Citation X
The super midsize jet built for speed. It cruises near Mach 0.90, well above the rest of the category, with about 3,100 nautical miles of range, so it trims a three hour leg by 15 to 20 minutes and a coast to coast leg by more. The cabin is the trade: about 5 ft 7 in high and 5 ft 6 in wide, with eight seats in a double club. We place clients on it regularly for the long leg where time matters.
- Typical seating
- 8 to 9
- Planning range
- ~3,100 nm
- Cabin height
- ~5 ft 8 in
Compare the cabin for your next trip, or tell us what you want to own. Specifications vary by aircraft.
Model examples. Cabins, finishes and equipment vary by aircraft.
Space for the way you travel.
Planning figures vary with the aircraft’s layout, load and conditions. We confirm the proposed airplane’s details with your options.
- Passenger seating
- 8 to 9
- Cabin height
- ~5 ft 8 in
- Cabin width
- ~5 ft 6 in
- Baggage volume
- ~80 cu ft, outside, not reachable in flight
- Planning range
- ~3,100 nm
- Typical cruise
- ~500 to 515 kt, near Mach 0.90; Mach 0.92 is the limit
- Lavatory
- enclosed
- Wifi
- on many, varies by aircraft
- Airframe years
- 1996 to 2018: the X to 2012, the X+ from 2014. A Citation X built before 2005 gets the exception review.
How much can you bring?
Listed baggage volume: ~80 cu ft, outside, not reachable in flight
Alternative loads · one bag type at a time
How we estimate bag counts
We allow 40 to 55% of the listed baggage volume for cases and 30 to 40% for golf bags, which pack poorly in nose and tail compartments. Assumed external dimensions: checked bag 28 × 20 × 12 in; golf travel bag 50 × 16 × 12 in; weekend bag 22 × 12 × 12 in. Counts are rounded down and show separate loads, not a combined allowance. Unspecified extra storage is excluded.
Volume estimates only. Bag shape, compartment doors, weight and fuel requirements determine the final fit. Tell us about mixed luggage, skis or bulky items.
Include your baggage in a quote request →- Speed against fuel on a short leg. The Citation X burns more fuel per hour than the rest of the category, and on a leg under about two hours it saves only minutes, so a pilot checks whether the time saved is worth the difference before recommending it. On a long leg it usually is.
- The airframe year. Some of the Citation Xs we see were built before 2005, so the tail either meets the standard or gets the written exception review: inspection history, recent heavy checks, and avionics and interior updates.
- Baggage. The bay is outside the cabin, about 80 cubic feet, and you cannot reach it in flight. Skis and long cases need a look at the door and the bay before we quote.
Interested in buying a Citation X?
Tell a pilot what you fly now and what you want next. We can discuss this model and let you know if one matching your requirements comes to market.
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Citation X questions.
How fast is the Citation X?
It cruises near Mach 0.90, about 500 knots through the air, and the newer X+ is a little faster. On a coast to coast leg that saves about 35 to 40 minutes against a Latitude or a Challenger. On a two hour leg it saves about 15 minutes, which is why a pilot looks at the length of the trip before recommending it.
Is the Citation X cabin big enough for eight?
Eight seats in a double club is the usual layout, and eight adults fit for a two to three hour leg. The cabin is about 5 ft 8 in high and 5 ft 6 in wide, so it is a midsize cabin with super midsize range and speed. If you want to stand straight and move around, look at the Latitude or the Challenger 300 and 3500 instead.
How much does a Citation X charter cost?
Explore the super midsize missions on this page, then enter your own airports and dates to receive starting prices for your complete trip by email. On a short leg a pilot may suggest a slower aircraft that costs less for nearly the same arrival time; on a long leg the Citation X often earns its place. Starting prices are planning minimums; we confirm the available aircraft and total price before booking.