Cessna Citation XLS

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Cessna Citation XLS: Range Map, Cabin, Baggage and Payload

The Cessna Citation XLS is the 2004 update of the Citation Excel (Model 560XL), which first flew on 29 February 1996 and was certified in April 1998. The XLS added PW545B engines and a Honeywell Primus 1000 glass cockpit; the XLS+ of 2008 added FADEC and Collins Pro Line 21. Cessna built 330 XLS, and the family has passed 1,000 aircraft.

This guide answers what charter passengers ask most: how far it flies, how big the cabin is, what fits in the hold and how it compares with the Citation Sovereign.

1,540 nm

Typical range

Passengers

5.66 m

Cabin length

45,000 ft

Ceiling

1,000+

Excel family delivered

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Range

How far can a Citation XLS fly?

Range depends on what you carry. The figures below are published reference data; the operator calculates each real flight with winds and reserves.

Typical range	about 1,540 nm (2,850 km)
Maximum range, light load	about 1,990 nm
Normal cruise	about 433 kn
Ceiling	45,000 ft

Range maps from five departure cities

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From Istanbul

From Almaty

From Dubai

From London

From Nice

Blue ring: about 1,540 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 Urumqi	ALA to URC	454 nm	about 1.0 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 2.1 h	Nonstop
Almaty to Tbilisi	ALA to TBS	1,415 nm	about 3.3 h	Nonstop, lighter load
Almaty to Mumbai	ALA to BOM	1,472 nm	about 3.4 h	Nonstop, lighter load
Almaty to Kuwait	ALA to KWI	1,630 nm	about 3.8 h	Fuel stop, or a larger jet
Almaty to Beijing	ALA to PEK	1,767 nm	about 4.1 h	Fuel stop, or a larger jet

Great-circle distances; still-air times at 433 kn. A planning guide only: winds, payload, runway, weather and the operator decide each flight.

Cabin

Inside the cabin

The cabin is 5.66 m long, 1.65 m wide and 1.70 m high. It is a shortened version of the Citation X cabin, which is why the XLS feels bigger than most jets of its size.

Typical layouts are a four-seat club plus two to four seats, with a refreshment centre and an aft lavatory.

Cabin length	5.66 m
Cabin width	1.65 m
Cabin height	1.7 m
Seats	Usually a 4-seat club plus 2 to 4 seats
Maximum payload	about 1,043 kg

Baggage

What fits in the baggage hold

The baggage space is 2.5 m³ (90 cu ft). As a guide, it takes the bags of a full business cabin; for long holidays with hard cases a larger jet is more comfortable. Remember that bags count against the same payload as passengers: about 1,043 kg in total.

Comparison

Citation XLS vs Citation Sovereign

Citation XLS

Passengersup to 8

Typical rangeabout 1,540 nm

Cabin5.66 x 1.65 x 1.70 m

Baggage2.5 m³

Normal cruise433 kn

Citation Sovereign

Passengersup to 9

Typical rangeabout 2,620 nm

Cabin7.70 x 1.68 x 1.73 m

Baggage3.8 m³

Normal cruise459 kn

Similar cabin cross-section. The Sovereign is longer and flies about 1,000 nm farther; the XLS is the economical choice for shorter trips. Charter a Citation Sovereign.

Performance

Performance and airports

Engines	2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B (XLS); PW545C with FADEC on the XLS+
Avionics	Honeywell Primus 1000 (XLS); Collins Pro Line 21 (XLS+)
Ceiling	45,000 ft
Balanced field length	about 1,190 m (3,910 ft)
Maximum takeoff weight	9,163 kg (20,200 lb)

History

Cessna Citation XLS: facts and history

Excel announced	October 1994
Excel first flight	29 February 1996
Excel certified	April 1998
XLS	2004, 330 built
XLS+	2008
Family	more than 1,000 delivered

FAQ

Cessna Citation XLS charter guide: questions

What is the range of the Citation XLS?

About 1,540 nm in typical conditions.

How big is the Citation XLS cabin?

5.66 m long, 1.65 m wide and 1.70 m high.

How much baggage fits in a Citation XLS?

About 2.5 m³.

What is the difference between the XLS and XLS+?

The XLS+, from 2008, has FADEC PW545C engines, Collins Pro Line 21 avionics and a revised nose.

Is the Citation XLS the same as the Citation 560XL?

Yes. The Excel, XLS and XLS+ are all Model 560XL.

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