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Cessna Citation Sovereign: Range Map, Cabin, Baggage and Payload
The Cessna Citation Sovereign (Model 680) is a midsize business jet announced in 1998. It first flew in February 2002, was certified by the FAA on 2 June 2004 and by EASA on 31 March 2005. The Sovereign+, delivered from December 2013, added winglets, PW306D engines and Garmin G5000 avionics. Cessna built 349 Sovereigns and 94 Sovereign+ before ending production in 2021.
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 Challenger 300.
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Range
How far can a Citation Sovereign 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 2,620 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 Doha | ALA to DOH | 1,652 nm | about 3.6 h | Nonstop |
| Almaty to Bangkok | ALA to BKK | 2,160 nm | about 4.7 h | Nonstop |
| Almaty to Shanghai | ALA to PVG | 2,231 nm | about 4.9 h | Nonstop, lighter load |
| Almaty to Seoul | ALA to ICN | 2,253 nm | about 4.9 h | Nonstop, lighter load |
| Almaty to Cairo | ALA to CAI | 2,302 nm | about 5.0 h | Nonstop, lighter load |
| Almaty to Male | ALA to MLE | 2,359 nm | about 5.1 h | Nonstop, lighter load |
| Almaty to Vienna | ALA to VIE | 2,485 nm | about 5.4 h | Nonstop, lighter load |
| Almaty to Prague | ALA to PRG | 2,538 nm | about 5.5 h | Nonstop, lighter load |
| Almaty to Rome | ALA to FCO | 2,792 nm | about 6.1 h | Fuel stop, or a larger jet |
| Almaty to Tokyo | ALA to HND | 2,877 nm | about 6.3 h | Fuel stop, or a larger jet |
Great-circle distances; still-air times at 459 kn. A planning guide only: winds, payload, runway, weather and the operator decide each flight.
Cabin
Inside the cabin
The cabin is 7.70 m long, 1.68 m wide and 1.73 m high, with a double-club layout as standard.
It is a long cabin for a midsize jet, which makes a three-hour flight with a full team comfortable.
Baggage
What fits in the baggage hold
The baggage space is 3.8 m³ (135 cu ft). Most of it is in a large external compartment. Remember that bags count against the same payload as passengers: about 1,202 kg in total.
Comparison
Citation Sovereign vs Challenger 300
Citation Sovereign
Challenger 300
The Challenger 300 has the wider stand-up cabin and about 450 nm more range; the Sovereign uses much shorter runways. Charter a Challenger 300.
Performance
Performance and airports
History
Cessna Citation Sovereign: facts and history
FAQ
Cessna Citation Sovereign charter guide: questions
What is the range of the Citation Sovereign?
About 2,620 nm in typical conditions.
How big is the Citation Sovereign cabin?
7.70 m long, 1.68 m wide and 1.73 m high.
How much baggage fits in a Citation Sovereign?
About 3.8 m³, mostly in the external compartment.
What is the Sovereign+?
The 2013 update with winglets, PW306D engines, autothrottles and Garmin G5000 avionics.
How short a runway can the Sovereign use?
It takes off in about 1,110 m at maximum weight, sea level, standard day.
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Published reference figures. Individual aircraft and operators vary. Page checked 17 October 2026.
