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Learjet 45XR

Learjet 45XR exterior

Overview

The Bombardier Learjet 45XR carries the iconic Learjet name with the speed and ramp presence to match. Seating up to eight, it is a fast midsize-capable light jet well suited to longer regional legs across Africa, climbing quickly to high cruising altitudes above weather and traffic. For travellers who value pace and a distinctive profile on shorter city-to-city routes, the 45XR remains a stylish and capable choice.

Key specifications

Manufactured by Bombardier (Learjet), 1998-2012.

Passengers
up to 8
Cruise speed
806 km/h
435 kt
Range
3,148 km
1,700 NM
Min runway
1.43 km
4,700 ft
Ceiling
15,545 m
51,000 ft
Baggage
1.5 m3
Airstrips
Paved only
Learjet 45XR cabin interior

Detailed specifications

Years of manufacture
1998-2012
Number produced
640+
Max take-off weight
9,752 kg
Max payload
1,090 kg
Empty weight
6,122 kg
Crew
2
Engines
2 x Honeywell TFE731-20 turbofans
Wingspan
14.57 m
Length
17.68 m

Chartering the Learjet 45XR in Africa

For charter across Africa, the Learjet 45XR is typically positioned from its home base to your departure airport, flown to your destination, and returned afterwards — the estimate you see on a route search already accounts for this full rotation. Whether it suits a given trip depends on the runway at each end, the distance, and how many seats you need. Search any route to see a live estimate for the Learjet 45XR alongside every other aircraft that can fly it, then send an enquiry to have operators confirm the exact price.

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Images are representative of the aircraft type — the actual aircraft, cabin layout and interior finish depend on the operating carrier. Specifications are typical planning figures for charter use and vary by individual aircraft configuration. Charter prices are computed estimates confirmed by the operating carrier through the inquiry process.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charter a Learjet 45XR in Africa?

The Learjet 45XR is chartered as a whole aircraft, not per seat. Planning rates start around US$5,500 per occupied flight hour before airport, handling and navigation charges. On most African sectors the larger variable is positioning: if no Learjet 45XR is sitting at your departure airport, the empty leg flown in to collect you is priced into the quote, which is why a short hop can cost more than its flight time suggests. Every route page on this site shows the all-in estimate rather than the bare hourly rate.

How many passengers can the Learjet 45XR carry?

Up to 8 passengers in the cabin layout typically offered for charter in Africa. Operators configure individual aircraft differently, so the usable seat count on the specific tail allocated to your trip is confirmed at quote stage, along with baggage allowance, which is usually the binding limit on safari and golf trips rather than seats.

What is the range of the Learjet 45XR?

The Learjet 45XR plans to roughly 1,700 nautical miles (about 3,148 km) with normal reserves. From its Lagos base that reaches scheduled airports in 38 African countries without a fuel stop. Hot and high departures, strong headwinds and a full cabin all reduce that figure, so longer sectors are planned with a technical stop where needed.

Which African airports can the Learjet 45XR use?

It needs roughly 4,700 ft of paved runway at typical charter weights. On our airport data that covers 340 of the 394 African airports with scheduled service, before allowing for elevation, temperature and runway condition on the day. Shorter or unpaved strips, including most safari airstrips, are outside its limits and are flown on a turboprop instead.

Where is the Learjet 45XR based in Africa?

Learjet 45XR aircraft in our fleet data are based at Cairo, Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi. Departing from or near one of those cities keeps positioning cost down, because the aircraft does not have to fly an empty leg to reach you.

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