Cessna Citation Vii

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$1,938,945annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$4,529variable cost / hour

$10.02cost per nm

273.0gph fuel burn

$1,836,463avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$393,120	$638,820
Fixed	$467,150	$467,150
Variable	$905,720	$1,471,795
Total / hour	$6,864	$5,966

Performance & dimensions

Range	1,800 nm
Cruise speed	423 kts · 487 mph
Seating	2 crew + 8 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 4"
Interior volume	577 ft³
Takeoff / landing	5100 ft / 3100 ft

About this plane

The Cessna Citation VII has a variable operating cost of $3,784 per hour. It provides a range of 1,700 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 452 knots (520 mph), with an average fuel burn of 273 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation VII measures 5'8" high, 5'6" wide, and 18'4" long, offering 577 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 9 passengers, the luxurious and spacious layout is ideal for both business and leisure travel. Requiring 5,100 feet for takeoff and 3,100 feet for landing, the Citation VII is well-suited for medium-range missions while maintaining excellent cruise speeds. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation VII's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.