Light jets — Cessna
Cessna Citation CJ4 Private Jet
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a capable single-pilot light jet with strong range and a comfortable cabin for short to medium trips.
Aircraft model
What is the Cessna Citation CJ4?
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet from Cessna, fitted with two Williams International FJ44-4A turbofans and certified for single-pilot operation. It carries seven passengers with a range of 2,165 nautical miles, among the longer legs in the light jet category.
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is well suited to short to medium charter trips where an operator wants light jet economics with slightly more range than rivals in its class.
Why choose this category
Why charter the Cessna Citation CJ4
A capable single-pilot light jet with strong range and a comfortable cabin for short to medium trips.
7 passengers
The Cessna Citation CJ4 comfortably seats 7 in a well-appointed cabin.
2,165 nm range
Capable of non-stop sectors up to 2,165 nm — no fuel stops required on typical routes.
Cabin height 1.45 m
Comfortable seating optimised for the sector lengths this aircraft typically flies.
Cruise speed 451 kts
Fast turnaround and efficient transit keeps your schedule tight.
Baggage: Generous
Luggage capacity well-suited to typical private charter trips.
Light jet category
Intra-European routes such as London to Nice or Geneva.
Specifications and comparisons
Cessna Citation CJ4 in detail
Typical figures. Configurations vary by operator and fitout — confirm with your provider.
| Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cessna | |
| Category | Light jets | Intra-European routes such as London to Nice or Geneva. |
| Passengers | 7 | Typical seating configuration |
| Range | 2,165 nm | Non-stop at typical cruise altitude |
| Cruise speed | 451 kts | At optimum cruise altitude |
| Cabin height | 1.45 m | Seated comfort |
| Cabin width | 1.47 m | At shoulder height |
| Baggage | Generous | Varies by fitout |
| Engines | 2 x Williams International FJ44-4A turbofan | Powerplant configuration |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft | Maximum certified operating altitude |
| Runway required | 3,410 ft | Balanced field length at max takeoff weight |
Operators
Operators flying the Cessna Citation CJ4
Providers with this or similar aircraft in their fleet. Enquire directly, no booking fee.
Elevate Aviation Group
Light to midsize charter across the UK and Europe
An air operator offering a managed fleet of light and midsize jets, focused on short-notice charter from London's business airports.
Azure Sky Jets
Mediterranean summer charter
A seasonal operator concentrating on summer demand across the western Mediterranean and Balearic islands.
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The Cessna Citation CJ4 typically seats 7 passengers, with a range of around 2,165 nm and a cruise speed of 451 kts.
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