Citation SovereignCitation Sovereign +2014–2021
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 2 variants2004–2021
Cessna Citation Sovereign
C680Super-Midsize JetDiscontinued2004–2013
Range
2,950 NM · 5,463 km
MTOW
13,744 kg
Cruise
459 kt · 850 km/h
Mach 0.80 · MMO
Seats
12
up to 12 passengers
Used price
US$ 6.9M
The Cessna Citation Sovereign is a super-midsize jet produced between 2004 and 2013. Price: the Cessna Citation Sovereign is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 6.9M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 2950 nm, a cruise speed of 459 kt (850 km/h), Mach 0.80, up to 12 passengers. In Brazil there are 40 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. The Citation Sovereign family (2 variants) totals 53 active units. There are 37 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 65 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/8/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
65 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 7 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 6.9MR$ 38.0M
market medianaging ≈ −5.7%/yr−34% vs Super-Midsize median
Entry
US$ 5.2M
model year 2004
Best value
US$ 6.9M
model year 2008
Top of range
US$ 8.8M
model year 2013
Basis
Valuation
Bluebook + market
Minimum
US$ 4.8M
R$ 26.5M
Median
US$ 6.9M
R$ 38.0M
Maximum
US$ 9.5M
R$ 52.4M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +6.0%/yr·2004→2013
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
6 of 6 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.09 to ×1.35 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 5.3M – 10.9M
R$ 29.0M – 60.3M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 6.1M – 12.8M
R$ 33.5M – 70.7M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 3.7K/h
R$ 20.3K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 481.4K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 6.1K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 4.5K – 7.5K/h
R$ 24.8K – 41.3K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators.
How we read this price · 7 sources · researched 6/4/2026
Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 4 of 6 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- GlobalAir - Citation Sovereign for sale
- Controller.com - Cessna Citation Sovereign
- AvBuyer - Cessna Citation Sovereign for sale
- AvBuyer - What's Your Citation Jet Worth Today
- planephd - Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign valuation/cost
- FlyCraft - Citation Sovereign specs & costs
- Flapper - How much to buy a plane (BR context)
PTAX · R$ 5.5127 / US$ · 11/09/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
Feb 27, 2002
FAA cert.
Jun 02, 2004
ANAC cert.
Apr 15, 2005
Deliveries start
Sep 01, 2004
Units produced (this variant)
349
The Cessna Citation Sovereign is a twin-engine super-midsize business jet produced between 2004 and 2013, succeeded in the line by the Sovereign+. It has a range of 2,950 nm, a cruise speed of 459 kt, a ceiling of 47,000 ft, and a maximum takeoff weight of 13,744 kg. The cabin seats 9 passengers in the typical configuration and up to 12 in the maximum arrangement, and the swept wing was designed to operate on short runways at regional airports. The reference price of a new unit was US$17 million, a basis for valuing used aircraft. The page brings together the spec sheet, estimated cost per hour, and the fleet registered in Brazil.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Range profiles
- 2,950 NM @ 4 pax · 2,700 NM @ 8 pax
- Fuel
- 1,675 gal
- Max fuel burn
- 290 gal/h
- Rate of climb
- 3,880 ft/min
- Max operating Mach
- 0.8
- Landing distance
- 3,150 ft
- High-speed cruise
- 459 kt
- Long-range cruise
- 415 kt
- Balanced field length (BFL)
- 4,003 ft
- Max operating altitude
- 47,000 ft
- Time to climb to FL410
- 23 min
Cabin and comfort
- Galley
- Yes
- Satcom
- Yes
- Lavatory
- Yes
- Crew rest
- No
- Vacuum toilet
- Yes
- Number of windows
- 14
- Typical configuration
- Double Club 8 + 2 Divan
- Flat floor
- No
- Cabin volume
- 16.17 m³
- Galley position
- Forward
- Total baggage volume
- 2.83 m³
- Inflight Wi-Fi
- No
- Cabin volume
- 571 cu ft
- Differential pressurization
- 9.3 psi
- Second lavatory
- No
- Total baggage volume
- 100 cu ft
- Cabin altitude at FL410
- 7,200 ft
- Internal baggage access
- No
Avionics and engines
- Engines
- 2× P&W PW306C (5,770 lbf · FADEC)
- APU
- Yes
- FMS
- Yes
- HUD (Head-Up Display)
- No
- APU model
- Honeywell RE100
- Number of FMS
- 2
- Flight deck
- Honeywell Primus Epic
- Fly-by-wire
- No
- Autopilot
- Yes
- Avionics manufacturer
- Honeywell
- Autothrottle
- No
- Weather radar
- Yes
- Enhanced vision
- No
- Synthetic vision
- No
Operating costs
- Data source
- Conklin & de Decker, 2024
- Last updated
- 2024
- Reference fuel price
- US$ 6/gal
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 19.37 m
- Wingspan
- 19.24 m
- Height
- 6.2 m
- Wing area
- 47.93 m²
- Wing sweep
- 16.3°
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 8,272 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 13,744 kg
- Maximum payload
- 1,315 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6,341 L
- Fuel capacity
- 11,350 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.385 · landing within 60% of the runwaysea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the Citation Sovereign needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
Charter (RBAC 135), dry runway
1,600m
landing ÷ 0.60 · RBAC 135.385(b)
Charter, wet runway
1,840m
× 1.15 · RBAC 135.385(d)
Takeoff or BFL, manual
1,220m
unfactored takeoff, manufacturer
Dispatches under charter rules at 143 of 465 Brazilian public runways when dry, and at 80 when wet.
Minimum runway
Where the Citation Sovereign dispatches under charter rules
Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.
Starter feature. Available on your Jet Tracker account.
Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zone9 typical passengers · 12 maxDouble club (8 seats)Divan (2 seats)
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✗ no stand-up heightfront cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
7.62 m
Width
1.68 m
Height
1.73 m
Volume
16.17 m³
Baggage
2.83 m³
Differences between variants
History
- 1998 - Conception and announcement at NBAA 1998
In the late 1990s, Cessna identified a gap in its midsize portfolio, as demand for the Citation III/VI/VII was falling. The project began in mid-1998 and was announced at the NBAA convention in Las Vegas on October 18, 1998.
Dossiê Citation Sovereign 680 — Solojet - 2000 - Official launch and NetJets founding order
On January 3, 2000 Cessna officially launched the program. Swift Air (Phoenix) ordered 6 units on the day of the announcement. Executive Jet Aviation (NetJets) placed an order for 50 aircraft + 50 options for its fractional ownership program, one of the largest in business aviation history at the time.
Dossiê Citation Sovereign 680 — Solojet - 2002First flight
- 2002 - First flight of prototype N680CS
Prototype N680CS made its first flight on February 27, 2002. The design started from the Citation Excel fuselage, stretched by 2 meters, with an entirely new wing of 47.93 m².
- 2004 - Filling the gap between the XLS and Citation X
Launched in 2004, the Sovereign was positioned by Cessna to fill a void between the Citation XLS (1,858nm range) and the super-fast Citation X (3,000nm but a cramped cabin). The Sovereign delivered 2,950nm in a comfortable stand-up cabin at an accessible price for the transcontinental midsize segment.
- 2004 - FAA certification and start of deliveries
FAA certification granted on June 2, 2004. Deliveries began in September 2004. The Sovereign quickly established itself as one of the most versatile options in the super midsize category.
FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet - 2004FAA certification
- 2004First deliveries
- 2005ANAC certification
- 2005 - Fractional platform at NetJets
NetJets received the Sovereign as its entry-level midsize model, operating dozens of units in its fractional fleet throughout the 2000s-2010s. That volume created a robust installed base of parts, maintenance and pilots that supports the type in the used market to this day.
- 2007 - Production peak 2005-2009 and NetJets as largest operator
Period of highest delivery volume. Most Brazilian aircraft were built in this window. NetJets became the largest operator worldwide with 44 aircraft.
- 2012 - Sovereign+ announced at NBAA 2012
At NBAA in October 2012, Cessna announced the Sovereign+ with new Garmin G5000 avionics (Cessna Intrinzic), PW306D engines, standard winglets ("swooplets") and integrated autothrottle.
- 2013End of production
Market position
Strengths
- Largest narrow-body cabin in its class (25 ft long)
- Largest baggage compartment in the category (100 cu ft)
- Trans-US range combined with short runway performance (4,003 ft balanced)
- Derated PW306C engine, reliability and cheaper overhaul
- Worldwide Citation base, parts and MRO available
Limitations
- Cruise speed below the Learjet 60 and G150
- Cabin narrower than the Hawker 900XP (1.68m vs 1.83m)
- Primus Epic 1 avionics hard to modernize
- Out of production, no new units available
Brazil Fleet
The Cessna Citation Sovereign is a super-midsize jet for up to 12 passengers with a 2,950 nm range and a 459 kt cruise speed, built from 2004 to 2013. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count, summed across the variants of the Citation Sovereign family, is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status is in the model's Analytics.
According to the EASA type certificate data sheet (TCDS EASA.IM.A.033, issue of 25 Mar 2026), the Cessna 680 has two variants: the Citation Sovereign, serial numbers 680-0001 through 680-0500, and the Citation Sovereign+, from 680-0501 on. EASA certified the Sovereign on 31 Mar 2005 and the Sovereign+ on 10 Jun 2014. The data sheet provides for up to 14 occupants (two pilots and up to 12 passengers) and, on the Sovereign, two 5,770 lb thrust Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C turbofans.
Out of production, the model can only be bought pre-owned. The pre-owned median and open listings, kept up to date, are in the price card and the For sale now card of this page.
Reviewed on 26/10/2026. Every number carries its source (manufacturer, certification authority or trade publication, with date); live fleet and market figures are in this page's sections.
69 registrations in the RAB across the Citation Sovereign family (2 variants), all statuses
Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.
Open Analytics
Global fleet
Updated
2025-03-01
Sources
- JetNet (approximate, Q1 2025)
- Dossiê Solojet 2024
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Exceptional short-field performance for its range
With 3,530ft of balanced field length (TODR), the Sovereign operates at runways that normally exclude jets with 2,950nm of range. This allows missions such as SBJD (Jundiaí) nonstop to Miami, or SBSP (Congonhas) to Panama City, a rare combination in the segment.
47,000ft ceiling clears commercial traffic
The 47,000ft service ceiling lets the Sovereign cruise above regular commercial aviation traffic, finding more direct routings and reduced turbulence. A cabin altitude of 7,700ft at FL470 is comfortable for transcontinental missions.
47,000 ft ceiling clears commercial traffic
The 47,000 ft service ceiling lets the Sovereign cruise above commercial aviation routes, finding more direct routings and reduced turbulence. A cabin altitude of 7,200 ft at FL450 is comfortable for transcontinental missions.
Derated PW306C engine, extended service life
The PW306C was originally designed with more thrust for the Gulfstream G200, but operates on the Sovereign below its maximum capacity. Result: an engine with longer service life, lower overhaul costs and a high dispatch rate.
Limitations
Primus Epic 1 avionics with no easy upgrade
The Sovereign's original Honeywell Primus Epic 1 is reliable but is becoming obsolete. SmartView synthetic vision is available via Service Bulletin, but a full upgrade to Garmin G5000 (offered by Garmin via STC) costs USD 800,000-1 million and rarely pays off in resale price.
Out of production since 2013
Production of the original Sovereign ended in 2013, replaced by the Sovereign+. No new aircraft are available on the primary market; all volume today is pre-owned. The succession to the Latitude and Longitude eventually ended the entire program in 2021.
2013
Global curiosities
Platform chosen for the Citation Longitude
When Cessna designed the super-midsize Citation Longitude (2019, 3,500nm), it used the fuselage tube created for the Latitude, stretched by 5 ft. AOPA describes the Latitude as basically a Sovereign+ with some big-jet features.
Citation Excel DNA, stretched fuselage
The Sovereign was not born from scratch; it evolved from the Citation Excel (Model 560XL) fuselage, stretched by 2 meters (6.6 ft), with a new wing of 47.93 m² (the Excel's was 34.35 m²). The choice of the derated PW306C was strategic for reliability.
Drop-floor, stand-up aisle
The Sovereign was one of the first midsize jets to use the "trenched drop-floor" concept, a lowered aisle in the center that lets passengers up to 1.73m tall stand fully upright without ducking their heads.
Carbon-carbon brakes and trailing link gear
Carbon-carbon brake system designed to last more than 300 landings. Combined with trailing link landing gear, it provides extremely smooth landings, a detail appreciated by VIP passengers.
In Brazil
Neymar Jr. operates a Sovereign
The player Neymar Jr., through Neymar Sport e Marketing Ltda, operates the Sovereign registered PR-SMK (s/n 680-0252, year 2008). One of the highest-profile operators of the model in Brazil.
Simone Mendes (sertaneja singer) operates PS-SHZ
The singer Simone Mendes operates the Sovereign PS-SHZ (s/n 680-0092, year 2006) through Simone Mendes Produções Musicais Ltda. Sertanejo artists are heavy users of business aviation in Brazil.
PP-SGM, Brazil's first Sovereign
Registration PP-SGM (s/n 680-0007, year 2004) was one of the first Sovereigns delivered in Brazil. Serial number 007, among the first 10 units produced worldwide. Registration currently canceled.
2004
Catalogued accidents
Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network
10/8/2015· BR· RIO DE JANEIRO
PP-BSTLong landing
Cessna Citation Sovereign for sale now
Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.
Registrations in Brazil
30 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB), across the Citation Sovereign family (2 variants). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
PP-AADPP-BSTPP-BYDPP-JMTPP-LBMPP-MTEPP-SVGPR-AGPPR-BBPPR-BCOPR-BNPPR-FORPR-GFRPR-HLWPR-PBOPR-SMKPS-BMXPS-DCLPS-FGFPS-GTEPS-HEJPS-JFSPS-LELPS-LLJPS-MZVPS-SOVPS-SVGPS-TMZPS-YHWPU-FCF
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cessna Citation Sovereign cost?
The Cessna Citation Sovereign is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 6.9M, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 06/2026.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation Sovereign?
The maximum range is 2950 nm (2,950 NM · 5,463 km).
How fast is the Cessna Citation Sovereign?
Cruise speed is 459 kt, equivalent to 850 km/h, or Mach 0.80.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation Sovereign seat?
The Cessna Citation Sovereign seats up to 12 passengers, crew not included.
How many Cessna Citation Sovereign are there in Brazil?
There are 40 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations. The Citation Sovereign family (2 variants) totals 53 active units.
Who operates the Cessna Citation Sovereign in Brazil?
32 distinct operators operate 34 units of the Cessna Citation Sovereign in the RAB-ANAC: 4 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 30 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, GO and AM (data as of 11/9/2026). Another 6 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate the Cessna Citation Sovereign per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 6,088 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 3,680 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 481,450 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.
What is the market for the Cessna Citation Sovereign like in Brazil?
The Cessna Citation Sovereign is a super-midsize jet for up to 12 passengers with a 2,950 nm range and a 459 kt cruise speed, built from 2004 to 2013. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count, summed across the variants of the Citation Sovereign family, is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status is in the model's Analytics.