What is the Cessna Citation Encore+ suited to?

It offers private jet transport for a small passenger party. Its business seating arrangement is useful for conversation and individual work, with the precise cabin fit determining the amenities available on a longer journey.

What should I compare between different examples?

Ask for the exact variant, current interior photographs and seating plan. Refurbishment and cabin equipment can differ significantly, particularly across earlier Citations and modified aircraft.

Is the seating arranged for conversation?

A typical business interior uses facing club seats rather than only forward-facing rows. Additional seats and service areas depend on the cabin fit, so confirm where each member of the party would sit.

Can it accommodate golf clubs or other bulky bags?

A guide figure for baggage space is about 1.95 cubic metres. Send a bag count with dimensions and weights, including sports equipment. The operator can confirm which compartments are usable and whether the passenger and fuel load leave the required allowance.

Can it complete our route without a fuel stop?

A maximum-range figure is achieved under particular assumptions. The group size, luggage, weather and destination affect the real flight plan, so confirm a nonstop itinerary using the actual requirements.

Can passengers stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin height is around 1.43 metres, so it is a seated-travel space rather than a stand-up cabin. Taller passengers should expect to bend when moving between the entrance and their seats.

What toilet facilities should we expect?

Provision depends on the cabin fit: a compact touring interior and an executive layout can be very different. Ask whether a toilet is installed and how much privacy it offers before planning a longer flight around it.

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Charter Price per Hour$4 100

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Aircraft Info

Model:: Cessna Citation Encore+
Family:: Citation 560
Manufacturer:: Cessna Aircraft Company

Aircraft Class:: Light
ICAO/IATA Codes:: C560/CNJ

Number Built:: 66
Available on Aviapages:: 7
Single Pilot Operations:: No

Popularity65
Reliability90
Comfort50

Performance

Service Ceiling:: 45 000 ft 13 716 m
Max Takeoff Weight:: 16 830 lbs 7 634 kg

Engine Type:: 2 x Turbojet
Typical Engine:: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535B
Typical Avionics:: ProLine 21

Long Range Cruise Speed:: 372 kts 689 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:: 428 kts 793 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:: 3.9 h
Max Range:: 1 790 nmi 3 315 km
Fuel Burn Rate:: 1 369 lb/h 621 kg/h
Max Payload:: 2 352 lbs 1 067 kg

Cessna Citation Encore+ Cabin Plan

Max passengers:: 8
Cabin Height:: 4.69 ft 1.43 m
Cabin Width:: 4.89 ft 1.49 m
Cabin Length:: 17.81 ft 5.43 m

Sleeping Places:: 0
Estimated Cabin Volume:: 320.9 ft³ 9.09 m³
Luggage Volume:: 68.86 ft³ 1.95 m³

2 Divan seats
Lavatory
Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:: 15.16 ft 4.62 m
Aircraft Length:: 48.92 ft 14.91 m
Wingspan:: 54.07 ft 16.48 m

Cabin Zones:: 1 passenger seating area, with club/forward-facing seats; refreshment storage and toilet facilities are separate from the seating-zone count (representative layout)
Doors:: 1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:: Approved baggage compartments; volume, mass limits and cabin access vary with aircraft configuration
Airstairs:: Yes

Charter Costs for the Cessna Citation Encore+

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour: $4 100

Owning Price

Buying Price (new): —
Pre-owned Price Range: $3.95M – $4.5M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM: $9.53
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h: $2 078 – $3 117
Annual Cost of Ownership: $1.1M – $1.65M
Cost per Seat-Mile: $1.18

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours: $519 480
At 350 hours: $909 090

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours: $464 938
At 350 hours: $464 938

Farnborough – Geneve

EGLF – LSGG

Flight time:: 1 h 13 min
Estimated price:: $7 810

Farnborough – Nice

EGLF – LFMN

Flight time:: 1 h 42 min
Estimated price:: $10 241

Farnborough – Zurich

EGLF – LSZH

Flight time:: 1 h 18 min
Estimated price:: $8 229

Paris – Milan

LFPB – LIML

Flight time:: 1 h 6 min
Estimated price:: $7 223

Paris – Ibiza

LFPB – LEIB

Flight time:: 1 h 51 min
Estimated price:: $10 996

Geneve – Rome

LSGG – LIRF

Flight time:: 1 h 9 min
Estimated price:: $7 475

These route prices are estimates. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

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Cessna Citation Encore+ Description

Cessna always pays immaculate attention to detail in crafting its jets. The Citation Encore upheld this promise with its versatility, ability to fly long distances, and take off and land on short runways, and carry a large load. Inherent in its name, the Citation Encore+ offers all this and more. Citation has successfully made a great aircraft even greater in the Encore+. It offers improvements and upgrades in almost every area of an aircraft including the engines, avionics system, cabin interior, and performance specifications. When compared to its predecessor, the Encore+ has a 340-lb net payload increase and higher maximum takeoff weight; longer wings and aerodynamic capabilities; and adhesive metal bonding in place of vulnerable mechanical fasteners. The Encore+ is one of the most luxurious and accommodating private jets around. The cabin length is 17.3 feet, with a height and width of 4.8 feet each. Having undergone extensive cabin upgrades, the aircraft seats five passengers comfortably, but up to eight total. Seven large windows on each side outline the aircraft. Total baggage space measures 71 cubic feet. In short, if the Encore is a dream-come-true private jet, then the Encore+ is an even better dream. Every single feature of the Encore has been improved. The Encore+ can carry heavier loads, longer distances, and can still keep the passengers comfortable and the pilots satisfied. The Encore+ is versatile, economical, luxurious, high-performing and looks great on the runway.