Aircraft class
Midsize jet charter
A midsize jet seats 8 passengers and flies up to 2,700 nautical miles at a long-range cruise of 405 knots. Figures are those published for the Cessna Citation Latitude. From Amsterdam that covers 14 of the 15 destinations in our route table non-stop.
Specifications
What a midsize jet actually gives you
The figures below are the published specifications of the Cessna Citation Latitude, one of the most frequently chartered aircraft in this class. Other airframes in the same class differ, but the practical envelope is close enough to plan with.
The cabin is tall enough to stand in, which changes how a three-hour flight feels far more than a few knots of cruise speed does. What the cabin can do beyond that — connectivity, working and sleeping — is fitted per airframe. Fully enclosed lavatory.
- 8 passengers typically, up to 9 in some layouts — why the maximum is not the practical number.
- 2,700 nm range with standard reserves and typical payload.
- 405 kt long-range cruise, 446 kt at high-speed cruise.
- Luggage: 6-8 bags, including ski or golf bags on most airframes.
Honest fit
When this class is the right answer
Choose it for
Most European charters: a full party of eight, a stand-up cabin and luggage that does not have to be rationed.
This is the class most European charters end up in, because it removes the two things people actually complain about: a cabin you cannot stand in, and luggage you have to leave behind.
Look elsewhere for
Transatlantic sectors non-stop, or parties above nine.
From Amsterdam, Dubai (2,791 nm) sits beyond this class non-stop. A technical stop adds roughly 45 minutes on the ground plus the detour, which usually erases the saving over a larger aircraft.
Which aircraft
The midsize jets you are most likely to be offered
"Midsize" is a category, not an aircraft. These five account for most midsize quotes in Europe, and they differ in ways that matter: the XLS+ has the biggest hold, the G150 the longest legs, the Learjet the smallest cabin. Ask which type is on your quote.
| Aircraft | Range | Seats | Max cruise | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 2,700 nm | 8–9 | 446 kt | Flat floor, 6 ft cabin; the reference aircraft for this page |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ / XLS Gen2 | 2,100 nm | 8 | 441 kt | The most common midsize in Europe; largest hold of the group |
| Bombardier Learjet 60XR | 2,405 nm | 7 | 459 kt | Fast; narrower cabin and small hold |
| Hawker 900XP | 2,665 nm | 8 | 430 kt | Long, wide cabin; slower |
| Gulfstream G150 | 2,950 nm | 7 | 470 kt | Longest range and fastest; seven seats |
Range figures are brochure conditions and shrink with a full cabin or a headwind — why the brochure range is not your range explains by how much. For eight people with a week's luggage the XLS+ or Latitude is the usual answer; for two people going far, the G150. If the party is seven or fewer and the sector short, a light jet may do the job for less.
In practice
Where a midsize jet reaches from Amsterdam
Indicative block times computed from published airport coordinates and the long-range cruise speed of the Cessna Citation Latitude. Method and full table on the flight-times page.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Mykonos (JMK) | 1,242 nm | 3h 40m |
| Málaga (AGP) | 1,017 nm | 3h 05m |
| Lisbon (LIS) | 997 nm | 3h 05m |
| Ibiza (IBZ) | 819 nm | 2h 35m |
| Dubrovnik (DBV) | 800 nm | 2h 35m |
| Olbia (Sardinia) (OLB) | 712 nm | 2h 20m |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a midsize jet?
Typically 8, and up to 9 in some configurations. Seat count is not the only limit: on shorter runways or longer sectors, fuel competes with payload, so a full cabin plus full luggage occasionally means one extra stop or a larger aircraft.
Can a midsize jet fly to Mykonos non-stop?
Yes — Mykonos is about 1,242 nm from Amsterdam, inside the 2,700 nm range of this class. Destinations such as Dubai sit beyond it and need a technical stop or a larger aircraft. Winds and payload move that line, so we check it per trip.
What luggage can I take?
Plan on 6-8 bags, including ski or golf bags on most airframes. The cabin allows you to stand, and the baggage hold is usually accessible before departure but not in flight.
Is a midsize jet the cheapest option for my trip?
Only if it fits the route without compromise. A smaller aircraft that needs a technical stop, or a larger one whose capability you never use, both cost more than the right choice. Our cost guide sets out published European rates per class.
Sources
- GlobalAir — Citation Latitude specifications — consulted 2026-09-01.
- Business Jet Traveler — Cessna Citation Latitude — consulted 2026-09-01.
- Welojets — The best midsize jets compared: Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, Hawker 900XP and G150 — consulted 2026-09-01.
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Last updated by the Mondial Jets team.