Citation XLS Specifications & Booking
Manufacturer: Cessna
Manufactured Country: United States
Seats: 9
Crew: 2
Range: 2138 mi (3441 km)
Price Per Hour:
$3,274
Maximum Speed: 507 mph(816 km/h)
Cruise Speed: 507 mph (816 km/h)
Service ceiling: 45,000 ft
Rate of climb: 3,500 fpm
Length: 52 ft 6 in
Height: 17 ft 2 in
Wingspan: 56 ft 4 in
Baggage Capacity: 8 bags (Width: 45cm/18in Height: 67cm/16in)
The Cessna Citation Excel (Model XLS) originated from Cessna in United States with production of the Cessna Citation Excel (Model XLS) starting in 2008. It is used in various roles including executve transport. It continues to set industry benchmarks with its cutting-edge features and superior performance.
Available Empty Leg Flights on the Citation XLS
From:
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
To:
Naples, Municipal (APF), FL, US
Naples, Municipal (APF), FL, US
Departure date:
29.04.2025
29.04.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
8
8
$14,686
Distance between PJC - APF:
3789 mi (6099 km)
Estimated flight duration:
7 hours : 28 minutes
Cost per person:
$1835.8
Cost per hour:
$1965.06
From:
Orlando, Orlando International Airport (MCO), FL, US
Orlando, Orlando International Airport (MCO), FL, US
To:
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
Departure date:
29.04.2025
29.04.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
9
9
$12,737
Distance between MCO - PJC:
3913 mi (6297 km)
Estimated flight duration:
7 hours : 43 minutes
Cost per person:
$1415.2
Cost per hour:
$1650.42
From:
Chicago, Executive (PWK), IL, US
Chicago, Executive (PWK), IL, US
To:
Memphis, Memphis International Airport (MEM), TN, US
Memphis, Memphis International Airport (MEM), TN, US
Departure date:
29.04.2025
29.04.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
9
9
$8,818
Distance between PWK - MEM:
495 mi (797 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 58 minutes
Cost per person:
$979.8
Cost per hour:
$9031.53
From:
Portland, International Jetport (PWM), ME, US
Portland, International Jetport (PWM), ME, US
To:
Washington, Dulles International (IAD), DC, US
Washington, Dulles International (IAD), DC, US
Departure date:
29.04.2025
29.04.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
8
8
$8,785
Distance between PWM - IAD:
492 mi (792 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 58 minutes
Cost per person:
$1098.15
Cost per hour:
$9050.02
From:
Sofia, Sofia Airport (SOF), BG
Sofia, Sofia Airport (SOF), BG
To:
Dusseldorf, Düsseldorf International (DUS), DE
Dusseldorf, Düsseldorf International (DUS), DE
Departure date:
29.04.2025
29.04.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
8
8
$11,113
Distance between SOF - DUS:
978 mi (1574 km)
Estimated flight duration:
1 hours : 55 minutes
Cost per person:
$1389.12
Cost per hour:
$5760.58
From:
Knoxville, McGhee Tyson (TYS), TN, US
Knoxville, McGhee Tyson (TYS), TN, US
To:
Memphis, Memphis International Airport (MEM), TN, US
Memphis, Memphis International Airport (MEM), TN, US
Departure date:
29.04.2025
29.04.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
9
9
$8,796
Distance between TYS - MEM:
344 mi (554 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 40 minutes
Cost per person:
$977.36
Cost per hour:
$12966.38
From:
White Plains, Westchester County (HPN), NY, US
White Plains, Westchester County (HPN), NY, US
To:
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
Departure date:
29.04.2025
29.04.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
8
8
$8,790
Distance between HPN - PJC:
4543 mi (7312 km)
Estimated flight duration:
8 hours : 57 minutes
Cost per person:
$1098.76
Cost per hour:
$980.97
From:
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
To:
Cincinnati, Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK), OH, US
Cincinnati, Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK), OH, US
Departure date:
30.04.2025
30.04.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
8
8
$8,790
Distance between PJC - LUK:
4648 mi (7480 km)
Estimated flight duration:
9 hours : 10 minutes
Cost per person:
$1098.76
Cost per hour:
$958.89
From:
Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International (GRR), MI, US
Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International (GRR), MI, US
To:
Goodyear, Phoenix Goodyear (GYR), AZ, US
Goodyear, Phoenix Goodyear (GYR), AZ, US
Departure date:
30.04.2025
30.04.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
8
8
$18,819
Distance between GRR - GYR:
1588 mi (2556 km)
Estimated flight duration:
3 hours : 7 minutes
Cost per person:
$2352.31
Cost per hour:
$6008.01
From:
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
To:
Boca Raton, Boca Raton Airport (BCT), FL, US
Boca Raton, Boca Raton Airport (BCT), FL, US
Departure date:
30.04.2025
30.04.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
8
8
$14,397
Distance between PJC - BCT:
3751 mi (6036 km)
Estimated flight duration:
7 hours : 23 minutes
Cost per person:
$1799.65
Cost per hour:
$1946.32
From:
Hilton Head, Hilton Head Airport (HXD), SC, US
Hilton Head, Hilton Head Airport (HXD), SC, US
To:
Orlando, Orlando International Airport (MCO), FL, US
Orlando, Orlando International Airport (MCO), FL, US
Departure date:
30.04.2025
30.04.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
9
9
$8,818
Distance between HXD - MCO:
5692 mi (9161 km)
Estimated flight duration:
11 hours : 13 minutes
Cost per person:
$979.8
Cost per hour:
$785.46
From:
Westfield, Barnes Municipal (BAF), MA, US
Westfield, Barnes Municipal (BAF), MA, US
To:
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
Departure date:
01.05.2025
01.05.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
8
8
$8,790
Distance between BAF - PJC:
4598 mi (7400 km)
Estimated flight duration:
9 hours : 4 minutes
Cost per person:
$1098.76
Cost per hour:
$969.22
From:
Charleston, Air Force Base-International (CHS), SC, US
Charleston, Air Force Base-International (CHS), SC, US
To:
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), PA, US
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), PA, US
Departure date:
01.05.2025
01.05.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
8
8
$8,796
Distance between CHS - PIT:
887 mi (1427 km)
Estimated flight duration:
1 hours : 44 minutes
Cost per person:
$1099.53
Cost per hour:
$5029.28
From:
Cleveland, Burke Lakefront (BKL), OH, US
Cleveland, Burke Lakefront (BKL), OH, US
To:
Washington, Dulles International (IAD), DC, US
Washington, Dulles International (IAD), DC, US
Departure date:
02.05.2025
02.05.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
8
8
$8,818
Distance between BKL - IAD:
285 mi (459 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 33 minutes
Cost per person:
$1102.27
Cost per hour:
$15680.89
From:
Ft Myers, Page Field (FMY), FL, US
Ft Myers, Page Field (FMY), FL, US
To:
Hilton Head, Hilton Head Airport (HXD), SC, US
Hilton Head, Hilton Head Airport (HXD), SC, US
Departure date:
02.05.2025
02.05.2025
Aircraft:
Citation XLS
Citation XLS
Capacity:
8
8
$8,796
Distance between FMY - HXD:
5718 mi (9203 km)
Estimated flight duration:
11 hours : 16 minutes
Cost per person:
$1099.53
Cost per hour:
$779.94
Overview of the Citation XLS
The Citation XLS is a business jet manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation. It is a private, commercial-use aircraft designed for short-range, high-speed flights. The first flight of the Citation XLS took place on September 19, 2003.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions:
- Length: 50 feet 7 inches (15.42 meters)
- Wingspan: 46 feet 10 inches (14.27 meters)
- Height: 16 feet 3 inches (4.95 meters)
- Weight:
- Empty weight: 19,200 pounds (8,692 kilograms)
- Maximum takeoff weight: 27,000 pounds (12,247 kilograms)
- Engines:
- Type: FADEC-controlled Williams FJ44-2A engines
- Thrust: 3,400 pounds-force each (15,120 Newtons)
- Fuel efficiency: 0.72 lb/hp-hr at 45,000 feet (13,716 meters) and Mach 0.75
- Performance:
- Maximum speed: Mach 0.82 (530 mph or 853 km/h)
- Range: 2,000 nautical miles (3,704 kilometers) at 45,000 feet (13,716 meters) and Mach 0.75
- Cruising altitude: 45,000 feet (13,716 meters)
- Capacity:
- Pax: 8-9 passengers
- Cargo: 1,200 pounds (544 kilograms)
- Crew: 2 pilots
Design and Features
The Citation XLS features a unique design with an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and comfort. Its aerodynamic design includes a raked wingtip and a curved fuselage shape to reduce drag and improve performance.
History and Development
- Key milestones:
- First flight: September 19, 2003
- Certification: FAA certification in 2004
- Challenges faced during development: The Citation XLS underwent significant design changes and testing to achieve its impressive performance and efficiency.
- Significant upgrades or variants: The Citation XLS has undergone several updates, including the introduction of advanced avionics and improved fuel efficiency.
Operational Use
- Airlines or organizations that operate it: Several private companies and charter operators use the Citation XLS for short-range flights.
- Popular routes or missions: The Citation XLS is often used for short-range, high-speed flights within continental regions.
- Role in aviation history: The Citation XLS has played a significant role in the development of private aviation, offering a fast and efficient option for business travelers.
Interesting Facts
- Unique design choice: The Citation XLS features a raked wingtip to reduce drag and improve performance.
- Famous flights or events: The Citation XLS has been used for various record-breaking flights, including the fastest flight around the world in 2006.
- Pop culture appearances: The Citation XLS has appeared in several films and television shows, such as the movie "The Aviator" (2004) and the TV series "24" (2001-2010).
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Citation XLS unique?
The Citation XLS is unique due to its combination of speed, efficiency, and comfort. Its advanced avionics, aerodynamic design, and FADEC-controlled engines make it an ideal choice for short-range flights.
How much does the Citation XLS cost?
The estimated price range for a new Citation XLS is between $13 million to $15 million, depending on customization and configuration. Used models may be available at lower prices.
What is the range of the Citation XLS?
The Citation XLS has a range of 2,000 nautical miles (3,704 kilometers) at 45,000 feet (13,716 meters) and Mach 0.75, making it suitable for short-range flights within continental regions.
Which airlines operate the Citation XLS?
The Citation XLS is primarily used by private companies and charter operators. Some major airlines that operate the Citation XLS include NetJets, Flight Options, and XOJET.
Is the Citation XLS still in production?
No, the Citation XLS is no longer in production. However, existing models are still supported by Cessna and available for purchase or charter.
