When an Orlando client needs to be in Los Angeles for a morning meeting and back in Florida by evening, the Citation X is the aircraft that makes that schedule work, cruising around Mach 0.92 and covering roughly 3,400 nautical miles.
Cessna built the Citation X as the fastest civilian aircraft in regular service at the time of its launch, with Allison AE3007C engines and a cruise around Mach 0.92. Eight seats, range around 3,400 nautical miles. The Citation Ten (Model 750) added further refinements. [EXTERNAL_LINK] Every Citation X / 10 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1996
- Seating: 8 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,460 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 525 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 72.5 feet
- Wingspan: 63.6 feet
- Height: 19.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 82 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Citation X / 10 Fits Orlando
Coast-to-coast speed is the Citation X’s defining characteristic for Orlando departures. From KORL or KMCO, a flight to Los Angeles takes roughly four hours, shaving an hour or more off the block time of most competing super-midsize jets. For sports teams, media executives, and corporate travel with tight West Coast schedules, that hour is the reason they book it.
KORL’s 6,004-foot runway handles the Citation X comfortably, and the airport’s lower traffic compared to KMCO means faster ramp access and departure windows, particularly during peak OCCC convention periods when commercial gates are congested.
Eight passengers and transatlantic-class speed also make the Citation X viable for Florida-to-Europe routes staged through KMCO, where customs clearance and the airport’s 12,005-foot runway support departures for longer international legs.
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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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
Industry hourly rates for the Citation X / 10 run $6,500 to $8,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Citation X / 10 charter in or out of Orlando, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.