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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
Cessna Citation VII

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

  1. On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation VII appeared in 701 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
  2. Its busiest corridor was Nassau (NAS) to Fort Lauderdale (FXE), listed 13 times over that period.
  3. Inventory spanned 442 routes and 4 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
  4. 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).
  5. Typical missions ran about 466 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
  6. 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

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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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