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Citation CJ4 — Cessna

Cessna · Light jet

Citation CJ4

The fastest and largest CJ — the Phenom 300E's direct rival, with skylights and trans-Tasman legs.

The top of the light-jet class — trans-Tasman reach, single-pilot economics, real AU presence.

The CJ4 is the CJ family at maximum: a stretched fuselage on a moderately swept wing borrowed from the Sovereign programme, 451 knots of cruise — the fastest of the line — and 2,165 nautical miles of headline range that make the Tasman a comfortable crossing. The Gen2 added its distinctive CoolView skylights; the Gen3, arriving 2026, launches Garmin's G3000 Prime with Emergency Autoland.

It is the direct rival to the Phenom 300E, and Australia's charter market treats it accordingly — genuinely operated locally, including VIP and aeromedical configurations, at the top of the light-jet class.

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The cabin

Inside the Citation CJ4

Height4 ft 9 in / 1.45 m
Width4 ft 10 in / 1.47 m
Length17 ft 4 in / 5.28 m
Baggage77 cu ft
Refreshment centreSide seatingClub fourAft singlesBelted lavatory · vanity
8 typical · up to 10 Seat Table Galley / lavFwd ←The flagship-CJ arrangement — forward two-place side seating, club four, two aft singles, and a belted flushing lavatory with vanity. CoolView skylights on Gen2 aircraft. Representative; individual aircraft vary.
Fastest and largest of the CJ family — 451 ktas
9.0 psi cabin — about 7,800 ft at the 45,000 ft ceiling
Gen3 launches Garmin G3000 Prime with Autoland (2026)
Genuine Australian charter and aeromedical presence

Cabin altitude

A 7,800 ft cabin at 45,000 ft

45,000 ft
Citation CJ47,800 ft
Modern long-haul airliners6,000 ft
Airliner certification limit8,000 ft
At a 45,000 ft cruise the cabin feels like 7,800 ft. A 9.0 psi differential — the strongest in the CJ line — holds the cabin near 7,800 ft at the 45,000 ft ceiling. Figures interpolated between certified points.
A Citation CJ4 Gen2 air-to-air
The CJ4 Gen2 cabin

What it’s for

Flown best for

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The Tasman light jet

Auckland and Queenstown non-stop — the class's honest crosser.

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Speed in the light class

451 knots — sectors trimmed without midsize money.

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Locally real

Operated in Australia for VIP charter and aeromedical work.

Range & popular routes

Where it takes you

Departing
SydneyMelbourneBrisbanePerthAdelaideQueenstownDrawing the world…
6 of 20 listed cities non-stop from Sydney — the ring is the Citation CJ4’s certified 2,165 nm range, drawn as a true great circle. Winds, payload and routing affect real-world reach; we confirm every sector before we quote it.
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  • Sydney Aucklandapprox. 2h 50m
    1,165 nm
  • Melbourne Queenstownapprox. 2h 40m
    1,040 nm
  • Melbourne Cairnsapprox. 3h
    1,240 nm

Bar length shows each sector’s distance against the full 2,165 nm range.

Sydney–Perth flies eastbound with a light load; westbound plans its stop, stated up front.

Specifications

The detail

PassengersUp to 107–8 typical
Range2,165 nmmax · 1,700–1,900 typical 6 pax
Max cruise451 ktas~519 mph
Ceiling45,000 ft
Take-off field3,410 ft
Engines2 × Williams FJ44-4A

Good to know

Frequently asked

Can a CJ4 cross the Tasman?

Comfortably — Sydney–Auckland at 1,165 nautical miles and Melbourne–Queenstown both sit well inside its range with a full cabin. Sydney–Perth works eastbound with a light load; westbound plans a fuel stop, and we say so.

CJ4 or Phenom 300E — how do I choose?

They are the class's direct rivals. The Phenom answers with a flat floor, bigger windows and a touch more speed; the CJ4 counters with skylights, the larger baggage hold and its 2,165-mile headline range. Availability on your dates usually decides it, and we propose whichever serves the brief.

How many passengers does a CJ4 carry?

Up to ten occupants, with seven or eight the typical executive fit — a club four, two aft singles, forward side seating options and a belted flushing lavatory with vanity.

Charter

Charter the Citation CJ4

Tell us your route and dates, and we’ll confirm availability and an all-in price — for this aircraft or the ideal alternative for your journey.

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Or call +61 1800 538 729 — most enquiries answered within the hour.

  1. 01

    Tell us the journey

    Route, dates, passengers and any preferences — in a single message or call.

  2. 02

    We return options

    Tailored aircraft and a clear, all-in price — usually within the hour.

  3. 03

    Fly privately

    Arrive minutes before departure; we handle every detail, end to end.

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