Private charter, Super-midsize jets
Super-midsize jets for Private Charter
Wider-cabin jets that balance range and cabin space.
- Up to 12 seats
- Up to 3,600 nm
- 483 kts / Mach 0.82 to 0.84
Aircraft category
What is a super-midsize jet?
Wider-cabin jets that balance range and cabin space. Compare the published passenger capacity, range and cabin measurements of the models below.
Longer journeys with a stand-up cabin. Compare individual aircraft specifications before choosing a model.
- Engines
- 2 turbofan engines
- Runway needed
- 4,750 to 4,835 ft
- Cruise speed
- 483 kts / Mach 0.82 to 0.84
- Cabin height
- 1.83 to 1.85 m (6.00 to 6.07 ft)
Super-midsize jets models
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Cessna Citation Longitude
- Passengers
- Up to 12
- Baggage
- 112 cu ft
- Range
- 3,500 nm
- Cabin height
- 1.83 m
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Bombardier Challenger 350
- Passengers
- Up to 10
- Baggage
- 106 cu ft
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- Cabin height
- 1.83 m
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Gulfstream G280
- Passengers
- Up to 10
- Baggage
- 120 cu ft
- Range
- 3,600 nm
- Cabin height
- 1.85 m
Why choose this category
Why choose super-midsize jets for your trip
Wider-cabin jets that balance range and cabin space.
Up to 12 passengers
Maximum capacity across the models below; the seating configuration varies by aircraft.
Range up to 3,600 nm
Highest published range among the listed variants, not a guaranteed range for every aircraft.
Stand-up cabin on most models
Cabin height of 1.83 to 1.85 m (6.00 to 6.07 ft) allows passengers to stand comfortably.
Cruise speed 483 kts / Mach 0.82 to 0.84
Fast transit with jet-smooth performance on every sector.
Longer journeys with a stand-up cabin.
Super-midsize jets are a popular choice for these missions across Europe and beyond.
Who charters this category
Typical missions for a super-midsize jet
Longer journeys with a stand-up cabin. The models listed here have a published range up to 3,600 nm.
Compare each aircraft's passenger capacity, baggage space and cabin measurements. Ask the provider to confirm the configuration and suitability of the aircraft offered for your trip.
Specifications
Super-midsize jets specification summary
Published figures for the listed variants. Capacity and range summaries may refer to different models.
Category summaries use published values only; missing figures are not inferred.
| Specification | Published value |
|---|---|
| Published passenger capacity | Up to 12 |
| Published range | Up to 3,600 nm |
| Cruise speed | 483 kts / Mach 0.82 to 0.84 |
| Cabin height | 1.83 to 1.85 m (6.00 to 6.07 ft) |
| Engines | 2 turbofan engines |
| Published take-off distance | 4,750 to 4,835 ft |
| Best for | Longer journeys with a stand-up cabin. |
Figures refer to Citation Longitude. Source: Textron Aviation, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Figures refer to Challenger 350, succeeded by the Challenger 3500. Source: Bombardier factsheet, April 2024, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Figures refer to Gulfstream G280, being replaced by the G300. Source: Gulfstream spec sheet, Aviation Week, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Aircraft options
Super-midsize jets vs Heavy jets
How super-midsize jets compare to the next category up.
| Specification | Super-midsize jets | Heavy jets |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 12 | Up to 10 | |
| Up to 3,600 nm | Up to 4,000 nm | |
| Cruise speed | 483 kts / Mach 0.82 to 0.84 | Mach 0.84 |
| 1.83 to 1.85 m (6.00 to 6.07 ft) | 1.88 m (6.17 ft) | |
| Best for | Longer journeys with a stand-up cabin. | Longer flights with a larger cabin. |
| Category guide | Explore Super-midsize jets | Explore Heavy jets |
- Figures refer to Citation Longitude. Source: Textron Aviation, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Challenger 350, succeeded by the Challenger 3500. Source: Bombardier factsheet, April 2024, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Gulfstream G280, being replaced by the G300. Source: Gulfstream spec sheet, Aviation Week, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Falcon 2000LXS. Source: Dassault Falcon, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Popular routes
Routes that typically use super-midsize jets
Charter routes where super-midsize jets are a common choice for the distance and group size.
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Other aircraft categories
Compare this category against the rest of the fleet to find the right fit for your trip.
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Very light jets
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Light jets
Light business jets for regional and European journeys.
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Heavy jets
Large-cabin aircraft for longer private flights.
Ultra long-range jets
Long-range business jets for intercontinental journeys.
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