A midsize jet gives travelers on the longer routes out of Japan room to stand, work and eat on the way.
Cessna introduced the Citation Excel in 1998. It seats 7 to 8 with a published range of 1,858 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 441 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 90 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1998
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,858 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 441 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 52.5 feet
- Wingspan: 56.3 feet
- Height: 17.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 90 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Excel Fits Japan
With 1,858 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Tokyo and destinations such as Seoul, Taipei and Guam, allowing for reserves and routing. Kyoto has no airport of its own, so international flights for Kyoto land at Kansai, and your advisor arranges the rest of the journey from there.
Most private flights into Tokyo use Haneda or Narita, and Narita closes overnight, so your advisor plans the arrival time around it. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Japan Clients Use the Cessna Citation Excel
Families spending a week in Guam or Hong Kong often use this class for the flights out and back.
Tell your advisor the cities on the itinerary, the passenger count and how much everyone is packing, and you will get a straight view on whether this aircraft fits the trip.
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- 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.
- 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
- Estimated hourly rate: $4,500 to $5,800 (as of 10/2026)
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation III
- Cessna Citation VII
- Dassault Falcon 20
- Embraer Legacy 450
- Gulfstream G100 / G150 / Astra
- Hawker 700 / 750XP
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Excel / XLS charter to or from Japan, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.