Midsize Jet · Comparison

BAe / Hawker BAe 125 vs Cessna Citation Excel

Side-by-side Midsize Jet analysis of the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 and Cessna Citation Excel: cabin capacity, published range, typical hourly operating cost, runway needs, and how each model shows up in EmptyJet empty-leg inventory today.

Class
Midsize Jet
Seats
8 / 8
Range
4,445 km / 3,400 km
BAe / Hawker BAe 125BAe / Hawker BAe 1258 seats4,445 km range6 empty-leg offersCessna Citation ExcelCessna Citation Excel8 seats3,400 km range104 empty-leg offers

How to choose

Cabin and capacity: the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 is configured for 8 seats with cabin height 1.8 m; the Cessna Citation Excel offers 8 seats and 1.7 m cabin height. Choose the roomier cabin when passenger count or stand-up comfort matters more than brochure range.

Mission fit: published range is 4,445 km for the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 versus 3,400 km for the Cessna Citation Excel, with cruise speeds of 802 km/h and 793 km/h. Longer published range suits thin-route city pairs; shorter-hop missions can prioritize cabin comfort or lower typical hourly cost instead.

Operating cost context: typical hourly cost is listed at $6,746/hr for the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 and $3,200/hr for the Cessna Citation Excel. Takeoff runway guidance is 1890 m versus 1100 m — relevant when destination airports are short-field.

Empty-leg market signal on EmptyJet: 6 live public offers for the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 and 104 for the Cessna Citation Excel right now. Higher inventory often means more schedule flexibility on repositioning flights, but availability still depends on the specific route and date.

Specs & availability

SpecBAe / Hawker BAe 125Cessna Citation Excel
ManufacturerBAe / HawkerCessna
CategoryMidsize JetMidsize Jet
Seats88
Range4,445 km3,400 km
Cruise speed802 km/h793 km/h
Typical hourly cost$6,746/hr$3,200/hr
Cabin height1.8 m1.7 m
Takeoff runway1890 m1100 m
Empty-leg offers on EmptyJet6104

Key takeaways

On published range, the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 covers more distance (4,445 km vs 3,400 km). Typical hourly cost favors the Cessna Citation Excel ($3,200/hr vs $6,746/hr). EmptyJet currently lists more empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation Excel (104 vs 6).

FAQ

Which seats more passengers, the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 or the Cessna Citation Excel?

Published seating is 8 for the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 and 8 for the Cessna Citation Excel.

Which has longer range, the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 or the Cessna Citation Excel?

Published range is 4,445 km for the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 and 3,400 km for the Cessna Citation Excel.

What is the typical hourly cost difference between the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 and the Cessna Citation Excel?

Typical hourly cost is listed at $6,746/hr for the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 and $3,200/hr for the Cessna Citation Excel.

How many empty-leg offers does EmptyJet list for the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 vs the Cessna Citation Excel?

EmptyJet currently lists 6 empty-leg offers for the BAe / Hawker BAe 125 and 104 for the Cessna Citation Excel. Counts change as listings appear or leave the catalog.