In the midsize category, some private jets will fly you nonstop to Europe while others don’t have the range to go nonstop across the country
As we note in this series’ related articles, there is no specific delineation in what separates a super-midsize and midsize private jet. However, there is an agreement that a single category covers those jets between 21,000 and 41,000 pounds as measured by maximum takeoff weight. Reviewing data supplied by Conklin & de Decker, there are more than a dozen options with a range of at least 3,000 nautical miles with all passenger seats full. Multiply by 1.15078 if you want to convert to the mileage non-pilots typically use.
The table below’s data is ranked on range seats full, and you will also find the typical number of seats for each jet type. However, keep in mind, configurations can vary, so always check with your provider. Also helpful is a range based on flights with four passengers, the typical private jet payload. That said, many factors influence how far you can fly nonstop, including winds and airport conditions, including runway length, plus how many people on board, baggage, and even the weight of fuel load.
Based on a full aircraft, the Gulfstream G280 at 3,590 nautical miles beats out the Cessna Citation Longitude at 3,422 nm and the Dassault Falcon 2000DX/s and then the Bombardier Challenger 350. The Cessna Citation X, along with the Gulfstream G650, one of the two fastest business jets, also is among the leaders when it comes to range.
These Jet Cards Will Fly You The Furthest
In shopping for jet cards, many of the leading programs are structured where you buy a category. We always recommend before contacting the providers, write out as much of your planned travel as you can – subscribers of Private Jet Card Comparisons can use our Jet Card Decider tool where we help – so that in reviewing which aircraft might be used, you can make sure they will fit your needs. Many category programs enable you to upgrade or downgrade size category per trip – a good thing – but keep in mind if you have to upgrade consistently, you are paying more than perhaps you anticipated.
On the other side, a number of jet cars offer aircraft specific cards for jets in the midsize and super mid categories or enable you to choose a specific aircraft – again, the information you will find in Private Jet Card Comparison’s database comparing over 250 programs. Flexjet, Magellan Jets, NetJets, Nicholas Air, OneFlight, Star Jets, and VistaJet each offer aircraft specific options with guaranteed availability and fixed rates that cover midsize, including super mid private jets. Wheels Up, which has started taking delivery of the Citation Xs, should soon join as well. If it is getting a bit confusing, subscribe and use our Jet Card Decider service to help you out.
Which midsize and super mid private jets have the longest range? Compare over 60 private jets by how far you can fly with a full load or four passengers:
| Aircraft Name | Seats | Range – Seats Full (nm) | Max Range 4 PAX (nm) |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | 3,605 | 3,745 |
| Gulfstream G280 | 8 | 3,590 | 3,690 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 8 | 3,422 | 3,568 |
| Dassault Falcon 2000DX | 10 | 3,378 | 3,440 |
| Dassault Falcon 2000S | 10 | 3,371 | 3,638 |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | 8 | 3,277 | 3,421 |
| Dassault Falcon 50-40 | 9 | 3,267 | 3,443 |
| Cessna Citation X+ | 8 | 3,229 | 3,380 |
| Dassault Falcon 50EX | 9 | 3,223 | 3,388 |
| Premier Aircraft Falcon 50-4 | 9 | 3,210 | 3,360 |
| Gulfstream G200 | 8 | 3,130 | 3,530 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 7 | 3,109 | 3,405 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 4000 | 8 | 3,100 | 3,283 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | 8 | 3,065 | 3,340 |
| Dassault Falcon 50 | 9 | 3,057 | 3,200 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 1000 | 8 | 2,970 | 3,150 |
| Cessna Citation X | 8 | 2,890 | 3,125 |
| Dassault Falcon 2000 | 10 | 2,841 | 3,130 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | 9 | 2,773 | 3,163 |
| Embraer Legacy 500 | 8 | 2,762 | 3,167 |
| Gulfstream G150 | 7 | 2,760 | 3,130 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 800XPR | 8 | 2,733 | 2,929 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 900XP | 8 | 2,733 | 2,929 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | 9 | 2,620 | 3,010 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 800SP | 8 | 2,560 | 2,740 |
| Gulfstream G100 | 7 | 2,550 | 2,910 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 850XP | 8 | 2,525 | 2,710 |
| Embraer Legacy 450 | 7 | 2,498 | 2,963 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 800XP | 8 | 2,470 | 2,620 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 800XPi | 8 | 2,470 | 2,620 |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 9 | 2,455 | 2,870 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 800 | 8 | 2,390 | 2,570 |
| IAI Astra SP | 7 | 2,330 | 2,780 |
| Sabreliner Sabre 65 | 6 | 2,300 | 2,460 |
| Dassault Falcon 20F-5 | 9 | 2,250 | 2,475 |
| Dassault Falcon 20F-5B | 9 | 2,250 | 2,475 |
| Bombardier Learjet 60 | 7 | 2,186 | 2,418 |
| IAI Westwind 2 | 7 | 2,150 | 2,560 |
| Dassault Falcon 200 | 9 | 2,050 | 2,270 |
| Beechcraft Hawker 750 | 8 | 2,050 | 2,200 |
| Bombardier Learjet 60XR | 7 | 2,044 | 2,398 |
| Dassault Falcon 20C-5 | 9 | 2,040 | 2,260 |
| Dassault Falcon 20C-5B | 9 | 2,040 | 2,260 |
| IAI Westwind 1 | 7 | 2,030 | 2,200 |
| Bombardier Learjet 55C | 7 | 1,870 | 2,040 |
| Bombardier Learjet 55/55B | 7 | 1,870 | 2,040 |
| Bombardier Learjet 70 | 6 | 1,849 | 2,000 |
| Bombardier Learjet 75 | 8 | 1,805 | 1,998 |
| Bombardier Learjet 40XR | 6 | 1,778 | 1,960 |
| Cessna Citation III | 7 | 1,770 | 2,000 |
| Cessna Citation VI | 7 | 1,770 | 2,000 |
| Cessna Citation VII | 7 | 1,693 | 1,824 |
| Bombardier Learjet 45XR | 8 | 1,685 | 1,937 |
| Bombardier Learjet 40 | 6 | 1,573 | 1,707 |
| Cessna Citation XLS | 8 | 1,539 | 1,989 |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 8 | 1,528 | 1,976 |
| Cessna Citation Excel | 7 | 1,449 | 1,839 |
| Bombardier Learjet 45 | 8 | 1,423 | 1,968 |
| Dassault Falcon 20F | 9 | 1,340 | 1,500 |
| Dassault Falcon 20C | 9 | 1,200 | 1,285 |
| Sabreliner Sabre 80 (75A) | 7 | 1,180 | 1,280 |
| Sabreliner Sabre 60 | 6 | 1,000 | 1,160 |
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