Cessna Citation Mustang vs Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II

On published range, the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II goes 735 km further than the Cessna Citation Mustang (2,865 km against 2,130 km).

The Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II is certified for 6 passengers, against 5 for the other.

The Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II has the taller cabin (1.47 m against 1.37 m).

Both sit in the "Very 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 MustangHonda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II
General
CategoryVery light jetVery light jet
ProductionOut of productionIn production
Cabin
Passengers (max)56 — Best value
Cabin length2.99 m5.43 m — Best value
Cabin width1.4 m1.52 m — Best value
Cabin height1.37 m1.47 m — Best value
Flight
Range2,130 km (1,150 nm)2,865 km (1,547 nm) — Best value
Max speed (MMo)Mach 0.63Mach 0.72 — 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 Mustang or Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II: which flies further?
The Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II, at 2,865 km published range against 2,130 km. The 735 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 (Very 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 Mustang is certified for up to 5 passengers, the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II for up to 6. On charter, real layouts usually trade a seat or two for living space.
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