Fleet guide › Learjet 45XR
Light jet

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.

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.