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 run. 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
Estimated pricing for planning — your account manager confirms the final quote.

Private charters between New York and Miami 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
- Luggage
- 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. Luggage 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
The Citation X, inside and out

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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 (estimated), 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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