Cessna Citation Cj4

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$1,192,550annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$2,932variable cost / hour

$6.82cost per nm

205.0gph fuel burn

$7,132,868avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$295,200	$479,700
Fixed	$239,650	$239,650
Variable	$586,400	$952,900
Total / hour	$4,130	$3,669

Performance & dimensions

Range	1,900 nm
Cruise speed	405 kts · 466 mph
Seating	2 crew + 7 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	4' 9" × 4' 9" × 17' 3"
Interior volume	397 ft³
Takeoff / landing	3300 ft / 2700 ft

About this plane

The Cessna Citation CJ4 has a variable operating cost of $2,543 per hour. It features a range of 1,700 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 430 knots (495 mph), with an average fuel burn of 198 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation CJ4 measures 4'9" high, 4'9" wide, and 17'3" long, providing 397 cubic feet of interior space. Designed for efficiency and comfort, it accommodates up to 8-9 passengers. Equipped with Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, the CJ4 offers advanced flight capabilities while requiring just 3,300 feet for takeoff and 2,700 feet for landing making it ideal for short-field operations with exceptional performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation CJ4's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.