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Citation XLS+ — Cessna

Cessna · Midsize jet

Citation XLS+

The best-selling business jet family in its class — midsize comfort with light-jet manners on short runways.

Regional and middle-distance charter for up to eight, from runways midsize jets rarely reach.

The Citation XLS+ is the aircraft that made the midsize cabin ubiquitous. Part of Cessna's 560XL series — past its 1,000th delivery and more than five million fleet hours — it pairs a genuine stand-up cabin with runway performance closer to a light jet's, opening strips that most midsize aircraft simply cannot use.

The result is one of charter's great all-rounders: seven or eight travellers, a proper lavatory, the class's largest external baggage hold, and a 3,560-foot take-off run that keeps regional aerodromes on the itinerary.

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The cabin

Inside the Citation XLS+

Height5 ft 8 in / 1.73 m
Width5 ft 6 in / 1.68 m
Length18 ft 6 in / 5.64 m
Baggage80 cu ft external + closet
Refreshment centreForward singlesClub fourAft seatsAft lavatory · belted
8 typical · up to 9 Seat Table Galley / lavFwd ←Typical executive fit — forward refreshment centre and wardrobe, two forward singles, a centre club four with fold-out tables, an aft seat, and a fully enclosed aft lavatory belted as the ninth seat. Representative; individual aircraft vary.
Same cabin height and width as the Citation Sovereign
Largest external baggage hold in its class
Short-field performance close to a light jet's
1,000+ 560XL-series aircraft delivered

Cabin altitude

A 6,800 ft cabin at 45,000 ft

45,000 ft
Citation XLS+6,800 ft
Modern long-haul airliners6,000 ft
Airliner certification limit8,000 ft
At a 45,000 ft cruise the cabin feels like 6,800 ft. A 9.3 psi differential holds the cabin at sea level up to 25,230 ft, and about 6,800 ft at the aircraft's 45,000 ft ceiling. Figures interpolated between certified points.
A Citation XLS Gen2 - the current generation of the 560XL series - in flight over mountains
The 560XL cabin, shown in current XLS Gen2 trim - club seating beneath a stand-up centre aisle

What it’s for

Flown best for

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Regional flexibility

A 3,560-foot take-off run keeps shorter regional strips in play — arrivals closer to where you are actually going.

02

The mid-length sector

Two-to-three-hour legs — trans-Tasman, capital to capital — flown standing up, with a proper lavatory.

03

Luggage-heavy trips

The class's biggest external hold swallows six golf bags or ski gear without compromise.

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 XLS+’s certified 1,858 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 Perthapprox. 3h 40m
    1,465 nm
  • Singapore Hong Kongapprox. 3h 25m
    1,390 nm
  • Dubai Mumbaiapprox. 2h 40m
    1,040 nm

Bar length shows each sector’s distance against the full 1,858 nm range.

Comfortable on two-to-three-hour sectors; westbound transcontinental legs against winter winds may plan a brief fuel stop.

Specifications

The detail

PassengersUp to 97–8 typical
Range1,858 nm4 pax · 1,658 nm with 7
Max cruise441 ktas~507 mph
Ceiling45,000 ft
Take-off field3,560 ft
Engines2 × P&WC PW545C

Good to know

Frequently asked

Can a Citation XLS+ fly Sydney to Auckland non-stop?

Yes — the Tasman crossing is about 1,165 nautical miles, roughly two hours fifty minutes, and sits comfortably inside the XLS+'s range with reserves. Melbourne–Perth is achievable too, though strong winter westerlies can call for a fuel stop with a full cabin.

How many passengers does the XLS+ seat?

Up to nine, with seven or eight the typical executive fit — a centre club four, forward and aft singles, and a fully enclosed aft lavatory that is belted for use as the ninth seat. Cabin height and width match the larger Citation Sovereign.

How much does it cost to charter a Citation XLS+?

There is no tariff — each journey is priced individually against the aircraft's positioning, your routing and your dates. Tell us the trip and we will return a firm, all-inclusive quotation within the hour.

XLS+ or a light jet — how do I choose?

Stand-up headroom, an enclosed lavatory and baggage decide it. Under two hours with a small party, a CJ2+ or Phenom is the considered economy; beyond that — or with six-plus travellers, golf bags or skis — the XLS+'s cabin and 80-cubic-foot hold earn the step up.

Charter

Charter the Citation XLS+

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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