Illustration of the Cessna Citation XLS

Midsize jet · Cessna

Cessna Citation XLS

The Citation XLS is a midsize jet with a stand-up cabin and unusual short-runway ability for its size, which is why it is one of the most-chartered business jets in the world.

Seats
7–9
passengers
Range
1,900–2,100 nm
3,520–3,890 km
Speed
420–440 kts
780–810 km/h
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Cessna Citation XLS specifications (typical)

Class
Midsize jet
Passengers
7–9
Range
1,900–2,100 nm (about 3,520–3,890 km)
Cruise speed
420–440 kts (about 780–810 km/h)
Flight crew
2
Baggage
~70–80 cu ft

Typical for the type, not for one specific aircraft. Figures vary with variant, options, weight, altitude and temperature. Source: our aircraft specification sheet (2026-09-17).

Cessna Citation XLS: best for

  • Six to eight passengers in a stand-up cabin
  • Working flights of two to three hours
  • Airports a larger jet cannot use

Cessna Citation XLS alternatives

  • Not a long-range aircraft
  • Baggage space is limited with a full cabin

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Figures are typical for each type, not for one specific aircraft, and vary with layout, weight, altitude and temperature. Pictures are illustrations, not the listed aircraft.

About the Cessna Citation XLS

The XLS solves a common problem. Passengers want a cabin they can stand up in. But a stand-up cabin usually needs a longer runway, which rules out smaller airports. This jet keeps much of a light jet’s runway performance while giving you a cabin you can move around in.

Think of a working flight of two to three hours. A board travels together, documents are open, and a conversation needs to happen before landing. That mix is why the XLS is chartered so often. Heavy use also means better availability than rarer aircraft.

It is not a long-range aircraft. Flights that cross several time zones need a large-cabin jet.