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Learjet 31A for charter

Charter Learjet 31A – explore specs, range, speed, dimensions & compare with similar private jets

Charter Price per Hour$4 500 – $6 400
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Learjet 31A
Family:
LearJet 2x / 3x
Manufacturer:
Bombardier Aerospace
Aircraft Class:
Light
ICAO/IATA Codes:
LJ31
Number Built:
200
Single Pilot Operations:
No
  • Popularity85
  • Reliability95
  • Comfort40

Performance

Service Ceiling:
51 001 ft 15 545 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
17 200 lbs 7 802 kg
Engine Type:
2 x Turbojet
Typical Engine:
2 x Honeywell TFE 731-2
Typical Avionics:
Bendix/King 5 Tube
Long Range Cruise Speed:
429 kts 795 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
460 kts 852 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
2.6 h
Max Range:
1 300 nmi 2 408 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
1 349 lb/h 612 kg/h
Max Payload:
2 205 lbs 1 000 kg

Learjet 31A Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
8
Cabin Height:
5.68 ft 1.73 m
Cabin Width:
5.91 ft 1.8 m
Cabin Length:
12.89 ft 3.93 m
Sleeping Places:
0
Estimated Cabin Volume:
339.43 ft³ 9.61 m³
Luggage Volume:
48.03 ft³ 1.36 m³
  • 3 Divan seats
  • Lavatory
  • Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
12.24 ft 3.73 m
Aircraft Length:
48.65 ft 14.83 m
Wingspan:
43.77 ft 13.34 m
Cabin Zones:
1 passenger cabin with a compact club/forward-facing seating arrangement; refreshment and toilet provision depend on the selected floorplan
Doors:
1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:
Baggage compartment access and loading limits require the selected aircraft configuration
Airstairs:
Yes

Charter Costs for the Learjet 31A

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$4 500 – $6 400

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$499 000 – $1.4M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$12.08
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$2 351 – $3 526
Annual Cost of Ownership
$1.18M – $1.78M
Cost per Seat-Mile
$1.08 – $1.54

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$587 712
At 350 hours
$1.03M

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$452 521
At 350 hours
$452 521

Farnborough – Geneve

EGLF – LSGG

Flight time:
1 h 8 min
Estimated price:
$7 390

Farnborough – Nice

EGLF – LFMN

Flight time:
1 h 28 min
Estimated price:
$9 068

Farnborough – Zurich

EGLF – LSZH

Flight time:
1 h 12 min
Estimated price:
$7 726

Paris – Milan

LFPB – LIML

Flight time:
1 h 1 min
Estimated price:
$6 804

Paris – Ibiza

LFPB – LEIB

Flight time:
1 h 36 min
Estimated price:
$9 738

Geneve – Rome

LSGG – LIRF

Flight time:
1 h 4 min
Estimated price:
$7 056

These route prices are estimates. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

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Passengers

Learjet 31A Description

Meet the Learjet 31A: a small jet with big performance. This isn’t your average slow regional flight; it zooms through the air at a crazy 835 km/h, turning long trips into quick hops. Imagine whisking important folks from Chicago to Dallas or Zurich to Lisbon before lunch is over. It’s all about efficiency, carrying up to eight passengers nonstop for up to 2,408 kilometers – perfect for those hectic schedules that need direct flights. What really makes the LJ31 special is how high it can go. It climbs fast to a service ceiling of 13,716 meters (45,000 feet), getting above the weather and busy air traffic. Up at that altitude, the ride gets smooth, letting passengers relax or work without distractions. And even though it’s a compact jet, the cabin is surprisingly spacious. At 3.93 meters long and 1.8 meters wide, it's well laid out, featuring comfy club seating for chatting, with 1.73 meters of headroom so even tall folks can stand up straight. The pressurized cabin keeps everything enjoyable throughout the flight. You don’t have to give up practicality for speed either. The LJ31A has 1.36 cubic meters of space for bags – enough for your luggage, golf clubs, or any gear, all within easy reach during the flight. Its performance isn’t just about going fast; it also allows access to smaller airports with shorter runways, getting you closer to where you need to be. Pilots love its quick handling and reliability, which are trademarks of the Learjet brand. For travelers who value speed and convenience over huge cabins, the Learjet 31A is the way to go. It covers long distances really fast, provides a surprisingly cozy cabin, and lands in places that bigger jets can’t. If you need quick solutions without sacrificing comfort and flexibility, the LJ31A is an incredibly useful choice in business aviation.

Strengths

  • Private executive cabin
  • Regional itinerary flexibility subject to aircraft availability

Weaknesses

  • Factory-new production has ended
  • Payload and range depend on aircraft upgrades and operating conditions
  • Cabin fittings and maintenance status vary by individual aircraft

Best use cases

  • Executive travel
  • Private leisure trips
  • Regional and multi-city itineraries

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