Two Bombardier light jets from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Bombardier Learjet 40XR carries 6 passengers with 1,860 nm of range; the Bombardier Learjet 45XR carries 8 with 2,000 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 4'11" × 5'1" versus 4'11" × 5'1", and runway numbers read 4,150 ft against 4,350 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from $12,900 on the Learjet 40XR, from $13,800 on the Learjet 45XR.
BOMBARDIER
The Learjet 40XR is the shortened, lighter sibling of the 45XR — six seats, identical avionics and engines, and a slightly higher cruise altitude. Popular for two-to-three-hour US business trips.
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The Learjet 45XR was Bombardier's clean-sheet light jet — eight seats, double-club layout and the cruise speed and altitude of a midsize. Still one of the most-flown light jets in the US Part 135 fleet.
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| METRIC | Learjet 40XR | Learjet 45XR |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 6 | 8 |
| Range | 1,860 nm | 2,000 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.81 | Mach 0.81 |
| Cabin height | 4'11" | 4'11" |
| Cabin width | 5'1" | 5'1" |
| Baggage | 50 cu ft | 50 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,150 ft | 4,350 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Denver → Los Angeles | from $12,900 |
| Frankfurt → Nice | from €11,800 |
| Las Vegas → Aspen | from $13,800 |
| Paris → Ibiza | from €12,400 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Learjet 40XR pulls ahead on airport access; the Learjet 45XR answers with range / non-stop reach and group capacity. Both sit in the light jet class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.
Range / non-stop reach
Learjet 45XR
2,000 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Even
Matched specifications.
Group capacity
Learjet 45XR
Seats up to 8 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Learjet 40XR
Shorter 4,150 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Even
Matched specifications.
Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.
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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
A tailored summary for the Learjet 40XR and Learjet 45XR: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
BOMBARDIER
BEST FOR
Two-hour business hops
Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.
Short-runway escapes
Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.
4–6 passenger weekends
Right-sized for a couple plus friends or a small family weekend break.
Last-minute charter
Largest charter fleet of any jet class — strongest empty-leg availability.
BOMBARDIER
BEST FOR
Larger party charters
Up to 8 seats vs 6 on the Learjet 40XR — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Two-hour business hops
Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.
Short-runway escapes
Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.
4–6 passenger weekends
Right-sized for a couple plus friends or a small family weekend break.
PROS & CONS
BOMBARDIER
PROS
CONS
BOMBARDIER
PROS
CONS
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Curated example: Teterboro → Palm Beach sits in the Learjet 40XR's sweet spot.
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Shorter runway requirement (4,150 ft) opens up the airfield.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Curated example: Teterboro → Palm Beach sits in the Learjet 40XR's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Larger cabin seats the full group (8).
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| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Paris | 190 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Geneva → Ibiza | 560 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Teterboro → Miami | 950 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| London → Athens | 1,500 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
The Bombardier Learjet 40XR has a published range of 1,860 nm; the Bombardier Learjet 45XR is rated at 2,000 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.81 for the Bombardier Learjet 40XR and Mach 0.81 for the Bombardier Learjet 45XR. On a Denver → Los Angeles-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Bombardier Learjet 40XR seats 6; the Bombardier Learjet 45XR seats 8. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Bombardier Learjet 40XR from from $12,900, Bombardier Learjet 45XR from from $13,800. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
Both belong to the Light Jet category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Bombardier Learjet 40XR and Bombardier Learjet 45XR sit in the Light Jet class, so cabin height, width and layout differ subtly — on flights over 3 hours those details matter more than raw range. Ask us for a side-by-side floorplan.
Both aircraft in this comparison are operated under ARG/US, Wyvern or IS-BAO safety programmes when chartered through Limitless Sky. Safety is driven by operator, crew currency and maintenance regime — not the airframe. We only book operators meeting our verified due-diligence checklist.
Hourly pricing (from $12,900 for the Learjet 40XR, from $13,800 for the Learjet 45XR) is only one input. Total mission cost includes positioning legs, overnight fees, landing/handling, catering, de-icing and FET where applicable. Our confirmed quote itemises every line so there are no surprises.
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