Cessna Citation Sovereign

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$2,058,490annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$4,727variable cost / hour

$10.3cost per nm

266.0gph fuel burn

$6,870,238avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$383,040	$622,440
Fixed	$522,150	$522,150
Variable	$945,440	$1,536,340
Total / hour	$7,338	$6,334

Performance & dimensions

Range	3,000 nm
Cruise speed	417 kts · 480 mph
Seating	2 crew + 9 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	5' 8" × 5' 6" × 25' 3"
Interior volume	792 ft³
Takeoff / landing	3700 ft / 2600 ft

About this plane

The Cessna Citation Sovereign has a variable operating cost of $4,109 per hour. It provides a range of 2,600 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 459 knots (528 mph), with an average fuel burn of 266 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation Sovereign measures 5'8" high, 5'6" wide, and 25'3" long, offering 792 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 12 passengers, the luxurious and ergonomic layout is ideal for long-distance missions. Requiring 3,700 feet for takeoff and 2,600 feet for landing, the Citation Sovereign is well-suited for short-runway and high-altitude airport operations while maintaining exceptional range and performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation Sovereign 's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.