Cessna Citation Excel Specifications
- Passengers
- 7–8
- Range
- 1,850 nm
- Cruise speed
- 430 kt
- Nonstop
- ~3.5 hr
- Class
- Midsize jet
- Hourly rate
- $4,800–$6,000
Specifications are manufacturer figures. Range assumes typical passenger loads and fuel reserves; winds and altitude reduce it.
About the Cessna Citation Excel
The Excel has the same nearly stand-up cabin as the XLS and seats seven or eight.
It suits trips of up to about three and a half hours.
Is the Citation Excel Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 3.5 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen or New York to Miami
- Up to 8 passengers
- Six to eight passengers with luggage
Keep in Mind
- Many midsize cabins are just short of stand-up height, apart from newer models like the Citation Latitude.
- For nonstop coast-to-coast flights you need a super-midsize or larger.
Citation Excel Sample Trips
Estimated one-way flight times and prices, calculated from this aircraft’s cruise speed and range. Short trips are billed at least the 3-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.
| Trip | Distance | Time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE | 730 mi | 1 hr 50 mindaily minimum | $16,600–$21,500 |
| New York to Miami TEB–OPF | 1,092 mi | 2 hr 45 mindaily minimum | $16,600–$21,500 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 5 hr 25 min1 fuel stop | $26,000–$32,500 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 5 hr 30 min1 fuel stop | $26,500–$33,000 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 7 hr 5 min1 fuel stop | $35,000–$44,000 |
Citation Excel Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation Excel | 7–8 | 1,850 nm | 430 kt | $4,800+ |
| Citation VI | 7–8 | 1,850 nm | 460 kt | $4,800+ |
| Falcon 20 | 8–9 | 1,800 nm | 420 kt | $4,800+ |
| Citation VII | 7–8 | 2,000 nm | 478 kt | $4,800+ |
Citation Excel Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a Citation Excel?
The Citation Excel is priced as a midsize jet: about $4,800 to $6,000 per flight hour, with a 3-hour daily minimum. For example, Los Angeles to Aspen (1 hr 50 min) estimates at $16,600 to $21,500 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
How far can the Citation Excel fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 1,850 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 3.5 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the Citation Excel seat?
Typically 7–8, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the Citation Excel fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Not usually. Westbound, it typically needs one fuel stop, for a total trip of about 7 hr 5 min. For nonstop coast-to-coast flights, look at a super-midsize or larger jet.
