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Super-midsize jet

Citation Sovereign+

Citation Sovereign+ exterior

Overview

The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is a super-midsize jet that blends a large, comfortable cabin with the short-field ability more typical of smaller aircraft. Seating up to nine, it offers excellent range for longer African legs while retaining the flexibility to use shorter runways that exclude many rivals. For travellers who want more cabin and range without sacrificing airport access, the Sovereign+ is an outstanding fit.

Key specifications

Manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation), 2004-present.

Passengers
up to 9
Cruise speed
815 km/h
440 kt
Range
5,186 km
2,800 NM
Min runway
1.16 km
3,800 ft
Ceiling
14,326 m
47,000 ft
Baggage
2.0 m3
Airstrips
Paved only
Citation Sovereign+ cabin interior

Detailed specifications

Years of manufacture
2004-present
Number produced
400+
Max take-off weight
13,971 kg
Max payload
1,225 kg
Empty weight
8,256 kg
Crew
2
Engines
2 x P&WC PW306C turbofans
Wingspan
19.24 m
Length
19.35 m

Chartering the Citation Sovereign+ in Africa

For charter across Africa, the Citation Sovereign+ is typically positioned from its home base to your departure airport, flown to your destination, and returned afterwards — the estimate you see on a route search already accounts for this full rotation. Whether it suits a given trip depends on the runway at each end, the distance, and how many seats you need. Search any route to see a live estimate for the Citation Sovereign+ alongside every other aircraft that can fly it, then send an enquiry to have operators confirm the exact price.

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Images are representative of the aircraft type — the actual aircraft, cabin layout and interior finish depend on the operating carrier. Specifications are typical planning figures for charter use and vary by individual aircraft configuration. Charter prices are computed estimates confirmed by the operating carrier through the inquiry process.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charter a Citation Sovereign+ in Africa?

The Citation Sovereign+ is chartered as a whole aircraft, not per seat. Planning rates start around US$6,800 per occupied flight hour before airport, handling and navigation charges. On most African sectors the larger variable is positioning: if no Citation Sovereign+ is sitting at your departure airport, the empty leg flown in to collect you is priced into the quote, which is why a short hop can cost more than its flight time suggests. Every route page on this site shows the all-in estimate rather than the bare hourly rate.

How many passengers can the Citation Sovereign+ carry?

Up to 9 passengers in the cabin layout typically offered for charter in Africa. Operators configure individual aircraft differently, so the usable seat count on the specific tail allocated to your trip is confirmed at quote stage, along with baggage allowance, which is usually the binding limit on safari and golf trips rather than seats.

What is the range of the Citation Sovereign+?

The Citation Sovereign+ plans to roughly 2,800 nautical miles (about 5,186 km) with normal reserves. From its Johannesburg base that reaches scheduled airports in 42 African countries without a fuel stop. Hot and high departures, strong headwinds and a full cabin all reduce that figure, so longer sectors are planned with a technical stop where needed.

Which African airports can the Citation Sovereign+ use?

It needs roughly 3,800 ft of paved runway at typical charter weights. On our airport data that covers 360 of the 394 African airports with scheduled service, before allowing for elevation, temperature and runway condition on the day. Shorter or unpaved strips, including most safari airstrips, are outside its limits and are flown on a turboprop instead.

Where is the Citation Sovereign+ based in Africa?

Citation Sovereign+ aircraft in our fleet data are based at Cairo, Johannesburg. Departing from or near one of those cities keeps positioning cost down, because the aircraft does not have to fly an empty leg to reach you.

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