Aircraft
Cessna Citation CJ4
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet with up to 8 seats and 4,010 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
81 live empty legs on EmptyJet
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 4,010 km
- Cruise
- 828 km/h
- Hourly
- $2,850
About this aircraft
The Citation CJ4 is the top of the classic CJ stack—Williams FJ44-4A engines, a longer cabin, and range that pushes light-jet missions toward midsize territory.
Textron positions later Gen2/Gen3 updates as the ultimate single-pilot CitationJet; the baseline CJ4 already delivered a step-change in speed and cabin versus CJ3. It is a favorite when light-jet simplicity must cover longer city pairs.
Often the right answer between a CJ3+ and stepping into an XLS or Latitude.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation CJ4 appeared in 2,655 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes (CEQ) to Wevelgem (KJK), listed 22 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 1,712 routes and 3 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation CJ4 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 9,843, with an observed range of USD 1,150–USD 29,012 (3,034 priced listings; a flight listed more than once counts each time).
- Typical missions ran about 707 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- Right now, 81 empty-leg offers for this model are live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Light Jet
- Range
- 4,010 km
- Cruise speed
- 828 km/h
- Max speed
- 839 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 980 m
- Landing runway
- 822 m
- ICAO type
- C25C
Cabin
- Seats
- 8
- Height
- 1.45 m
- Width
- 1.47 m
- Length
- 5.28 m
- Cabin area
- 11.3 m²
- Baggage
- 1.8 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 2,850
- Fuel burn
- 644 L/h (170 US gal/h)
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,020
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Longer light-jet continental sectors
- Single-pilot high-performance light-jet trips
- CJ4 empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3Textron Aviation
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation CJ4 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 2,655 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation CJ4 from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation CJ4?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation CJ4 corridor was Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes (CEQ) to Wevelgem (KJK), with 22 listings from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation CJ4?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation CJ4 show a median ask of USD 9,843 across 3,034 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation CJ4?
The Cessna Citation CJ4 has a published maximum range of 4,010 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation CJ4 seat?
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is configured for up to 8 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation CJ4?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation CJ4 operating cost near USD 2,850 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation CJ4 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation CJ4 is about 644 liters (170 US gallons) per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation CJ4 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation CJ4 is about 980 m.
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