Citation CJ3 Private Jet Charter – Specifications, Price and Availability

The Citation CJ3 is a Light private jet designed for up to 8 passengers offering a flight range of up to 3475 km. JETVIP provides Citation CJ3 charter services worldwide with an average hourly rate starting from 2800 €. On this page you will find full aircraft specifications, cabin layouts, photos and exclusive JETVIP ratings — reliability 77/100, popularity 4.0/5.

Cessna Aircraft Citation CJ3 exterior photos

Model

Citation CJ3

Category: Light jet

Cessna Aircraft model's catalog (42)

Passenger Capacity

up to 8 pax

Cruise Speed

772 km/h

Maximum Range

3475 km

Cabin Height

1.45 m.

Cabin Length

4.78 m.

Cabin Width

1.47 m.

Start of Production

2004 y.

Luggage

1.8 cub.m

Model's popularity rating

4.0

Model's reliability rating

77.0

Bigger and more powerful jet in the CJ line

Rental price (1h.)

~2800€

Citation CJ3 plane's characteristics

Measure system: Metric

Technical

The maximum flight time is up to:

4 h.

Maximum Range:

3475 km

Cruise Speed:

772 km/h

Service Ceiling:

13716 m

Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW):

6291 kg

Number of Engines:

Engine Model:

FJ44-3A

Fuel consumption:

170 gallon

Landing Distance:

844 m

Takeoff Distance:

969 m

Typical Avionics Suite:

ProLine 21

Cabin

Passenger Capacity:

up to 8 pax

Cabin Length:

4.78 m

Cabin Width:

1.47 m

Cabin Height:

1.45 m

Number of Cabin Zones:

Cabin Volume:

8.01 cub.m

Baggage Volume:

1.8 cub.m

The Capacity of Large Suitcases.:

up to 5 units

Plane size

Aircraft Length:

15.29 m

Aircraft Height:

4.62 m

Wingspan:

16.26 m

JETVIP Market Data

Start of Production:

2004 y

End of Production:

2015 y

Minimum Total Time (TT):

2 955

Ask Price (Min):

$4 000 000

Ask Price (Min):

$4 500 000

Hourly Rate (per engine):

$140

Overhaul Interval (TBO):

4 000

Overhaul Cost:

400 000 $

Mid-Life Interval:

2 000

Mid-Life Cost:

200 000 $

Approximate Purchase Price:

$7 995 000

Citation CJ3: Efficient and Comfortable Light Jet Charter with JETVIP

The Cessna Citation CJ3 is a popular light business jet known for its balance of performance, comfort, and efficiency. It's an excellent choice for charter flights for small to medium-sized groups needing regional or medium-range travel.

Discover the Advantages of Chartering a Citation CJ3:

Comfortable Cabin: Typically configured to seat 6-8 passengers in a comfortable and well-appointed cabin, often in a center club arrangement. The cabin offers ample headroom and legroom for a light jet.
Good Range and Speed: With a range of approximately 1,700 nautical miles (3,148 km) and a cruise speed of around 480 mph (772 km/h), the CJ3 can efficiently connect various city pairs within Europe and beyond. For example, it can comfortably fly non-stop between London and Nice, or Paris and Berlin.
Short Runway Performance: The CJ3 is capable of operating from shorter runways (around 3,180 feet takeoff distance), providing access to a wider range of airports, including those closer to your final destination.
Efficient Operation: The CJ3 is designed to be economical for its class, offering a good balance of performance and operating costs.
Modern Avionics: Typically equipped with advanced avionics suites like the Collins Pro Line 21 or Garmin G3000 (on later models), enhancing situational awareness and flight safety.
Enclosed Lavatory: For added comfort and convenience on longer flights, the CJ3 features an enclosed lavatory.
Baggage Capacity: Offers a respectable baggage capacity (around 65-74 cubic feet) for a light jet, accommodating luggage for all passengers.

Comparing the Citation CJ3 to Other Aircraft:

The Citation CJ3 sits in the light jet category, offering more cabin space and range than smaller entry-level jets like the Citation CJ1 or CJ2. It's a step below mid-size jets in terms of cabin size and range but often provides a more cost-effective charter option for groups of its capacity.

Examples of Flight Destinations on a Citation CJ3:

The Citation CJ3 is ideal for various regional and medium-range routes, such as flights between:

Major European business centers.
Smaller regional airports and larger hubs.
Popular leisure destinations within a few hours' flight.

Detailed Technical Specifications of the Citation CJ3 (Approximate):

Engines: 2 × Williams FJ44-3A turbofan engines (2,820 lbs thrust each)
Wingspan: 16.26 meters (53 feet 4 inches)
Aircraft Length: 15.29 meters (50 feet 2 inches)
Aircraft Height: 4.62 meters (15 feet 2 inches)
Cabin Length: 4.78 meters (15 feet 8 inches)
Cabin Width: 1.47 meters (4 feet 10 inches)
Cabin Height: 1.45 meters (4 feet 9 inches)
Typical Passenger Capacity: 6-8 passengers
Maximum Range: Approximately 1,700 nautical miles (3,148 km)
Cruise Speed: Approximately 417 knots (480 mph, 772 km/h)
Maximum Operating Altitude: 45,000 feet (13,716 meters)
Takeoff Distance: Approximately 3,180 feet (969 meters)
Landing Distance: Approximately 2,770 feet (844 meters)
Baggage Capacity: Approximately 1.84 - 2.1 cubic meters (65-74 cubic feet)

Advantages for JETVIP Charter Clients:

Comfortable and spacious cabin for a light jet.
Excellent balance of range and speed for regional and medium-range travel.
Access to a wide variety of airports due to its short runway performance.
Efficient and cost-effective charter option.
Modern avionics for enhanced safety and navigation.

Experience Efficient and Comfortable Travel with a Citation CJ3 Charter from JETVIP!

If you are looking for a reliable and comfortable light jet for your regional or medium-range travel needs, the Citation CJ3 is an excellent choice. Contact JETVIP today to discuss your itinerary and receive a personalized charter quote.

Estimated Charter Cost for the s Citation CJ3 on Popular Routes

Prices are calculated for a one-way flight with 3 passengers, based on historical data and average market rates for this aircraft type. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

Direction

Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh City

Cost of flight

from 3,189,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 1 m.

Direction

Hong Kong → Taipei

Cost of flight

from 2,657,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 36 m.

Direction

Sapporo → Tokyo

Cost of flight

from 2,675,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 37 m.

Direction

Jeju City → Seoul

Cost of flight

from 2,111,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 11 m.

Direction

Jeddah → Riyadh

Cost of flight

from 2,729,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 40 m.

Direction

Cairo → Jeddah

Cost of flight

from 3,279,000 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 5 m.

Direction

Beijing → Shanghai

Cost of flight

from 3,066,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 55 m.

Direction

Guangzhou → Shanghai

Cost of flight

from 3,218,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 2 m.

Direction

Tokyo → Naha

Cost of flight

from 3,800,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 29 m.

Direction

Mumbai → Delhi

Cost of flight

from 3,159,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 0 m.

Direction

Fukuoka → Tokyo

Cost of flight

from 2,774,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 42 m.

Direction

Sydney → Melbourne

Cost of flight

from 2,503,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 29 m.

Direction

Moscow → Kaliningrad

Cost of flight

from 3,046,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 54 m.

Direction

Moscow → Sochi

Cost of flight

from 4,811,500 ₽

Flight time

3 h. 16 m.

Direction

Moscow → Saint Petersburg

Cost of flight

from 2,382,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 24 m.

Direction

Moscow → Novosibirsk

Cost of flight

from 5,746,500 ₽

Flight time

3 h. 59 m.

Direction

Moscow → Dubai

Cost of flight

from 7,047,500 ₽

Flight time

4 h. 59 m.

Direction

Moscow → Irkutsk

Cost of flight

from 7,922,500 ₽

Flight time

5 h. 40 m.

Direction

Moscow → Yekaterinburg

Cost of flight

from 3,656,000 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 23 m.

Direction

Moscow → Kazan’

Cost of flight

from 2,579,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 33 m.

Direction

Moscow → Minsk

Cost of flight

from 2,379,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 24 m.

Direction

Moscow → Istanbul

Cost of flight

from 6,638,000 ₽

Flight time

4 h. 40 m.

Direction

Madrid → Carrizal

Cost of flight

from 4,120,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 44 m.

Direction

Munich → Hamburg

Cost of flight

from 2,342,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 22 m.

Direction

Madrid → Barcelona

Cost of flight

from 2,164,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 14 m.

Direction

Istanbul → Nice

Cost of flight

from 6,754,000 ₽

Flight time

4 h. 46 m.

Direction

London → Barcelona

Cost of flight

from 3,119,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 58 m.

Direction

London → Dublin

Cost of flight

from 2,112,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 11 m.

Direction

Düsseldorf → Palma

Cost of flight

from 3,473,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 14 m.

Direction

Rome → Madrid

Cost of flight

from 3,462,000 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 14 m.

Direction

Copenhagen → Oslo

Cost of flight

from 2,217,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 16 m.

Direction

Rome → Milan

Cost of flight

from 2,205,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 16 m.

Direction

Amsterdam → London

Cost of flight

from 1,991,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 6 m.

Direction

Paris → London

Cost of flight

from 1,956,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 4 m.

Direction

Kuala Lumpur → Singapore

Cost of flight

from 1,878,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 0 m.

Direction

Jakarta → Singapore

Cost of flight

from 2,768,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 42 m.

Direction

Tokyo → Naha

Cost of flight

from 3,800,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 29 m.

Direction

Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh City

Cost of flight

from 3,189,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 1 m.

Direction

Mumbai → Delhi

Cost of flight

from 3,159,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 0 m.

Direction

Dubai → Riyadh

Cost of flight

from 2,759,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 41 m.

Direction

Bangkok → Hong Kong

Cost of flight

from 4,005,000 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 39 m.

Direction

Bangkok → Singapore

Cost of flight

from 3,578,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 19 m.

Direction

Seoul → Tokyo

Cost of flight

from 3,351,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 8 m.

Direction

Seoul → Tajiri

Cost of flight

from 2,740,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 40 m.

Direction

Jeju City → Busan

Cost of flight

from 1,869,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 0 m.

Direction

Hong Kong → Taipei

Cost of flight

from 2,657,500 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 36 m.

Direction

Dallas → Denver

Cost of flight

from 3,025,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 53 m.

Direction

Dallas → Chicago

Cost of flight

from 3,388,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 10 m.

Direction

Miami → Denver

Cost of flight

from 5,629,000 ₽

Flight time

3 h. 54 m.

Direction

Chicago → Dallas

Cost of flight

from 3,388,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 10 m.

Direction

West Palm Beach → Denver

Cost of flight

from 5,556,000 ₽

Flight time

3 h. 50 m.

Direction

Los Angeles → Chicago

Cost of flight

from 5,717,000 ₽

Flight time

3 h. 58 m.

Direction

New York → Denver

Cost of flight

from 5,383,500 ₽

Flight time

3 h. 42 m.

Direction

New York → Dallas

Cost of flight

from 4,802,500 ₽

Flight time

3 h. 15 m.

Direction

Miami → West Palm Beach

Cost of flight

from 1,577,000 ₽

Flight time

0 h. 47 m.

Direction

Dallas → Miami

Cost of flight

from 4,154,000 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 46 m.

Direction

Denver → Chicago

Cost of flight

from 3,609,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 20 m.

Direction

Chicago → Miami

Cost of flight

from 4,370,000 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 55 m.

Direction

Chengdu → Shenzhen

Cost of flight

from 3,438,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 13 m.

Direction

Guangzhou → Chengdu

Cost of flight

from 3,294,000 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 6 m.

Direction

Guangzhou → Shanghai

Cost of flight

from 3,218,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 2 m.

Direction

Shanghai → Shenzhen

Cost of flight

from 3,268,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 5 m.

Direction

Chengdu → Beijing

Cost of flight

from 3,804,000 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 29 m.

Direction

Beijing → Shanghai

Cost of flight

from 3,066,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 55 m.

Direction

Beijing → Xianyang

Cost of flight

from 2,853,000 ₽

Flight time

1 h. 45 m.

Direction

Beijing → Chongqing

Cost of flight

from 3,661,500 ₽

Flight time

2 h. 23 m.

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Operating costs Citation CJ3

Variable costs

200 hours per year

400 hours/year

Fuel cost $400/gallon

200 hours per year $152,240

400 hours/year $304,480
Support

200 hours per year $48,000

400 hours/year $48,000
Engine repair

200 hours per year $61,777

400 hours/year $61,777
Additional crew/landing/processing costs

200 hours per year $40,000

400 hours/year $80,000
Variable costs

200 hours per year $5,000

400 hours/year $10,000
Insurance

200 hours per year $19,196

400 hours/year $19,196

Fixed costs

Crew

200 hours per year $202,264

400 hours/year $202,264
Crew training

200 hours per year $25,041

400 hours/year $25,041
Hangar

200 hours per year $30,320

400 hours/year $30,320

Total

$646,687

$958,574

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Frequently Asked Questions about Citation CJ3

How much luggage can the Citation CJ3 carry?

The Citation CJ3 luggage compartment can hold up to 1.8 m3 luggage. That's about 5 large L suitcases.

What is included in the charter price of the Citation CJ3 ?

The basic price includes: aircraft rental with crew, fuel for the specified route, VIP terminals, VIP catering, personal manager services. Additional services (aircraft treatment with de-icing liquid in winter, WIFI internet, unique catering, transfers, security, special requests) are paid separately.

How many hours in advance can I book the Citation CJ3 with JETVIP?

In most cases, we can arrange departure within 3-5 hours after confirmation of the application. We work 24/7 and are ready to offer an operational solution for urgent departures.

Are pets allowed on board the Citation CJ3 ?

Yes, you can travel with pets upon prior arrangement. JETVIP will help you take into account all the requirements for the comfort of your pets. If necessary, we will help with consultation and preparation of all necessary documents.

How does the private jet charter process for the Citation CJ3 work with JETVIP?

Renting a plane Citation CJ3 is very simple. By phone, by whatsap, by telegram through the website using the calculator of the cost of a flight on a private jet or send a request from the website, as well as by email.

What is the minimum runway length required for the Citation CJ3 to take off and land?

The Citation CJ3 aircraft requires a takeoff distance of 969 m and landing distance of 844 m.

What avionics are installed on the Citation CJ3 ?

Aircraft Citation CJ3 equipped with avionics ProLine 21

Since what year has the Citation CJ3 been in production?

First model Citation CJ3 was produced in 2004 year

Which engines are installed on the Citation CJ3 ?

The Citation CJ3 is powered by engines FJ44-3A

What is the fuel consumption of the Citation CJ3 ?

Fuel consumption for Citation CJ3 is 170 gallon

What is the baggage capacity of the Citation CJ3 and how many standard suitcases fit?

The luggage compartment holds up to 1.8 m3 luggage, allowing you to place suitcases, business bags, sports equipment or small carry-on items.

How many passengers does the model Citation CJ3 can take?

The Citation CJ3 has typical seating for 8 pax passengers.

What are the cabin dimensions of the Citation CJ3 (length, width, height)?

The Citation CJ3 aircraft cabin has the following dimensions: cabin height 1.45 m. , cabin width 1.47 m. , cabin length 4.78 m. (from the cockpit to the luggage compartment.)

What is the typical cruise altitude of the Citation CJ3 ?

The Citation CJ3 has a service ceiling of 13716 m..

What is the maximum cruise speed of the Citation CJ3 ?

The max cruise speed of the Citation CJ3 is 772 km./h..

What is the maximum range of the Citation CJ3 ?

The Citation CJ3 has a max range of 3475 km.

What are the operating costs (DOC) of the Citation CJ3 ?

The DOC for the Citation CJ3 is $311,887.

How much does it cost to charter the Citation CJ3 on popular routes?

Rental prices depend on the route, flight duration, number of passengers and additional services on board. On average, an hour of flight on Citation CJ3 costs around 2800 € per hour of flight euros. For an exact price, please contact the JETVIP team or use our development - online calculator of the cost of a flight on a business jet.

What is the price of a new Citation CJ3 business jet?

The Cessna Aircraft Citation CJ3 list price is $7 995 000