Cessna Citation X / Citation X+ private jet on the runway, world's fastest civil aircraft available for charter through Hogani Jets with seating for up to 9 passengers and 3,460 nautical mile range.

Charter a Citation X / X+ Super Midsize Jet

Passengers	Range	Cruise Speed	Charter From	Best For
Up to 9	3,460 nm (3,982 mi)	527 ktas (606 mph)	$5,000/hr	World's fastest civil aircraft, Mach 0.935 top speed

Note: The hourly rate is not the total trip cost. Final pricing includes landing and handling fees, crew, overflight permits, and taxes, plus variable costs such as repositioning, de-icing, wait time, and overnights. Contact Hogani Jets for an accurate all-in quote.

Private jet charter aboard the Cessna Citation X or X+ starts at $5,000–$6,500 per flight hour, standard super midsize pricing for the world's fastest civil aircraft. The Citation X / X+ is a super midsize jet manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation), produced from 1996 to 2018, seating up to nine passengers with a range of 3,460 nautical miles (3,982 miles) and a 527-knot cruise speed (606 mph). The Citation X+ is the current-production variant and holds the record as the world's fastest civil aircraft at Mach 0.935. Hogani Jets coordinates each Citation X / X+ private jet charter through licensed Part 135 operators.

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The Cessna Citation X entered service in 1996 and won the Robert J. Collier Trophy, one of aviation's most prestigious awards, for greatest achievement in aeronautics that year. At its launch it was the world's fastest civil aircraft. The Citation X+ updated the design in 2010 and pushed further to Mach 0.935, retaining the fastest-civil-aircraft title. Hogani Jets treats both under a single charter entity since both share the same cabin and pricing tier.

Twin Rolls-Royce AE3007 FADEC-equipped turbofan engines and a highly swept wing designed through Computational Fluid Dynamics give the Citation X its exceptional speed. A Garmin G5000 avionics suite (Citation X+) and 51,000-foot service ceiling complete the package. It suits travelers who need to cover transcontinental distances in the shortest possible flight time.

The Citation X entered service in 1996 and was succeeded by the updated Citation X+ in 2010. Both share the same cabin and mission profile. The Citation X+ holds the FAI record as the world's fastest certified civil aircraft at Mach 0.935, powered by twin Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 turbofans.

Specification	Citation X/X+
Manufacturer	Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Aircraft Category	Super Midsize Jet
Passenger Capacity	Up to 9
Cabin Length	24.4 ft (7.44 m)
Cabin Width	5.5 ft (1.68 m)
Cabin Height	5.7 ft (1.74 m)
Baggage Capacity	82 cu ft
Max Range	3,460 nm (3,982 mi)
Max Cruise Speed	527 ktas (606 mph) typical; 528 ktas on X+
Service Ceiling	51,000 ft
Typical Takeoff Distance	~4,800 ft
Typical Landing Distance	~3,000 ft
Engines	2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007C / AE3007C2 (X+)
Hourly Charter Rate	$5,000–$6,500

The Citation X+ holds the FAI world speed record for civil aircraft at Mach 0.935, certified in 2014. It can cover the New York to Los Angeles route up to 35 minutes faster than most competing super midsize jets, a meaningful time saving on a five-hour transcontinental flight. The Robert J. Collier Trophy, awarded in 1996 for the Citation X's original engineering breakthrough, reflects the genuine aeronautical achievement behind this aircraft.

What Is the Difference Between the Citation X and the Citation X+?

The Citation X+ is a 2010 update to the original Citation X, not a separate aircraft. The two share the same cabin, the same charter rate, and the same airframe; the differences are concentrated in the engine and avionics.

Three things changed on the X+:

Engine: The Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 replaced the original AE3007C, adding thrust and pushing the top speed from Mach 0.90 to Mach 0.935, the current FAI world record for civil aircraft.

Avionics: A Garmin G5000 touchscreen flight deck with Synthetic Vision Technology replaced the original Honeywell Primus 2000 suite.

Speed record: The X+ is the aircraft that holds the title of world's fastest certified civil aircraft. The original Citation X was the record holder at its 1996 launch; the X+ extended that record further in 2014.

What did not change: the 24-foot cabin, the eight-seat double-club layout, the baggage compartment, and the hourly charter rate. Clients chartering either variant experience the same flight in practice.

A super midsize jet trades a midsize jet's lower hourly rate for a larger cabin, longer range, and stronger climb performance. At $5,000–$6,500 per hour, private jet charter on the Citation X / X+ runs above a midsize jet, but its 3,460-nautical-mile range and Mach 0.935 top speed suit transcontinental trips where speed matters most.

More range: 3,200 nm versus roughly 2,100 to 3,000 nm for most midsize jets.
Higher cost: $4,500 to $7,500 per hour versus $2,800 to $5,500 for a midsize jet.
Wider cabin: 7.2 feet of width, the widest in the super midsize comparison set, versus a midsize jet's narrower cabin.
Best mission: long-range and transcontinental trips for up to nine passengers where cabin width and range matter most.

The Citation X / X+ seats eight passengers in a double-club executive configuration, with capacity up to nine.

An enclosed lavatory, full galley, and spacious closet are standard; luggage is stored in an 82-cubic-foot heated and pressurized baggage compartment.
The Citation X+ carries a Garmin G5000 avionics suite with Synthetic Vision Technology.
Note: the Citation X cabin is 5.5 feet wide, narrower than wider-cabin competitors like the Challenger 350. The trade-off is the fastest cruise speed available in a super midsize jet.
Confirm exact cabin configuration and entertainment options at booking, as equipment varies by aircraft.

The Citation X / X+ performs best on transcontinental routes where every minute of flight time saved matters most.

Route	ICAO Codes	Est. Flight Time	Notes
New York to Los Angeles	KTEB to KVNY	~5h	Coast-to-coast transcontinental
Miami to New York	KOPF to KTEB	~2h 30m	East Coast corridor
Chicago to New York	KMDW to KTEB	~1h 50m	Midwest to Northeast
Phoenix to Las Vegas	KPHX to KLAS	~50m	Short Western leg

Citation X / X+ private jet charter rates run $5,000–$6,500 per flight hour, standard within the super midsize category. Total one-way trip pricing depends on route distance, positioning, and demand.
Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 for a current quote.

Route	Est. One-Way Price	Notes
New York to Los Angeles	$32,000 to $39,500	Coast-to-coast transcontinental
Miami to New York	$17,000 to $24,500	East Coast corridor
Chicago to New York	$9,500 to $13,000	Midwest to Northeast
Phoenix to Las Vegas	$14,400 to $15,800	Short Western leg

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The $5,000–$6,500 hourly rate covers core operational costs. Additional fees are quoted separately.

Aircraft operation: fuel, crew, and maintenance are included in the hourly rate.
Pilots: the Citation X / X+ flies with two pilots in charter service.
Federal excise tax and segment fees: federally mandated, quoted separately.
Positioning costs: charged if the aircraft must reposition to your departure airport.
International handling fees: apply on Caribbean, Canada, Europe, and other international hops.

Contact Hogani jets team for current pricing and more details about Citation X and X+ private jet charters.

The most common cross-shop comparisons are the Challenger 350, which has a wider cabin, and the Praetor 600, which has longer range. The Citation X / X+ wins on speed; the Challenger 350 wins on cabin width.

Specification	Citation X / X+	Challenger 350	Praetor 600
Type	Super midsize jet	Super midsize jet	Super midsize jet
Passengers	Up to 9	Up to 10	Up to 10
Range	3,460 nm	3,200 nm	4,018 nm
Cabin Width	5.5 ft	7.2 ft	6.8 ft
Cruise Speed	527 ktas (fastest)	470 ktas	466 ktas
Hourly Rate	$5,000–$6,500	$5,000–$7,000	$5,500–$7,500
Best Use Case	Fastest Cruise	Fly-by-wire technology	Established fleet availability

Hogani Jets coordinates each Cessna Citation X / X+ charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly. Every charter is conducted by a licensed Part 135 direct air carrier whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that carrier's independent operational control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking.

The Citation X / X+ is the top choice when flight time is the priority and every minute saved on a transcontinental leg matters. The following Hogani Jets route pages cover its most relevant charter corridors.

New York to Los Angeles private jet charter

Atlanta to Miami private jet charter

Phoenix to Las Vegas private jet charter

Relationship	Aircraft	When to Consider
Competing Super Midsize	Bombardier Challenger 350	Wider 7.2-foot cabin if space matters more than speed
Longer Range Option	Embraer Praetor 600	4,018 nm range for transatlantic routing
Sibling Citation	Citation Longitude	Quieter cabin and 3,500 nm range
Step-Up Heavy Jet	Gulfstream G450	More cabin and range for larger international trips

Ready to book Citation X / X+ private jet charter or check availability? Contact Hogani Jets for a tailored quote.

Call +1-855-660-0573 or email charter@hoganijets.com, and our team will coordinate the right aircraft and operator for your trip.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Citation X / X+ private jet charter rates run $5,000–$6,500 per flight hour. One-way pricing ranges from about $14,400 for short hops to $35,000 on transcontinental legs. Final cost depends on route, positioning, and season.

Yes. The Citation X+ holds the FAI world speed record for civil aircraft at Mach 0.935, certified in 2014. The original Citation X won the Robert J. Collier Trophy in 1996 when it entered service as the world's fastest civil aircraft, and the X+ extended that record further.

The Citation X+ is the 2010-onward update to the original Citation X, adding a more powerful Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 engine, a Garmin G5000 avionics suite, and a top speed of Mach 0.935 versus the original's Mach 0.90. Both share the same cabin and charter rate.

The Citation X / X+ seats up to nine passengers, with eight typical in a double-club executive layout.

The Citation X / X+ has a range of 3,460 nautical miles (3,982 miles), enough for coast-to-coast US private jet charter nonstop and many international routes.

The Citation X+ cruises at 527 to 528 knots (606 mph) and holds the world civil aircraft speed record at Mach 0.935. The original Citation X cruises at around 525 ktas (Mach 0.90), also faster than any competing super midsize jet.

Yes. Yes. The Citation X / X+'s frequent transcontinental positioning creates empty-leg opportunities. Availability is short-notice and date-fixed.

No. Hogani Jets is an air charter broker and does not own or operate aircraft. All Citation X / X+ charters are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers, who maintain full operational control and regulatory compliance for every flight.

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Last Updated: 04 Nov 2026, 01:27 PM ET

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