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Midsize jet

Citation XLS+

Citation XLS+ exterior

Overview

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is one of the most popular midsize jets ever built, prized for its stand-up cabin, easy short-field manners and dependable economics. Seating up to nine, it combines genuine midsize comfort with the runway flexibility to use secondary airports, making it a versatile all-rounder for African business charter. Fast, comfortable and cost-effective, the XLS+ handles everything from quick hops to multi-hour regional legs with ease.

Key specifications

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

Passengers
up to 9
Cruise speed
787 km/h
425 kt
Range
3,148 km
1,700 NM
Min runway
1.19 km
3,900 ft
Ceiling
13,716 m
45,000 ft
Baggage
2.0 m3
Airstrips
Paved only
Citation XLS+ cabin interior

Detailed specifications

Years of manufacture
2004-present
Number produced
1,000+
Max take-off weight
9,163 kg
Max payload
1,043 kg
Empty weight
5,900 kg
Crew
2
Engines
2 x P&WC PW545C turbofans
Wingspan
17.17 m
Length
15.79 m

Chartering the Citation XLS+ in Africa

For charter across Africa, the Citation XLS+ 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 XLS+ alongside every other aircraft that can fly it, then send an enquiry to have operators confirm the exact price.

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.