Cessna Citation Excel

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$1,800,378annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$3,674variable cost / hour

$8.41cost per nm

235.0gph fuel burn

$3,268,889avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$338,400	$549,900
Fixed	$606,328	$606,328
Variable	$734,800	$1,194,050
Total / hour	$6,706	$5,540

Performance & dimensions

Range	1,900 nm
Cruise speed	392 kts · 451 mph
Seating	2 crew + 8 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 6"
Interior volume	580 ft³
Takeoff / landing	4000 ft / 3300 ft

About this plane

The Cessna Citation Excel has a variable operating cost of $3,266 per hour. It provides a range of 1,500 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 437 knots (503 mph), with an average fuel burn of 237 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation Excel measures 5'8" high, 5'6" wide, and 18'6" long, offering 580 cubic feet of interior space. Designed for up to 9 passengers, the comfortable and spacious interior delivers a premium travel experience for business or leisure. Requiring 4,000 feet for takeoff and 3,300 feet for landing, the Citation Excel is ideal for accessing shorter runways while maintaining excellent cruise performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation Excel's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.