Midsize jet
Cessna Citation Latitude for Sale: Price, Specs and Buying Guide
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 |
| Range | 2,850 nm |
| Cruise speed | 446 kt |
| Cabin | Widest flat-floor cabin in its class, 21 ft long, 6 ft standing height, rear lavatory standard |
| Produced | 2015-present |
Nine seats, a stand-up cabin wide enough to feel like a small living room, and just under 2,850nm of range define the Cessna Citation Latitude. Textron has built it since 2015 with the widest flat-floor cabin in the midsize class: 21 feet long, 6 feet of standing height, circular cross-section, and a rear lavatory as standard rather than an option.
African buyers reach for the Latitude when they have outgrown a light jet or an XLS-class aircraft and want a larger cabin with longer legs, without stepping all the way up to a large-cabin jet that needs a longer runway. It still operates comfortably off many of the same strips a smaller jet would use, which keeps it useful outside the main international airports.
Citation Latitude price in 2026
As of 2026 market conditions, pre-owned Latitude aircraft trade between $11 million and $17 million, with the average asking price near $14.9 million based on 2025 sales data. Age and hours explain most of the spread: early aircraft from 2015 to 2017 with heavy utilization sit at the bottom, later low-time examples near the top.
Engine and avionics status move the number further. A Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1 well inside its program cycles is worth more than one approaching a hot-section inspection, and a current Garmin G5000 software load with WAAS and ADS-B Out already compliant saves the next owner an avionics shop visit some competing aircraft still need. Compare the Latitude against other options on our private jets for sale page before you commit to a specific model.
Operating costs, and where the number is soft
We have not found a Latitude-specific published dollar-per-hour figure, so we say that plainly rather than invent one. Comparable midsize jets run roughly $2,800 to $3,600 per flight hour in direct operating cost, and the Latitude, being slightly heavier and thirstier than the XLS+, likely sits mid to upper end of that band. Treat it as a planning estimate, not a quote, and confirm current fuel and maintenance numbers with an operator before you budget a full year of ownership. Our Africa operating cost guide walks through fuel, crew and hangar assumptions by country.
What to check before you buy
A pre-purchase inspection is non-negotiable, but the points below are specific to the Latitude and worth raising with the seller before you schedule one.
- Confirm Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1 engine program enrollment and total cycles since new.
- Check that the Garmin G5000 avionics are on a current software standard, with WAAS and ADS-B Out compliance confirmed.
- Inspect brake and landing gear wear closely: the Latitude is heavier than the XLS+ and tends to wear brakes faster.
- Review the cabin pressurization system and the condition of the rear lavatory and water system.
- Ask for the cabin management system, Wi-Fi equipment and interior refurbishment history.
- Verify compliance with all Citation Latitude-specific service bulletins.
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Ask about Cessna Citation LatitudeWho it suits in Africa
The Latitude fits a buyer who has already owned or chartered a light or XLS-class jet and now wants a cabin tall enough to stand and walk in, plus enough range to make Nairobi-Johannesburg or similar regional legs without a stop. It still uses many of the same runways a smaller jet would, so a move up in cabin size does not force a move to a different airport.
A step further up in range and cabin, buyers usually look at the Embraer Praetor 600; a step down, the Citation XLS+ remains the more affordable option. We can send photos and full spec sheets of specific Latitude airframes on request via WhatsApp; we do not list tail numbers or seller names publicly. For current pricing context in East Africa, see our Kenya private jet market page.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Cessna Citation Latitude cost in 2026?
Pre-owned Latitude aircraft trade between about $11 million and $17 million as of 2026, averaging close to $14.9 million. Price depends mainly on year, total hours, and whether the PW306D1 engines are well inside their program cycle.
Is there a published hourly operating cost for the Latitude?
No independently sourced figure specific to the Latitude is publicly available. Comparable midsize jets run roughly $2,800 to $3,600 per hour, and we treat that as an estimate until confirmed by a current operator quote.
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