bicoastal travel, the speed advantage is consistent across every major corridor.
At Mach 0.92, the Citation X burns more fuel per hour than lower-speed super midsize aircraft, which is visible in both hourly rate and ferry costs on trips with significant deadhead legs. For Dallas clients booking round trips on the same day, the speed advantage reduces total trip time meaningfully; for multi-day trips where the speed difference is amortized over a longer stay, the cost premium is harder to justify.
Gallery
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 Citation X / 10 run $6,500 to $8,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
At $6,500 to $8,500 per hour, the Citation X prices similarly to the Challenger 350 while delivering a materially faster cruise speed. On time-critical Dallas corridors where 20 to 30 minutes matters, the comparison is worth running.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Citation X / 10 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.