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Private Jet Charter — Citation Longitude

SUPER-MIDSIZE JET CHARTER — 3,500 NM RANGE · TWICE AS QUIET AS COMPETITORS · FLAGSHIP CITATION

Aircraft Profile

Citation Longitude — Private Charter Specifications

 
ManufacturerCessna / Textron Aviation (USA)
Aircraft TypeSuper-Midsize Jet
Max PassengersUp to 12 passengers
Cabin Dimensions25 ft 4 in long × 6 ft 5 in wide × 6 ft high (same width as Latitude)
Range3,500 nautical miles (official Textron)
Full Fuel Payload1,600 lbs
Flight Time~6–7 hours
Cruise SpeedHigh-speed cruise — class-leading direct operating cost
Engines2 × Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan
Service Ceiling45,000 ft
Cabin Altitude at 45,000 ft5,950 ft
Stand-Up CabinYes — 6 ft / 1.83 m
Flat FloorYes — full flat cabin floor
Baggage CapacityLarge — heated and pressurized aft hold
Notable StrengthsFlagship Citation, cabin noise nearly 2× quieter than nearest competitor (Textron official), 3,500 nm range, Honeywell HTF7700L engines, FAA certified Sept 2019, 100th delivery May 2023

Why Charter a Citation Longitude Private Jet?

The Cessna Citation Longitude is the flagship of the entire Citation family — the largest, most capable, and most technologically advanced aircraft Textron Aviation produces. Announced at EBACE 2012 and FAA-certified in September 2019 after 6,000 flight hours and 11,000 test points, it shares the Latitude’s circular fuselage cross-section but stretches it by a full seat row to accommodate up to 12 passengers in a cabin that is nearly twice as quiet as the nearest competitor — an official Textron Aviation specification.

Nearly Twice as Quiet as Any Competing Super-Mid

Textron Aviation’s published press release states the Longitude delivers cabin sound levels that are nearly twice as quiet as the nearest competitor in the super-midsize class. This is achieved through a combination of the Honeywell HTF7700L engine’s high bypass ratio, extensive cabin acoustic treatment, and the fuselage’s inherent vibration damping. On 6 to 7-hour flights, the practical impact is substantial: passengers arrive measurably less fatigued, conversations are easier, and the overall on-board experience is closer to a heavy jet than a traditional super-midsize.

 

Honeywell HTF7700L — Purpose-Built for the Longitude

The Longitude uses Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan engines — a variant of the HTF7000 series specifically matched to the aircraft’s weight, range, and performance targets. Honeywell designed these engines after the original Snecma Silvercrest selection was canceled due to performance shortfalls. The HTF7700L delivers the combination of range (3,500 nm), cruise performance, and low direct operating cost that Textron claims makes it the super-midsize with the highest cruise speed at the lowest direct operating cost in its class.

The Latitude Fuselage, Extended by a Seat Row

The Longitude uses the identical 83.25-inch circular fuselage cross-section as the Citation Latitude — giving it the same 6 ft headroom and 6 ft 5 in width — but stretches it by one full seat row to create a cabin measuring 25 ft 4 in. This allows configurations of up to 12 passengers while maintaining the flat floor, stand-up headroom, and wide-body feel that made the Latitude the world’s best-selling midsize jet. The 100th Longitude was delivered in May 2023, with NetJets as its largest operator following a landmark 175-aircraft order.

 

Key Advantages

The Flagship Citation. The Quietest Super-Midsize.

Official Textron figures: 3,500 nm range, 1,600 lb full fuel payload, cabin noise nearly twice as quiet as any competing super-mid, and the highest cruise speed in the category at the lowest direct operating cost. The Citation Longitude is the benchmark of super-midsize private charter.

Knowledge Center

Charter a Citation Longitude — FAQ

Common questions about Citation Longitude private charter flights with Fly Tango Jets.

The Longitude is Textron Aviation’s most capable production aircraft — combining 3,500 nm range, a 12-passenger capacity, the same wide oval cabin as the Latitude, and Honeywell HTF7700L engines into a platform that Textron officially claims has the highest cruise speed and lowest direct operating cost in the super-midsize class. It received FAA certification in September 2019 after 6,000 flight hours and 11,000 test points, and the 100th unit was delivered in May 2023.
Textron Aviation’s official press materials state the Longitude delivers cabin sound levels that are nearly twice as quiet as the nearest competitor in the super-midsize category. This is a formal specification — not a marketing claim — achieved through the HTF7700L engine’s high-bypass design, structural acoustic treatment, and vibration isolation. On 6 to 7-hour flights, this translates to measurably less passenger fatigue and a heavy-jet ambiance at super-midsize operating costs.
Official Textron Aviation specification: 3,500 nautical miles with a full fuel payload of 1,600 lbs. This covers New York to London, Los Angeles to Miami, Paris to Dubai, Dubai to Bangkok, and Tel Aviv to Dubai — routes that typically require a heavy jet charter. The Longitude offers comparable range at significantly lower operating costs.
The Longitude shares the Latitude’s 83.25-inch circular fuselage cross-section (6 ft high × 6 ft 5 in wide) but stretches it by one full seat row — extending the cabin from 21 ft 9 in to 25 ft 4 in and increasing capacity from 9 to 12 passengers. It also uses more powerful Honeywell HTF7700L engines (versus PW306D1 on the Latitude), extending range from 2,700 to 3,500 nm. The Longitude is re-winged with a new ~28° swept wing and T-tail empennage.
Yes — the 3,500 nm range is sufficient for New York to London and similar North Atlantic routes under standard conditions. This is Textron’s stated use case for the aircraft. For passengers who want transatlantic reach without the cost of a heavy jet charter, the Longitude is the most capable super-midsize option currently in production.
The Longitude is powered by two Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan engines — a variant specifically developed for the aircraft after the original Snecma Silvercrest engine was cancelled due to performance issues. The HTF7700L is a derivative of the proven HTF7000 series used on the Hawker 4000, adapted to deliver the Longitude’s required range, cruise speed, and direct operating cost targets.

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