Learjet 40
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 7 |
| Cabin length | 17.7 ft |
| Cabin width | 5.1 ft |
| Cabin height | 4.9 ft |
| Baggage volume | 50 cu ft |
At 4.9 ft of cabin height, the Learjet 40 is a sit-down jet. Expect to duck moving between seats.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Learjet 40 cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Range & performance
| Range | 1,685 nm |
| Max cruise | 465 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~395 ktas |
With 1,685 nm of range, the Learjet 40 is built for short-to-mid US missions. Plan a fuel stop for anything past three hours of cruise.
Distances are real great-circle nautical miles from the selected hub. Angular positions are spaced for readability, not actual bearings. Range envelope assumes no wind and a full passenger load.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Learjet 40 at roughly $4,500–$7,500 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Midsize jets like this carry 7–9 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
Learjet 40 vs Midsize Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the Learjet 40?
The Bombardier Learjet 40 has a published range of 1,685 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the Learjet 40 seat?
Most Learjet 40 cabins seat 7 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a Learjet 40?
Learjet 40 charter rates typically run $4,500–$7,500 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $22,500 and $37,500 all-in.
Can you stand up in a Learjet 40?
The Learjet 40 has a cabin height of 4.9 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do Learjet 40s actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 1,324 Learjet 40 flights. The single busiest route was Cleveland (KCLE) to Lynchburg (KLYH), with 17 flights observed.
How do I book a Learjet 40 empty leg?
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Available Empty Legs on Learjet 40s
Learjet 40s for Charter (20)
Where Learjet 40s actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| XCEL JET MANAGEMENT INC | 4 | 419 |
| Sky Quest LLC | 5 | 411 |
| Elite Air, Inc. | 1 | 89 |
| JetRight Aerospace Holdings, LLC | 1 | 85 |
| PRIVATE JETS, INC. | 1 | 83 |
| CAPITAL JET INC | 2 | 58 |
| AERY AVIATION LLC | 1 | 57 |
| LONGHORN GATOR LLC. | 1 | 52 |
| North Dallas Aviation, Inc. | 1 | 46 |
| OMNI AIR TRANSPORT, LLC | 1 | 24 |
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