Cessna Citation CJ4 at a glance
- Range
- 2,165 nm
- Max speed
- Mach 0.77 / 451 kts
- Ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- Typical pax
- 7
- MTOW
- 17,110 lb
- Engines
- 2× Williams FJ44-4A (3,621 lbf each)
- Fuel burn
- 130 gal/hr
- CO₂ / hour
- 1,249 kg
Largest CJ model, Pro Line 21, 311 cu ft cabin
Cessna Citation CJ4 owners and tail numbers
Every Cessna Citation CJ4in our celebrity private jet tracker, with its owner and tail number. Tap a tail number for that jet's flights, or a name for everything the owner has flown.
| Owner | Tail | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Ellison | N417C | Map → |
Cessna Citation CJ4 specs: range, speed and size
These are the maker's figures for the Cessna Citation CJ4 (Light class).
| Range | 2,165 nm · 2,491 statute miles |
|---|---|
| Max cruise | Mach 0.77 / 451 kts |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| Passengers | 7 typical · 10 max |
| Crew | 1 |
| Fuel burn | 130 gal/hr · median across tracked airframes |
| Engines | 2× Williams FJ44-4A (3,621 lbf each) |
| MTOW | 17,110 lb |
| Cabin | 17.3 × 4.8 × 4.8 ft · length × width × height |
| Entered service | 2010 |
Cessna Citation CJ4 price and hourly cost
These are rough mid-2026 market prices. They are a guide, not the value of any one plane.
New, list price
$12 million
before options and completion
Pre-owned, typical ask
$6–10 million
varies with hours and engine programme
Variable cost per hour
$1,700–2,500
fuel, maintenance reserves, crew trip costs
Flying a Cessna Citation CJ4 costs about $1,700–2,500 an hour. That covers fuel, upkeep, the engine service plan and crew travel. Fuel alone is about $845 of that. The jet burns 130 gallons of Jet-A an hour, at $6.50 a gallon. Fixed costs come on top: hangar, insurance, crew salaries and loss of value. They roughly double the yearly bill.
For jets still being built, the price is the maker's list price. For older models, it is the usual asking price for a used one. The hourly cost covers fuel, upkeep and crew trip costs. It leaves out fixed costs like hangar rent and insurance.
Cessna Citation CJ4 questions and answers
Who owns a Cessna Citation CJ4?
Celebplanes tracks 1 Cessna Citation CJ4 with 1 owner: Larry Ellison. Each tail number has its own page with that jet's flight log and emissions.
How much does a Cessna Citation CJ4 cost?
A new Cessna Citation CJ4 lists at about $12 million before extras and the cabin fit-out. Used ones are usually listed at $6–10 million. These are rough mid-2026 market prices, not a valuation. The real price depends on the jet's flying hours, its engine service plan and its cabin. Flying a Cessna Citation CJ4 costs about $1,700–2,500 an hour. That covers fuel, upkeep, the engine service plan and crew travel. Fuel alone is about $845 of that. The jet burns 130 gallons of Jet-A an hour, at $6.50 a gallon. Fixed costs come on top: hangar, insurance, crew salaries and loss of value. They roughly double the yearly bill.
How far can a Cessna Citation CJ4 fly?
A Cessna Citation CJ4 can fly about 2,165 nautical miles (2,491 miles) without stopping. It cruises at Mach 0.77 / 451 kts and can climb to 45,000 ft. That range is the maker's figure for a typical load. Real trips are shorter with strong headwinds, a full cabin or a hot, high runway.
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Owner matches come from the FAA registry, adsb.lol (ODbL) and ADSB.fi data, and SEC filings. They may be incomplete or out of date. Methodology · Report an error. For observational use only.