Deliveries of the Cessna Citation Longitude began in 2019, with deliveries continuing to today. Twenty seven Longitude aircraft are currently in active service.
The Longitude can accommodate up to 12 passengers, with a maximum baggage capacity of 112 cubic feet.
When in its optimum configuration, the Cessna Citation Longitude can cruise non-stop for up to 3,500 nautical miles (4,028 miles / 6,482 km).
However, when configured for the fastest cruise speed, the Longitude can maintain a cruise speed of 476 knots.
In terms of operating costs, the Cessna Citation Longitude has estimated total fixed costs of $554,642 and an estimated hourly cost of $2,577.
Therefore, if you were to fly the Cessna Citation Longitude 200 hours per year in North America, the total estimated operating cost would be $1,070,042.
Cessna Citation Longitude Total Costs
| Annual Cost | Flying 200 hours per year |
|---|---|
| Crew Salary | $312,205 |
| Crew Training | $55,243 |
| Hangar | $58,501 |
| Insurance | $30,693 |
| Management | $48,000 |
| Miscellaneous Fixed | $50,000 |
| Total Fixed Costs | $554,642 |
| Fuel Cost | $226,600 |
| Maintenance | $79,400 |
| Engine Overhaul | $124,400 |
| Crew / Landing / Handling | $80,000 |
| Miscellaneous Variable | $5,000 |
| Total Variable Costs | $515,400 |
| Total Annual Costs | $1,070,042 |
Cessna Citation Longitude Annual Budget Calculator
Use the calculator below to calculate the estimated annual budget to operate the Cessna Citation Longitude.
Simply enter the number of hours per year and receive click “Get Annual Budget”. Below you will then see the estimated annual budget for owning and operating the Longitude.
The final value takes into account both fixed and variable costs. Please note that the final value is an estimate only. Additionally, note that all values are in USD.
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Cessna Citation Longitude Fixed Cost Breakdown
When it comes to fixed costs, there are six criteria that have been identified as the biggest contributors to the annual cost of operation.
These costs are crew salary, crew training, hangar, insurance, management and then the additional, miscellaneous fixed costs.
These costs are explained in further detail below the table.
The table below details the estimated cost of each fixed cost for the Cessna Citation Longitude.
| Fixed Cost | Annual Spend |
|---|---|
| Crew Salary | $312,205 |
| Crew Training | $55,243 |
| Hangar | $58,501 |
| Insurance | $30,693 |
| Management | $48,000 |
| Miscellaneous Fixed | $50,000 |
| Total | $554,642 |
Cessna Citation Longitude Variable Cost Breakdown
Variable costs are those that change depending on the usage of the aircraft. Variable costs can be broken down into hourly chunks.
This, therefore, results in an hourly variable cost figure. This figure is the cost per hour that the aircraft is flown.
There are five factors that we have built into the hourly variable cost figure. These values are the cost of fuel, maintenance, engine overhaul, crew, landing & handling fees, along with other various costs.
All these variables are proportional to the number of hours flown. For example, the more you fly the aircraft, the more fuel it will use.
See below for a table of the estimated hourly variable costs when operating the Cessna Citation Longitude.
Below the table you will find an explanation of each variable.
| Variable Cost | Hourly Spend |
|---|---|
| Fuel Cost | $1,130 |
| Maintenance | $397 |
| Engine Overhaul | $622 |
| Crew/Landing/Handling Fees | $400 |
| Miscellaneous Variable | $25 |
| Total | $2,577 |
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