Specifications
Cessna Citation CJ3+ numbers that matter
Published manufacturer and type figures. Charter-relevant first — seats, range, baggage.
Passengers
7up to 9 in a high-density layoutRange
2,040 nm2,348 statute milesCruise speed
416 kt479 mphService ceiling
45,000 ftabove most weather and airline trafficCabin height
4.75 ftseated cabinCabin length
15.7 ft4.83 ft wideBaggage
65 cu ftusable hold volumeIn service since
2014CessnaHourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.
Cabin geometry
Cessna Citation CJ3+ inside the dimensions
Compare the usable cabin shape, not only the passenger count. These drawings use the same audited aircraft-comparison data as our comparison tool.
Representative model layout for comparison. The actual aircraft, seating plan, galley, lavatory and furnishings vary by tail and operator; TriStar confirms the offered aircraft before booking.
Where it can actually go
Runway reality for the Cessna Citation CJ3+
Published runway figures are planning context only. Suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather, field elevation and operating conditions, so the proposed airport is checked for the requested trip.
Runway needed
~4,500 fttypical balanced field, mid weightAirport fit
Trip-specificconfirmed for the proposed aircraft and conditionsRange from New York
2,040 nmtransatlantic needs a stop- London — 3,000 nm — needs a fuel stop
- Miami — 950 nm — nonstop
- Los Angeles — 2,150 nm — needs a fuel stop
Runway requirement is typical for the class, not a manufacturer limit — temperature, elevation and payload move it, and dispatch checks the actual field for your date.
Alternatives
Other light jets we charter
Same class, different cabin and economics.
Good to know
Cessna Citation CJ3+ charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a Cessna Citation CJ3+?
Typical US charter rates run $3,000–$3,900 per flight hour, so a two-hour leg lands around $6,000–$7,800 before positioning. These are market estimates, not quotes — the trip-specific total depends on your dates, positioning and airport fees, and dispatch sends it after current availability is checked.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation CJ3+ carry?
7 in the normal charter layout and up to 9 in a high-density configuration. Baggage is the usual real constraint: 65 cubic feet, roughly 16 large cases with soft bags on top.
How far can the Cessna Citation CJ3+ fly?
2,040 nautical miles (2,348 statute miles) at a 416 kt cruise. Real range drops with headwind, full seats and hot high airports, so we plan the fuel stop rather than discover it.
Which airports can the Cessna Citation CJ3+ use?
As a light jet it typically needs about 4,500 ft of runway at mid weights. Runway suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather and field conditions, so dispatch checks the proposed airport for the requested date.
Price a Cessna Citation CJ3+ on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.