Citation Excel
The original of the XLS line. Same stand-up cabin at a lower rate.
- Passengers
- Up to 8
- Range
- 1,900 nm
- Cruise speed
- 430 kts (796 km/h)
- Cabin height
- 1.73 m
- Baggage
- 80 cu ft
Best for: Budget stand-up cabin for European trips.
Flying times
Estimated times from Farnborough, allowing for the usual headwind across the Atlantic westbound and tailwind eastbound. Weather, routing and your choice of airport change them; we confirm exact times with your quote.
| To | Distance | Flying time | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 136 nm | About 40 min | Nonstop |
| Paris | 186 nm | About 45 min | Nonstop |
| Geneva | 407 nm | About 1h 15m | Nonstop |
| Nice | 560 nm | About 1h 40m | Nonstop |
| Ibiza | 750 nm | About 2h 05m | Nonstop |
| Marrakech | 1,224 nm | About 3h 10m | Nonstop |
| Mykonos | 1,383 nm | About 3h 35m | Nonstop |
| Dubai | 2,979 nm | With a stop | One fuel stop |
| New York | 2,986 nm | With a stop | One fuel stop |
A compact, efficient cabin
1.73 m tall and 1.68 m wide, with a cabin 5.6 m long. The typical layout seats 8, mostly in facing pairs with tables between them. The baggage hold takes about 80 cubic feet.
- Height
- 1.73 m
- Width
- 1.68 m
- Length
- 5.6 m
Photos
Representative aircraft. The aircraft you fly will be confirmed, with its own photos, in your quote.
Specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Model | Citation Excel |
| Category | Super light jet |
Performance
| Range | 1,900 nm (3,519 km) |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 430 kts (796 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 1,100 m |
Cabin and capacity
| Passengers | 8 typical |
|---|---|
| Cabin height | 1.73 m |
| Cabin width | 1.68 m |
| Cabin length | 5.6 m |
| Baggage | 80 cu ft (2.3 m³) |
Aircraft
| Length | 15.8 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.0 m |
| Height | 5.2 m |
| Maximum take-off weight | 9,072 kg |
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW545A |
Manufacturer figures. Range is with typical passengers and IFR reserves; take-off and landing distances are at maximum weight, sea level, standard conditions.
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Tell us the trip. We'll check which Citation Excels are available, or suggest the best alternative.
Questions
How many passengers does the Citation Excel seat?
Up to 8 in a typical executive layout. Some aircraft are configured differently, so we confirm the exact seating for your trip when we quote.
How far can the Citation Excel fly?
The manufacturer quotes a range of about 1,900 nautical miles. With a normal load and reserves we plan on about 1,600 nm nonstop; winds, passengers and luggage all change it.
Can the Citation Excel fly London to Dubai nonstop?
London to Dubai is about 2,979 nm. That is beyond its range, so it needs one fuel stop.
Can the Citation Excel cross the Atlantic?
London to New York is about 2,986 nm. Flying west into the prevailing winds it behaves more like 3,434 nm. It normally makes one fuel stop, often in Iceland, Ireland or Canada. For nonstop transatlantic flights we suggest a larger, longer-range jet.
How fast is the Citation Excel?
It typically cruises at about 430 knots (796 km/h). London to Nice takes about 1h 40m.
How much luggage fits on the Citation Excel?
The baggage hold takes about 80 cubic feet (2.3 m³). How many bags that means depends on their size and shape, so tell us what you are bringing, including skis, golf bags or pushchairs, and we will confirm it fits or suggest a larger aircraft.
