Aircraft
Cessna Citation VII
The Cessna Citation VII is a midsize jet with up to 7 seats and 3,850 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 3,850 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $3,200
About this aircraft
The Citation VII refined the Citation III midsize platform with better engines and systems—bridging Cessna's early swept-wing jets and the later Excel generation.
It offered midsize cabin comfort with higher performance than the VI for corporate operators of its era. Today it is a mature pre-owned midsize type.
Consider it when classic Citation midsize cabin is desired and XLS inventory is unavailable.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation VII appeared in 701 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Nassau (NAS) to Fort Lauderdale (FXE), listed 13 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 442 routes and 4 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation VII empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 6,800, with an observed range of USD 2,440–USD 30,970 (928 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 466 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 44 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Midsize Jet
- Range
- 3,850 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,330 m
- Landing runway
- 960 m
- ICAO type
- C650
Cabin
- Seats
- 7
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Width
- 1.68 m
- Length
- 5.61 m
- Cabin area
- 13.1 m²
- Baggage
- 1.8 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 3,200
- Fuel burn
- 220 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,320
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Mature midsize business trips
- Corporate Citation VII shuttle missions
- Occasional VII empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
- Citation VII specificationsGlobalAir
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation VII appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 701 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation VII from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation VII?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation VII corridor was Nassau (NAS) to Fort Lauderdale (FXE), with 13 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation VII?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation VII show a median ask of USD 6,800 across 928 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation VII?
The Cessna Citation VII has a published maximum range of 3,850 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation VII seat?
The Cessna Citation VII is configured for up to 7 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation VII?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation VII operating cost near USD 3,200 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation VII burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation VII is about 220 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation VII need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation VII is about 1,330 m.
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