Light · Cessna
Citation CJ4 charter
The right cabin for a smaller group.
The top of the CJ line: light-jet operating costs with range that brushes midsize territory. Single-pilot certified, always crewed with two on our board.
- Typical layout
- 7 passengers
- Range · with reserves
- 2,165 nm
- Cruise speed
- 451 kt
- Cabin height
- 4'9"
- Light market rate · hourly
- $3,200–3,600/hr
The Citation CJ4, by the numbers.
Longer light-jet legs — 2,000+ nm nonstops that would force a fuel stop in anything smaller.
- Passengers
- 7 typical
- Range
- 2,165 nm · with reserves
- Cruise
- 451 kt
- Ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- Cabin height
- 4'9"
- Cabin width
- 4'10"
- Cabin length
- 17'4"
- Baggage
- ~77 cu ft
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
Figures are the typical published layout; exact layout and performance vary by aircraft and are confirmed with your quote.
Textron CJ4 details ↗Popular Citation CJ4 routes.
Indicative all-in ranges for the whole aircraft, worked out by the same engine behind our quote form. Tap through and the quote opens with the route and category loaded.
New York to Miami
New York (TEB) → Miami (MIA)
- Distance
- 956 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 44m
- Indicative, all-in
- $8,000 – $11,500
LA to Seattle
Los Angeles (VNY) → Seattle (SEA)
- Distance
- 813 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 23m
- Indicative, all-in
- $7,000 – $10,000
Dallas to Las Vegas
Dallas (DAL) → Las Vegas (LAS)
- Distance
- 925 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 39m
- Indicative, all-in
- $8,000 – $11,000
Inside the Citation CJ4.
Can the Citation CJ4 fly your route nonstop?
About 2,165 nm with reserves at 451 kt cruise. Real-world range depends on load, winds and routing.
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- Flight time & aircraft positioning
- Crew, overnight & airport charges
- Taxes, catering & requested extras
- Change, cancellation & refund terms
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Asked about the Citation CJ4.
Citation CJ4 missions price in the light category: $3,200–3,600/hr at market rates, or $2,950/hr locked for JetNine Card holders — times the block hours your route takes, all-in. New York to Miami runs about $8,000 – $11,500 for the whole aircraft. The exact number comes back from dispatch within 30 minutes.
Typical charter configuration seats 7. Cabin runs 17'4" long, 4'10" wide, and 4'9" of height, with roughly 77 cu ft of baggage. Configurations vary by tail — dispatch confirms the exact layout with your quote.
About 2,165 nm with reserves at 451 kt cruise — real-world range depends on load, winds, and routing. Longer light-jet legs — 2,000+ nm nonstops that would force a fuel stop in anything smaller.
The top of the CJ line: light-jet operating costs with range that brushes midsize territory. Single-pilot certified, always crewed with two on our board. If your mission runs past its range or seats, the midsize step-up usually answers; the quote wizard recommends a category per route automatically, and a dispatcher will tell you straight if a cheaper aircraft does your trip just as well.
Citation CJ4, sourced and vetted.
Every Citation CJ4 we quote flies for an ARG/US- or Wyvern-audited operator that passed our on-site vetting. Ask dispatch which aircraft are in position: +1 (424) 487-2707.