Citation Latitude vs PC-24
The Citation Latitude leads, topping 3 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation Latitude (introduced 2015) beside the Pilatus Aircraft PC-24 (introduced 2018) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the Citation Latitude has the advantage. undefined
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Citation Latitude vs PC-24: the key differences
- The Citation Latitude delivers 35% more range (Citation Latitude: 2,700 nm; PC-24: 2,000 nm).
- The Citation Latitude and PC-24 are evenly matched on cruise speed, both at 440 kt.
- The PC-24 delivers 22% more passenger capacity (Citation Latitude: 9 seats; PC-24: 11 seats).
- The PC-24 is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 2015 for the Citation Latitude), a gap of 3 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Citation Latitude is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (30,650 lbs versus 18,960 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for transcontinental missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the PC-24 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citation Latitude when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the PC-24 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Citation Latitude holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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Citation Latitude vs PC-24: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Citation Latitude or the PC-24?
The Citation Latitude has the longer published range — 2,700 nm versus 2,000 nm for the PC-24.
Does the Citation Latitude or PC-24 seat more passengers?
The PC-24 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 11 seats, compared with 9 on the Citation Latitude.
Which is newer, the Citation Latitude or the PC-24?
The PC-24 is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 2015 for the Citation Latitude.
Is the Citation Latitude or the PC-24 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Citation Latitude is the larger aircraft — 30,650 lbs versus 18,960 lbs for the PC-24.
Should I buy the Citation Latitude or the PC-24?
Choose the Citation Latitude when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the PC-24 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Citation Latitude holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the Citation Latitude vs PC-24?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.