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Citation Sovereign

Citation Sovereign. The Sovereign provides a long cabin and a substantial baggage hold. Two club-seating groups make it a practical choice for passengers travelling together on a longer route.

Citation Sovereign exterior
8-9PassengersTypical cabin configurations
1.73 mCabin heightAt the highest point
5,273 kmMaximum rangeSee the loading conditions below
3.82 m³Baggage spaceConfiguration-dependent
Inside the Citation Sovereign

Citation Sovereign: a closer look at the cabin

Citation Sovereign example interior

Example interior. However, colours, seating and equipment vary by aircraft.

Cessna Citation Sovereign exteriorCessna Citation Sovereign example cabin interior

Why consider this model?

Two seating groupsLarge baggage holdEnclosed lavatory
See the actual scale

How much space?

180 cm
Man 180 cm tall, scale illustration
165 cm
Woman 165 cm tall, scale illustration
1.73 m1.68 m
One illustrative configurationCabin length 7.70 m

People and cabin dimensions share one scale. The cabin outline is illustrative. Likewise, the layout is an example rather than the seat map of the aircraft in your quote.

What you can bring

Citation Sovereign: room for your luggage

11-15medium suitcases*

3.82 m³ of baggage space.

* Indicative estimate based on published baggage volume, for medium suitcases around 65 × 45 × 25 cm. Compartment shape, door openings, baggage weight and flight load can reduce the number. We confirm your luggage for the aircraft offered.

Skis, golf bags or extra luggage?

Include the number and dimensions of bulky items in your request. In particular, long items need a separate check.

The useful numbers

Citation Sovereign: aircraft specifications

ManufacturerCessna
Production years2004-2013
Typical seating8-9 passengers
Cabin length7.70 m
Cabin width1.68 m
Cabin height1.73 m
Maximum range5,273 km
Cruise speed852 km/h
Aircraft length19.35 m
Wingspan19.24 m
Maximum takeoff weight13,744 kg

Planning figure; passenger load, wind, reserves and airfield conditions affect the route.

Know which model you are choosing

Citation Sovereign model family

Citation Sovereign

Delivered from 2004, the Sovereign filled the space between Cessna’s smaller cabin jets and its faster long-range models. The later Plus added winglets and revised equipment.

Citation Latitude

The Latitude offers a flat floor and standing headroom in a midsize jet. Its wider cabin is useful when passengers want to move around more easily during a longer flight.

Citation Longitude

The Longitude combines a flat-floor cabin with range for longer international trips. Two seating groups and accessible baggage space are useful on flights lasting several hours.

Model historyWhere it began and how it evolved

Cessna developed the Sovereign for travellers who wanted both a longer cabin and useful airport flexibility. Its design put more emphasis on passenger and baggage space than the speed-led Citation X. The result was a distinct branch of the Citation range, later refined as the Sovereign+, rather than an enlarged XLS with the same flying characteristics.

Delivered from 2004, the Sovereign filled the space between Cessna’s smaller cabin jets and its faster long-range models. The later Plus added winglets and revised equipment.

Before you choose

Can I stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin is lower than 180 cm, so a person of that height cannot stand fully upright. For comparison, the scaled illustration shows the difference. Maximum cabin height: 1.73 m.

Will my aircraft have this exact interior?

Not necessarily. These photographs and the layout illustrate the model. Therefore, we check the actual interior, seats and equipment when preparing your proposal.

When should I consider this model?

The Sovereign provides a long cabin and a substantial baggage hold. Two club-seating groups make it a practical choice for passengers travelling together on a longer route.

Your route, dates and passengers

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Citation Sovereign: preparing your request

First, send your route, dates and passenger count. Then add the number of bags and dimensions of larger items. For example, skis or a pushchair may need a separate loading check. Also, mention pets and any cabin equipment you need. If your departure time is flexible, give the acceptable window. Finally, compare the offered aircraft’s layout with your group’s needs before confirming.

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