Cessna Citation X Charter
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The Textron Aviation (Cessna) Citation X set the speed record that its successor later broke, cruising at Mach 0.92. It remains one of the quickest jets a charter can put on the New York to Miami corridor. It carries 3,070 nautical miles of range, seats eight, and reaches a 51,000-foot ceiling.
- 3,070 nm range
- 525 ktas cruise
- 8 passengers

Private charters on the New York–Miami corridor depart from Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) or Republic Airport (FRG), and arrive at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Miami International Airport (MIA) or Palm Beach International (PBI).
Citation X specifications
Manufacturer performance figures — Textron Aviation (Cessna).
- 3,070 nm
- Max range
- 525 ktas
- Cruise speed
- 8
- Passengers
- 5 ft 8 in
- Cabin height
- 82 cu ft
- Baggage
- 51,000 ft
- Service ceiling
Specification
Cruise is 525 ktas, Mach 0.92 — among the fastest jets in service and quicker than every wide-body rival in this class. Range is 3,070 nautical miles, covering the roughly 950 of this route nonstop with reserves. The ceiling is 51,000 feet. Power is two Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 engines.
Cabin
The cabin is 5 feet 8 inches high, 5 feet 7 inches wide and 23 feet 9 inches long. Eight seats are standard, nine at maximum. Baggage is 82 cubic feet. As with its successor, the slim cross-section is the trade for the speed.
On this route
For New York to Miami the Citation X is a fast, value-led way to cover the route. The nearest options are the quicker Citation X+ and the quiet Citation Longitude; the super-midsize class page weighs speed against cabin width.
- Mach 0.92 cruise — among the fastest in service
- 51,000-foot ceiling above weather and traffic
- 3,070 nm range — nonstop New York to Miami with reserves
- Two Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 engines
Inside the Citation X

Other Super-Midsize Jets for the NYC–MIA route
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Citation X charter from NYC to Miami cost?
A one-way Citation X runs about $26,000 to $40,000 all-in, by date and availability. The figure covers fuel, fees and taxes.
How fast is the Citation X on this route?
It cruises at Mach 0.92, faster than any wide-body super-midsize jet, so the roughly 950-mile New York to Miami leg is among the quickest in the class. Only its own successor, the X+, is faster.
How many passengers does the Citation X seat?
Eight in the standard layout, with up to nine certified. The cabin is narrower than the wide-body jets here, the trade-off for its speed.
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