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Learjet 40XR for charter

Charter Learjet 40XR – explore specs, range, speed, dimensions & compare with similar private jets

Charter Price per Hour$4 200
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Learjet 40XR
Family:
LearJet 4x / 5x
Manufacturer:
Bombardier Aerospace
Aircraft Class:
Light
ICAO/IATA Codes:
LJ40
Number Built:
94
Single Pilot Operations:
No
  • Popularity65
  • Reliability90
  • Comfort55

Performance

Service Ceiling:
51 001 ft 15 545 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
20 999 lbs 9 525 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turbojet
Typical Engine:
2 x Honeywell TFE 731-20BR
Typical Avionics:
Honeywell Primus 1000
Long Range Cruise Speed:
413 kts 765 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
460 kts 852 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
4.2 h
Max Range:
1 924 nmi 3 564 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
1 495 lb/h 678 kg/h
Max Payload:
2 050 lbs 930 kg

Learjet 40XR Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
7
Cabin Height:
4.89 ft 1.49 m
Cabin Width:
5.12 ft 1.56 m
Cabin Length:
17.68 ft 5.39 m
Sleeping Places:
0
Estimated Cabin Volume:
347.49 ft³ 9.84 m³
Luggage Volume:
64.98 ft³ 1.84 m³
  • Hot meal
  • Lavatory
  • Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
14.07 ft 4.29 m
Aircraft Length:
55.51 ft 16.92 m
Wingspan:
47.74 ft 14.55 m
Cabin Zones:
1 passenger cabin with two seating groups, typically a forward club and aft seats/divan; enclosed lavatory and refreshment area where fitted
Doors:
1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:
External Class D baggage compartment: 1.45 m3, maximum 226.8 kg; cabin stowage is additional and layout-dependent
Airstairs:
y

Charter Costs for the Learjet 40XR

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$4 200

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$6.9M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$9.64
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$2 717 – $4 076
Annual Cost of Ownership
$1.34M – $2.02M
Cost per Seat-Mile
$1.4

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$679 344
At 350 hours
$1.19M

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$491 046
At 350 hours
$491 046

Farnborough – Geneve

EGLF – LSGG

Flight time:
1 h 14 min
Estimated price:
$7 893

Farnborough – Nice

EGLF – LFMN

Flight time:
1 h 35 min
Estimated price:
$9 654

Farnborough – Zurich

EGLF – LSZH

Flight time:
1 h 18 min
Estimated price:
$8 229

Paris – Milan

LFPB – LIML

Flight time:
1 h 7 min
Estimated price:
$7 307

Paris – Ibiza

LFPB – LEIB

Flight time:
1 h 43 min
Estimated price:
$10 325

Geneve – Rome

LSGG – LIRF

Flight time:
1 h 10 min
Estimated price:
$7 559

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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Learjet 40XR Description

The Learjet is quite a contender in the competitive private jet market. Its cruise speed, cabin space, and technological advancements are greater than other light private jets. It has excellent range/payload flexibility and climbs quickly to elevations far above most air traffic and bad weather. Its range allows for nonstop flights from Chicago to San Francisco or from Singapore to Hong Kong — trips that few other light private jets could complete. The Learjet 40XR is a version of the 40 and the larger 45, with improvements in hot-and-high performance, climb rates and estimated time en route. The Learjet 40XR’s cabin is highly competitive in its class. It stretches to a length of 17.7 feet, a width of 5.1 feet, and a height of 4.9 feet, totaling a cabin volume of 363 cubic feet. The external baggage compartment can store 50 cubic feet of baggage and there is an additional 15 cubic feet interior storage, a forward closet, and refreshment center. The Learjet 40XR also performs well while in the air. Its average can cruise as fast as 453 ktas (.81 Mach). It can fly up to 1,617 nautical miles nonstop and take off in just over 5,000 feet at high altitudes. Despite the high speeds of the Learjet 40XR, its fuel consumption remains relatively economical due to an aerodynamic design with winglets (cutting down on drag) and two fuel-efficient, but powerful turbofan engines. The Learjet 40XR stands out in the world of light private jets, most likely because of its renowned heritage. It flies long distances quickly and even provides enough room for optimal passenger comfort. Like its sibling, the Lear 40XR is a jet that deserves the hype.

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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