Aircraft
Cessna Citation Sovereign
The Cessna Citation Sovereign is a super midsize jet with up to 9 seats and 5,273 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
61 live empty legs on EmptyJet
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 5,273 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $3,500
About this aircraft
The Citation Sovereign is a super-midsize Citation known for exceptional short-field performance relative to its cabin and range class.
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C engines and a large wing help it use runways that challenge many peers. It became a favorite for operators needing midsize-plus cabin with access to shorter airports.
The Sovereign+ later improved range and systems; the baseline Sovereign still populates charter fleets.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation Sovereign appeared in 785 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Naples (APF) to Elizabethtown (EKX), listed 4 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 653 routes and 6 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation Sovereign empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 9,648, with an observed range of USD 100–USD 44,567 (905 priced listings; a flight listed more than once counts each time).
- Typical missions ran about 662 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- Right now, 61 empty-leg offers for this model are live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Super Midsize Jet
- Range
- 5,273 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 860 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,145 m
- Landing runway
- 790 m
- ICAO type
- C680
Cabin
- Seats
- 9
- Height
- 1.73 m
- Width
- 1.68 m
- Length
- 7.70 m
- Cabin area
- 17.4 m²
- Baggage
- 2.8 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 3,500
- Fuel burn
- 965 L/h (255 US gal/h)
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,530
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Super-midsize trips into shorter runways
- Long continental missions with large Citation cabin
- Sovereign empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
- Citation Sovereign specificationsGlobalAir
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FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation Sovereign appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 785 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation Sovereign from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation Sovereign?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation Sovereign corridor was Naples (APF) to Elizabethtown (EKX), with 4 listings from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation Sovereign?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation Sovereign show a median ask of USD 9,648 across 905 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 Sovereign?
The Cessna Citation Sovereign has a published maximum range of 5,273 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation Sovereign seat?
The Cessna Citation Sovereign is configured for up to 9 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation Sovereign?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation Sovereign operating cost near USD 3,500 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation Sovereign burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation Sovereign is about 965 liters (255 US gallons) per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation Sovereign need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation Sovereign is about 1,145 m.
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