Can Cessna Citation make it to Hawaii?


Can Cessna Citation make it to Hawaii? The Citation X can cross six time zones without refueling. From Palm Springs, CA, the Citation X has enough range to fly to Hawaii, Columbia, Alaska, and even the Kangerlussuaq Airport in Greenland.


Is it possible to fly a Cessna to Hawaii?

A friend flew a Cessna 172 from California to Honolulu, took him 23 hours. He had about 26 hours of fuel on board using custom made ferry tanks. You could also ship it, with the wings off it will fit into a shipping container. Another alternative is to fly the wrong way around the world and island-hop to Hawaii.


How far can a Cessna 172 fly on a full tank?

A Cessna 172 Skyhawk has a range of about 800 miles on a full tank of fuel; that's about the same distance from New York City to Detroit (in Michigan), Columbus (in Ohio), or Windsor (in Ontario, Canada).


Can I land my Cessna at any airport?

Yes, private planes are allowed to land at public airports. Many private pilots choose to land at public airports instead of private ones due to their convenient locations and availability of services. Private planes may often land at public airports for various reasons.