The Cessna Citation VII is the 1992 follow-on to the Citation VI with more thrust and modernized avionics, and it sits in the same Naples midsize slot as the III but with better hot-and-high manners. For a client running an APF-to-Aspen ski trip in February, the VII flies the leg nonstop with a full cabin more reliably than a III.
Cessna certified the Citation VII in 1992 as the third and final variant on the Citation III/VI airframe, with uprated TFE731-4R engines and a redesigned interior. Seats six to nine, cruises at 476 knots to 51,000 feet, delivers 2,220 nautical miles of range, and carries 60 cubic feet of baggage. Enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna
- Year introduced: 1992
- Seating: 6 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,220 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 476 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 55.4 feet
- Wingspan: 53.5 feet
- Height: 16.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 60 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation VII Fits Naples
Range at 2,220 nautical miles covers TEB, HPN, PWK, and Toronto (YYZ) to APF nonstop with a full cabin, and reaches Aspen (ASE) and Denver (APA) with margin. Better hot-and-high performance than the III makes ASE more comfortable in July.
Cruise speed of 476 knots is faster than most midsize competitors in this bracket (Hawker 800XP at 430 knots, Excel/XLS at 441 knots). That difference shows up as roughly 20 minutes off a TEB-APF block time.
APF is comfortable for the VII on any typical day. Availability in the Naples charter market is thinner than for an Excel/XLS or Hawker 800XP; treat the VII as a call-and-check option rather than a scheduled asset.
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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; 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 Cessna Citation VII run $4,200 to $5,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
For a TEB-to-APF winter leg the Citation VII typically bills 2.75 to 3.25 flight hours nonstop.
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS
- Cessna Citation III
- Embraer Legacy 450
- Falcon 20
- Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX
- Hawker 750
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation VII charter in or out of Naples, 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.