Cessna Citation Cj2

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$991,125annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$2,375variable cost / hour

$5.75cost per nm

140.0gph fuel burn

$2,752,317avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$201,600	$327,600
Fixed	$219,250	$219,250
Variable	$475,000	$771,875
Total / hour	$3,471	$3,050

Performance & dimensions

Range	1,500 nm
Cruise speed	357 kts · 411 mph
Seating	2 crew + 6 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	4' 9" × 4' 9" × 13' 6"
Interior volume	312 ft³
Takeoff / landing	3800 ft / 3100 ft

About this plane

The Cessna Citation CJ2 has a variable operating cost of $2,091 per hour. It provides a range of 1,100 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 413 knots (475 mph), with an average fuel burn of 133 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cessna Citation CJ2 measures 4'9" high, 4'9" wide, and 13'6" long, offering 312 cubic feet of interior volume. With a comfortable and functional layout, it accommodates up to 6 passengers, making it ideal for business and regional travel. Requiring 3,800 feet for takeoff and 3,100 feet for landing, the CJ2 is well-suited for short-runway operations while delivering strong cruise performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation CJ2's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.