Houston clients book heavy jets for international legs where the cabin has to work as an office for eight hours. The Cessna Citation Hemisphere is one of the larger cabins we put in front of Houston groups before the trip moves to airliner-size.
Textron Aviation (Cessna) introduced the Cessna Citation Hemisphere in suspended. Program never reached certification or first flight. Every Cessna Citation Hemisphere we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Textron Aviation (Cessna)
- Year introduced: suspended
- Seating: 12 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 516 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Baggage volume: 100 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Hemisphere Fits Houston
Hobby and Bush Intercontinental both take it without qualification, and it carries a full group with baggage on a long sector.
On the published 4,500 nautical miles of range, allowing for winds and reserves, New York, Bogota, and Sao Paulo sit inside a nonstop leg from Houston. That is a planning number rather than a promise, and the operator will confirm it against your routing.
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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.
- 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 Hemisphere run $8,500 to $11,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Challenger 605
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
The full heavy jets category page lists every heavy jet we arrange for Houston departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Hemisphere charter from Houston, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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.