Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 vs Pilatus PC-24

On published range, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 goes 306 km further than the Pilatus PC-24 (4,010 km against 3,704 km).

The Pilatus PC-24 is certified for 11 passengers, against 10 for the other.

The Pilatus PC-24 has the taller cabin (1.55 m against 1.45 m).

Both sit in the "Light jet" category, so the published hourly band is the same: € 2,350 – 3,000 per hour. Published rate for the category, not for the model.

Comparison table
Comparison tableCessna Citation CJ4 Gen2Pilatus PC-24
General
CategoryLight jetLight jet
ProductionIn productionIn production
Cabin
Passengers (max)1011Best value
Cabin length5.18 m7 mBest value
Cabin width1.47 m1.69 mBest value
Cabin height1.45 m1.55 mBest value
Flight
Range4,010 km (2,165 nm)Best value3,704 km (2,000 nm)
Max speed (MMo)Mach 0.77Best valueMach 0.74
Cost
Hourly rate (category)€ 2,350 – 3,000€ 2,350 – 3,000
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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 rateEUR/USD rate 1.1652 (2026-09-09)

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Frequently asked questions
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 or Pilatus PC-24: which flies further?
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, at 4,010 km published range against 3,704 km. The 306 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 € 2,350 to 3,000 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 CJ4 Gen2 is certified for up to 10 passengers, the Pilatus PC-24 for up to 11. On charter, real layouts usually trade a seat or two for living space.
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