Citation Bravo
Light Jet
- Range
- 1,740nm
- Seats
- 7
Light JetICAO LJ45
Learjet 45
The Learjet 45 is a fast, efficient light-to-midsize jet with an eight-passenger cabin, strong climb performance, and transregional capability for corporate and private travel.
- Max range
- 1,968nm
- Typical seats
- 8
- Ceiling
- 51,000ft
- Cabin height
- 57in
How far can the Learjet 45 fly?
The Learjet 45's maximum range is 1,968 nautical miles — 740 nm less than the Learjet 36A, the longest-legged Light Jet in our set.
Reach
Nonstop from New York
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Learjet 451,968 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 1,968 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 330 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,349 ft |
| Typical passengers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 236 in |
| Cabin width | 61 in |
| Cabin height | 57 in |
| Cabin volume | 415 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 65 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 20,500 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 3,650 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Honeywell TFE731-20AR |
| Exterior length | 58.4 ft |
| Wingspan | 47.8 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Learjet 45 fits
Model overview
About the Learjet 45
The Learjet 45 was a clean-sheet design that established the platform later shared with the 40 and XR variants. Production of the original 45 concluded in 2007 as the improved 45XR became the principal version.
Its flat-floor cabin, double-club seating, enclosed lavatory, and external baggage support typical executive missions, while the 51,000-foot ceiling and swept-wing performance favor fast cruise above weather. The aircraft balances cabin utility with a relatively compact ramp footprint.
Mission fit
Best for
- Fast regional and transregional travel
- Six- to eight-passenger missions
- Corporate flight departments seeking a compact high-performance jet
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Fast cruise and strong climb
- Flat-floor double-club cabin
- High service ceiling
- Compact ramp footprint for its cabin capacity
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Buyers should review engine program and life status, landing-gear and structural inspection history, avionics configuration, windshields, pressurization, and model-specific service compliance. Records quality and consistent utilization are important indicators of maintenance discipline.
Crew training, insurance requirements, hot-and-high runway performance, and maintenance reserves should be modeled before purchase. Aircraft with recent engines or avionics may justify a premium when the work is fully documented.
Category context
How it compares
The Learjet 45XR improves hot-and-high, climb, and cruise performance while retaining the same core cabin. Compared with the Learjet 40, the 45 provides more cabin length and passenger capacity; compared with a Citation XLS, it emphasizes speed and altitude while the XLS offers a taller cabin and stronger short-field capability.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Learjet 45?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 1,968 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.Published model specifications list a maximum range of 1,968 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.
How many passengers can the Learjet 45 carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 8 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 57 inches high and 61 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 8 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 57 inches high and 61 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Learjet 45?
Buyers should review engine program and life status, landing-gear and structural inspection history, avionics configuration, windshields, pressurization, and model-specific service compliance. Records quality and consistent utilization are important indicators of maintenance discipline.Buyers should review engine program and life status, landing-gear and structural inspection history, avionics configuration, windshields, pressurization, and model-specific service compliance. Records quality and consistent utilization are important indicators of maintenance discipline.
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Facts current as of July 18, 2026