Cessna Citation CJ3+ vs Embraer Phenom 300E

On published range, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ goes 55 km further than the Embraer Phenom 300E (3,778 km against 3,723 km).

The Embraer Phenom 300E is certified for 10 passengers, against 9 for the other.

The Embraer Phenom 300E has the taller cabin (1.5 m against 1.45 m).

Both sit in the "Light jet" category, so the published hourly band is the same: € 2,450 – 3,150 per hour. Published rate for the category, not for the model.

Comparison table
Comparison tableCessna Citation CJ3+Embraer Phenom 300E
General
CategoryLight jetLight jet
ProductionOut of productionIn production
Cabin
Passengers (max)910 — Best value
Cabin length4.78 m5.23 m — Best value
Cabin width1.47 m1.55 m — Best value
Cabin height1.45 m1.5 m — Best value
Flight
Range3,778 km (2,040 nm) — Best value3,723 km (2,010 nm)
Max speed (MMo)Mach 0.737Mach 0.8 — Best value
Cost
Hourly rate (category)€ 2,450 – 3,150€ 2,450 – 3,150
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Computed on the maximum published range: the real leg depends on payload, wind and reserves. Prices are indicative, at the category hourly rate.

Sources: Manufacturer published specifications (2026-05) · Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates (2026-08-07) · European Central Bank daily reference rate — EUR/USD rate 1.1188 (2026-10-26)

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Frequently asked questions
Cessna Citation CJ3+ or Embraer Phenom 300E: which flies further?
The Cessna Citation CJ3+, at 3,778 km published range against 3,723 km. The 55 km gap matters on long legs: at real payload, with wind and reserves, both cover less than the published figure.
What does an hour cost?
Both sit in the same category (Light jet), whose published broker band is € 2,450 to 3,150 per hour all-in. That is a category rate, not a model rate: the firm price depends on the specific aircraft, the season and repositioning. A quote returns an all-in price within 60 minutes.
How many passengers?
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is certified for up to 9 passengers, the Embraer Phenom 300E for up to 10. On charter, real layouts usually trade a seat or two for living space.
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