Citation Longitude vs G280
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The Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation Longitude (introduced 2019) and the Gulfstream Aerospace G280 (introduced 2012) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the Citation Longitude carries more passengers. undefined
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Citation Longitude vs G280: the key differences
- The G280 delivers 3% more range (Citation Longitude: 3,500 nm; G280: 3,600 nm).
- The Citation Longitude delivers 4% more cruise speed (Citation Longitude: 476 kt; G280: 459 kt).
- The Citation Longitude delivers 20% more passenger capacity (Citation Longitude: 12 seats; G280: 10 seats).
- The Citation Longitude is the newer design (introduced 2019 versus 2012 for the G280), a gap of 7 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Citation Longitude is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (44,000 lbs versus 39,600 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 long-haul and transatlantic missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Citation Longitude 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 G280 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Citation Longitude when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Citation Longitude 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 Longitude vs G280: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Citation Longitude or the G280?
The G280 has the longer published range — 3,600 nm versus 3,500 nm for the Citation Longitude.
Does the Citation Longitude or G280 seat more passengers?
The Citation Longitude carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 12 seats, compared with 10 on the G280.
Which is faster, the Citation Longitude or the G280?
The Citation Longitude cruises faster, at 476 kt versus 459 kt for the G280.
Which is newer, the Citation Longitude or the G280?
The Citation Longitude is the newer design, introduced in 2019 versus 2012 for the G280.
Is the Citation Longitude or the G280 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Citation Longitude is the larger aircraft — 44,000 lbs versus 39,600 lbs for the G280.
Should I buy the Citation Longitude or the G280?
Choose the G280 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Citation Longitude when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Citation Longitude 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 Longitude vs G280?
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.