Citation Ascend
Super Light Jet
- Range
- 1,940nm
- Seats
- 9
Super Light JetICAO C56X
Citation Excel
Citation Excel is a super light jet designed around operational utility, airport access, and straightforward mission planning, with a typical 7-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 1,839 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 1,839nm
- Typical seats
- 7
- Ceiling
- 45,000ft
- Cabin height
- 67in
How far can the Citation Excel fly?
The Citation Excel's maximum range is 1,839 nautical miles — 361 nm less than the Hawker 750, the longest-legged Super Light Jet in our set.
Reach
Nonstop from New York
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Citation Excel1,839 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 1,839 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 305 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 3,180 ft |
| Typical passengers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 221 in |
| Cabin width | 65 in |
| Cabin height | 67 in |
| Cabin volume | 422 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 90 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 20,000 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 3,804 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545A |
| Exterior length | 52.6 ft |
| Wingspan | 56.4 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Citation Excel fits
Model overview
About the Citation Excel
Citation Excel sits within the Citation family as a Super Light Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 45,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to regional and domestic business travel.
The cabin is approximately 67 inches high and 65 inches wide, with 422 cubic feet of cabin volume and 90 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 3,180 feet; actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.
Mission fit
Best for
- Regional and domestic business travel
- Typical missions carrying up to 7 passengers
- Midsize, near-stand-up cabin requirements
- Operators with access to appropriately sized airports
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 1,839 nautical miles
- 67-inch cabin height and 65-inch cabin width
- 422 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 45,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Citation Excel's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration.
For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.
Category context
How it compares
Within the Citation family, the closest published mission-profile comparisons are Citation VII and Citation XLS. The Citation Excel lists 1,839 nautical miles of maximum range and 422 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 1,824 nautical miles and 422 cubic feet for the Citation VII, and 1,989 nautical miles and 422 cubic feet for the Citation XLS. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Citation Excel?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 1,839 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.Published model specifications list a maximum range of 1,839 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration. A mission-specific performance review is appropriate before purchase or trip planning.
How many passengers can the Citation Excel carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 7 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 67 inches high and 65 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 7 passengers, with approximately 422 cubic feet of cabin volume and 90 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 67 inches high and 65 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Citation Excel?
Buyers should evaluate mission fit, engine and maintenance status, inspection timing, records, avionics, cabin systems, training, insurance, and support. The individual aircraft's condition and configuration can matter more than age or asking price alone.Prospective owners should test the Citation Excel's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration. For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.
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Market position
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Facts current as of July 18, 2026