Cessna Citation Xls

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$1,668,330annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$3,646variable cost / hour

$8.48cost per nm

227.0gph fuel burn

$5,779,375avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$326,880	$531,180
Fixed	$483,250	$483,250
Variable	$729,280	$1,185,080
Total / hour	$6,063	$5,133

Performance & dimensions

Range	1,900 nm
Cruise speed	400 kts · 460 mph
Seating	2 crew + 8 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 6"
Interior volume	580 ft³
Takeoff / landing	3900 ft / 3200 ft

About this plane

The Cessna Citation XLS has a variable operating cost of $3,110 per hour. It provides a range of 1,500 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 430 knots (495 mph), with an average fuel burn of 227 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation XLS measures 5'8" high, 5'6" wide, and 18'6" long, offering 580 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 9 passengers, the luxurious and ergonomic layout is ideal for both business and leisure travel. Requiring 3,900 feet for takeoff and 3,200 feet for landing, the Citation XLS is capable of operating from smaller airports while maintaining excellent cruise performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation XLS's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.