Cessna Citation VI Specifications
- Passengers
- 7–8
- Range
- 1,850 nm
- Cruise speed
- 460 kt
- Nonstop
- ~3 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 VI
The Citation VI seats seven or eight.
It suits trips of up to about three and a half hours.
Citation VI Variants
These versions share the same basic design, so we cover them on one page. Tell us if you prefer a specific one.
Citation III
The original Citation model 650 on which the VI and VII were based. It is fast for its size, with a similar cabin.
Is the Citation VI Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 3 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 VI 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 45 mindaily minimum | $16,600–$21,500 |
| New York to Miami TEB–OPF | 1,092 mi | 2 hr 35 mindaily minimum | $16,600–$21,500 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 5 hr 10 min1 fuel stop | $24,500–$30,500 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 5 hr 15 min1 fuel stop | $24,500–$31,000 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 6 hr 45 min1 fuel stop | $33,000–$41,000 |
Citation VI Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation VI | 7–8 | 1,850 nm | 460 kt | $4,800+ |
| Citation Excel | 7–8 | 1,850 nm | 430 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 VI Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a Citation VI?
The Citation VI 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 45 min) estimates at $16,600 to $21,500 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
Which Citation VI versions can I charter?
This page covers the Citation VI and Citation III. They share the same basic airframe and cabin; the differences are described above. Availability depends on the operators near your departure airport.
How far can the Citation VI 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 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the Citation VI 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 VI fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Not usually. Westbound, it typically needs one fuel stop, for a total trip of about 6 hr 45 min. For nonstop coast-to-coast flights, look at a super-midsize or larger jet.
