An Orlando family heading to the Northeast for the summer, or a team flying up for meetings, will often see a light jet first on the quote.
Cessna built the Citation Encore from 2000 to 2007. It seats 7 to 8 with a published range of 1,750 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 430 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 71 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2000-2007
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,750 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 430 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.9 feet
- Wingspan: 54.1 feet
- Height: 15.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 71 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Encore Fits Orlando
With 1,750 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Orlando Executive and destinations such as Atlanta, Philadelphia and Denver, allowing for reserves and routing. Orlando has four airports that take private jets, and the right one depends on where in Central Florida you are going.
Most jets in this class fly from Orlando Executive, about three miles east of downtown, and some trips use Orlando International or Sanford instead, depending on where you are starting from. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator ahead of the trip.
How Orlando Clients Use the Cessna Citation Encore
For a day of meetings in the Southeast and home the same night, a light jet is usually the right size of aircraft.
Tell us where you are flying from, how many are coming and what they are bringing, strollers and golf bags included, and we will measure this aircraft against the trip before offering alternatives.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $3,500 to $4,800 (as of 10/2026)
Other Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation II
- Cessna Citation Ultra
- Cessna Citation V
- Dassault Falcon 10
- Hawker 400XP
- Learjet 31
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Encore charter to or from Orlando, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.