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Cessna Citation CJ2: Range Map, Cabin, Baggage and Payload
The Cessna Citation CJ2 (Model 525A) is a light business jet: a 5 ft stretch of the CitationJet CJ1 with two Williams FJ44-2C engines. It was first delivered in 2000; the improved CJ2+ followed in 2006 with FADEC engines, and production ended in January 2016.
This guide answers what charter passengers ask most: how far it flies, how big the cabin is, what fits in the baggage compartments and how it compares with the Beechcraft Premier 1A.
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Range
How far can a Citation CJ2 fly?
Range depends on what you carry. The figures below are published reference data; the operator calculates each real flight with winds and reserves.
Range maps from five departure cities
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From Istanbul
From Almaty
From Dubai
From London
From Nice
Blue ring: about 1,075 nm, typical published range. Cities beyond the ring need a fuel stop or a larger jet. Great-circle distances in still air; winds, payload and reserves change each flight.
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Routes
Routes from Almaty
| Route | Airports | Distance | Flight time | Nonstop? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty to Tashkent | ALA to TAS | 367 nm | about 0.9 h | Nonstop |
| Almaty to Urumqi | ALA to URC | 454 nm | about 1.1 h | Nonstop |
| Almaty to Dushanbe | ALA to DYU | 471 nm | about 1.1 h | Nonstop |
| Almaty to Samarkand | ALA to SKD | 502 nm | about 1.2 h | Nonstop |
| Almaty to Astana | ALA to NQZ | 513 nm | about 1.2 h | Nonstop |
| Almaty to Delhi | ALA to DEL | 888 nm | about 2.2 h | Nonstop |
| Almaty to Baku | ALA to GYD | 1,213 nm | about 2.9 h | Fuel stop, or a larger jet |
Great-circle distances; still-air times at 413 kn. A planning guide only: winds, payload, runway, weather and the operator decide each flight.
Cabin
Inside the cabin
The cabin is 4.14 m long, 1.47 m wide and 1.45 m high. Four seats face each other in a club with folding tables; two more seats sit aft.
It is a seated cabin for business trips of an hour or two, with a quiet ride for its class.
Baggage
What fits in the baggage hold
The baggage space is 2.1 m³ (74 cu ft). It is split between a nose compartment and an aft compartment, so plan soft bags for a full cabin. Remember that bags count against the same payload as passengers: about 635 kg in total.
Comparison
Citation CJ2 vs Beechcraft Premier 1A
Citation CJ2
Premier 1A
Similar range and seats. The CJ2 uses shorter runways; the Premier 1A has the wider, taller cabin. Charter a Premier 1A.
Performance
Performance and airports
History
Cessna Citation CJ2: facts and history
FAQ
Cessna Citation CJ2 charter guide: questions
What is the range of the Citation CJ2?
About 1,075 nm in typical conditions.
How big is the CJ2 cabin?
4.14 m long, 1.47 m wide and 1.45 m high.
How much baggage fits in a CJ2?
About 2.1 m³ in the nose and tail compartments.
What is the difference between the CJ2 and CJ2+?
The CJ2+, from 2006, has FJ44-3A-24 engines with FADEC, updated avionics and shorter runway requirements.
Is the CJ2 bigger than the CJ1?
Yes. The CJ2 is a 5 ft stretch of the CJ1.
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Published reference figures. Individual aircraft and operators vary. Page checked 17 October 2026.
