The only civilian aircraft certified to Mach 0.935. Coast-to-coast in under five hours. Arrive before the competition even boards their connection.
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Indicative pricing based on current market rates. All-in quotes include aircraft, crew, fuel, and fees.
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The same destination. A fundamentally different experience. Here is what separates private charter from commercial travel.
| Private Charter | Commercial Airline |
|---|---|
| Mach 0.935 cruise — up to 100 knots faster than competing charter jets | Typical cruise at Mach 0.78–0.85 — significantly slower than a Citation X+ |
| Coast-to-coast in under 5 hours, saving up to 45 minutes per crossing | Coast-to-coast takes 5.5–6+ hours with boarding and taxi time |
| Cruise at 51,000 feet — above all commercial traffic and turbulence | Fly at 35,000–39,000 feet in congested commercial airways |
| Depart from private FBO terminals — 15 minutes from car to cabin | Arrive 2 hours early for security at crowded commercial terminals |
| No TSA lines, no boarding queues, no gate changes | TSA screening, gate assignment changes, boarding group delays |
| Productive cabin with space for 8–12 passengers and 82 cu ft of baggage | Middle seats, limited legroom, shared cabin with 150+ strangers |
| Flexible departure times — fly on your schedule, not the airline's | Fixed schedules with rebooking fees for any itinerary changes |
| Arrive rested and ready while commercial travelers are still connecting | Connections add 2–4 hours and multiply the chance of delays |
A cabin designed for productivity, comfort, and privacy at altitude.
At Mach 0.935, the Citation X+ is the fastest civilian aircraft ever certified. A New York to Los Angeles crossing takes under five hours — saving nearly an hour compared to standard business jets.
The Citation X+ climbs to 51,000 feet, well above commercial traffic and most turbulence. The result is a smoother, quieter ride with uninterrupted productivity from takeoff to touchdown.
A 23-foot cabin seats up to 12 passengers with executive workspace, power outlets, and connectivity. Hold meetings, review documents, or take calls freely in complete privacy.
The combination of Mach 0.935 speed and 3,460 nm range makes same-day coast-to-coast round trips a practical reality — not a scheduling fantasy.
A streamlined process from first contact to wheels up. Most charters confirmed within two hours of inquiry.
Share your route, dates, passenger count, and preferences. A dedicated advisor responds with Citation X+ availability and all-in pricing within two hours.
Your quote covers aircraft, crew, fuel, landing fees, and taxes — everything included. Compare options and ask questions with zero obligation.
Lock in your Citation X+ charter with a deposit. Receive full trip details, arrive at the FBO 15 minutes before departure, and experience the fastest civilian jet in the sky.
Beyond comfort — private charter delivers measurable advantages in time, flexibility, and productivity.
At 527 knots true airspeed, the Citation X+ shaves 30–60 minutes off every transcontinental flight compared to standard business jets. Over a year of regular travel, that adds up to days recovered.
Depart New York at 7 AM, land in Los Angeles before noon local time, conduct a full afternoon of meetings, and return to New York the same evening. The Citation X+ makes it routine.
Operating above virtually all commercial traffic and weather systems, the Citation X+ delivers a smoother ride with fewer deviations and more direct routing from ATC.
With a 23 ft 11 in cabin, seating for up to 12, and 82 cubic feet of baggage space, the Citation X+ offers a genuine working environment at nearly the speed of sound.
At $5,000–$7,500 per hour, the Citation X+ delivers speeds that rival heavy jets costing $8,000–$12,000 per hour. You get ultra-fast travel at a super-midsize price point.
With 3,460 nautical miles of range, the Citation X+ covers virtually any domestic US route nonstop — no fuel stops, no added taxi time, no schedule disruptions.
One point of contact from initial quote through arrival. Your advisor handles aircraft sourcing, catering, ground transport, and every detail so you focus on business.
The Citation X+ external baggage compartment holds golf bags, ski equipment, presentation materials, and full luggage sets for every passenger without cabin compromise.
No fleet to push. No preferred operators. Access to thousands of FAA-certified aircraft with full pricing transparency.
Every Citation X+ we source operates under a current FAA Part 135 certificate with verified safety records, insurance, and pilot qualification checks. No exceptions.
Your quote includes aircraft, crew, fuel, landing fees, handling charges, and taxes. The price you confirm is the price you pay — nothing is added at invoice.
Our advisors know the Citation X+ fleet inside out — optimal routes, operator reputations, cabin configurations, and seasonal availability patterns that affect pricing.
Precise answers to the most common questions about chartering this aircraft.
Yes. The Cessna Citation X+ holds the FAA-certified maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935 (approximately 527 knots true airspeed), making it the fastest civilian aircraft ever produced. It was designed by Cessna (now Textron Aviation) specifically to be the speed leader in business aviation, and no other currently certified civilian aircraft exceeds its maximum Mach number.
The Citation X+ cabin measures 23 feet 11 inches in length, 5 feet 6 inches wide, and 5 feet 8 inches tall. It seats up to 12 passengers, though a typical executive configuration seats 8 to 9 with generous legroom and workspace. The external baggage compartment provides 82 cubic feet of storage, separate from the cabin.
The Citation X+ has a maximum range of 3,460 nautical miles with NBAA IFR reserves. This covers virtually any domestic US route nonstop — New York to Los Angeles, Miami to Seattle, or Chicago to Anchorage. For longer international routes, a single fuel stop may be required depending on payload and winds.
A Citation X+ typically charters for $5,000 to $7,500 per flight hour, while a Gulfstream G650 ranges from $10,000 to $15,000 per hour. The Citation X+ offers comparable domestic speed at roughly half the hourly cost. For transcontinental US routes where the G650's intercontinental range is unnecessary, the Citation X+ delivers the fastest point-to-point time at a significantly lower price.
The Citation X+ achieves its record speed through a combination of highly swept 37-degree wings, two powerful Rolls-Royce AE 3007C2 turbofan engines producing 6,764 lbs of thrust each, and an aerodynamically optimized supercritical wing design that delays transonic drag rise. The aircraft was purpose-engineered by Cessna to operate efficiently at near-sonic speeds.
Absolutely. Textron Aviation continues full product support for the Citation X+ fleet, including parts supply, service bulletins, and authorized service centers worldwide. Many aircraft in the charter fleet have undergone recent interior refurbishments and avionics upgrades. All operators we source hold current FAA Part 135 certificates with verified maintenance programs.
The Citation X+ is certified for up to 12 passengers. Most charter configurations seat 8 to 9 in a double-club arrangement with executive seating, a fully enclosed lavatory, and a refreshment center. For shorter flights, higher-density 10 to 12 seat configurations are available depending on the specific operator and aircraft.
Yes. One-way charters are available and frequently booked. You pay only for your segment — the repositioning flight becomes an empty leg opportunity for other travelers. For round trips with a stay of several days, we can often negotiate favorable positioning to reduce total cost. Your advisor will present both one-way and round-trip pricing so you can choose the best option.
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