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EmptyLeg Store fleet guide

Every cabin and every mile, side by side

Choose up to three aircraft, enter a real route, and compare the cabin, mission fit, performance, and live empty leg inventory.

Aircraft lineup

3 models
Aircraft 1
Aircraft 2
Aircraft 3
FastestCitation LatitudeLongest rangeCitation LatitudeRoomiest cross-sectionCitation Latitude

Mission

Route, passengers and baggage

Fly a mission
From
To
Choose both airports to calculate mission distance.

Every result below uses this route, passenger count and baggage selection. Final nonstop capability depends on the assigned aircraft, payload, wind and reserves.

Fly this mission

Custom route distance · 1,043 nm · 4 passengers · standard baggage

Estimated cruise time includes 21 minutes for climb and descent
Citation Excel
2 hr 45 min

Charter nonstop range: 1,300 nm. Payload, winds and reserves can reduce nonstop capability.

Within nonstop range
Citation XLS
2 hr 46 min

Charter nonstop range: 1,722 nm. Payload, winds and reserves can reduce nonstop capability.

Within nonstop range
Citation Latitude
2 hr 43 min

Charter nonstop range: 2,700 nm. Payload, winds and reserves can reduce nonstop capability.

Within nonstop range

Range from New York

Great-circle city distances · nautical miles

Range
Miami949 nmLos Angeles2,146 nmLondon2,991 nmHonolulu4,323 nmCitation Excel1,300 nmCitation XLS1,722 nmCitation Latitude2,700 nmSelected distance

Cruise performance

Animated cockpit view · cruise speed and service ceiling

Typical airline cruise band: 31,000–41,000 ft

Citation Excel

Cruise speed
433 kts498 mph
Service ceiling
45,000 ftAbove airline traffic

Citation XLS

Cruise speed
431 kts496 mph
Service ceiling
45,000 ftAbove airline traffic

Citation Latitude

Cruise speed
442 kts509 mph
Service ceiling
45,000 ftAbove airline traffic

Model cabin layouts

Each cabin keeps its true length-to-width ratio

Citation Excel8 seats shown · 18.7 ft cabin5.6 ft wideDropped aisle8-seat cabin: six chairs and two-place divanCitation XLS8 seats shown · 18.5 ft cabin5.5 ft wideDropped aisle8-seat cabin: six chairs and two-place divanCitation Latitude8 seats shown · 21.2 ft cabin6.4 ft wideFlat floor8-seat cabin: center club and forward two-place couch

Cabin cross-section

One scale for the person, seats and every cabin

5 ft 9 in passenger
5 ft 9 inCitation Excel66.96 in W × 68.16 in HDropped aisleCitation XLS66 in W × 68.4 in HDropped aisleCitation Latitude76.8 in W × 72 in HFlat floor
Midsize jet

Citation Excel

Within nonstop range

Charter nonstop range: 1,300 nm. Payload, winds and reserves can reduce nonstop capability.

Passengers
8 typical
Range
1,300 nm
Cruise speed
498 mph
Cabin
66.96 in wide × 68.16 in high
Baggage
80 cu ft
Takeoff
3,593 ft
Current inventory
54 current empty legs
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Midsize jet

Citation XLS

Within nonstop range

Charter nonstop range: 1,722 nm. Payload, winds and reserves can reduce nonstop capability.

Passengers
8 typical
Range
1,722 nm
Cruise speed
496 mph
Cabin
66 in wide × 68.4 in high
Baggage
80 cu ft
Takeoff
3,560 ft
Current inventory
19 current empty legs
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Super midsize jet

Citation Latitude

Within nonstop range

Charter nonstop range: 2,700 nm. Payload, winds and reserves can reduce nonstop capability.

Passengers
8 typical
Range
2,700 nm
Cruise speed
509 mph
Cabin
76.8 in wide × 72 in high
Baggage
127 cu ft
Takeoff
3,900 ft
Current inventory
3 current empty legs
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Compare charter aircraft for a real mission

A useful private jet comparison starts with the airport pair, not the aircraft category. Enter the route and passenger count first, then compare nonstop range. A jet that looks capable on paper can still require a fuel stop after baggage, wind, reserves, runway limits, and the exact cabin configuration are included.

Cabin comfort

Cabin height and width become more important as flight time increases. Compare the to-scale cross-sections, then open the individual aircraft profiles for exterior and interior photos.

Range and payload

Treat maximum range as a screening number. Passenger weight, bags, weather, reserves, and airport performance determine the usable mission. Review the empty leg baggage guide, then have dispatch approve the exact load.

Availability and price

The technically perfect jet may not be positioned nearby. Check the live empty leg marketplace or request a charter quote for the selected route.

Private jet comparison FAQ

Which private jet is best for my route?+

The best aircraft depends on route distance, passenger and baggage load, runway conditions, weather, and the exact aircraft configuration. Use the mission fit indicators as a shortlist, then have dispatch verify the trip.

Are the aircraft ranges guaranteed?+

No. Actual range changes with payload, wind, routing, reserves, temperature, and aircraft configuration.

How does the route distance calculator work?+

Choose departure and arrival airports by city, IATA code, ICAO code, or airport name. The tool calculates great-circle distance automatically, while the manual distance field remains available for airway routing or operational adjustments.

Why can passenger capacity vary for the same aircraft?+

Business jets can have several approved interiors. The comparison uses a practical charter configuration where available, but the assigned aircraft must still be checked for its exact seating and baggage layout.

What cabin measurements matter most?+

Cabin height determines whether most passengers can stand, width affects aisle and shoulder room, and cabin length controls how many seating zones fit. The cross-sections above draw height and width on one common scale.

Can I compare aircraft with live empty legs?+

Yes. Each comparison column shows current linked empty leg inventory and connects to the aircraft profile.