The Learjet 40 brought a stand-up cabin to the Learjet name, and in the Mexico market it is the aircraft that settles the old argument between Learjet speed and Citation comfort. Six or seven seats, 464 knots and 1,857 nautical miles, in a cabin where passengers can actually stand.
Bombardier shortened the Learjet 45 fuselage to create the Learjet 40, keeping the Honeywell TFE731-20 engines and the Primus 1000 flight deck. The XR variant added thrust for better hot-and-high and short-field numbers. Cruise is 464 knots with 1,857 nautical miles of range.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier (Learjet)
- Year introduced: 2003-2012
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,857 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 464 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 55.6 feet
- Wingspan: 47.7 feet
- Height: 14.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 50 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Learjet 40 Fits Mexico
The XR variant’s extra thrust is specifically valuable on the Mexico routes that involve Toluca, the private jet gateway for Greater Mexico City at 8,460 feet of elevation. Whether the aircraft on offer is a Learjet 40 or a Learjet 40XR changes the performance picture for that high-elevation departure, and the operator provides actual performance data for the specific day’s conditions.
At 1,857 nautical miles the Learjet 40 reaches further into Mexico than a standard Beechjet or Citation Bravo while maintaining Learjet speed. Dallas to Guadalajara, Houston to Cancun, and Miami to Cancun are all comfortably inside the range. Mexico City from Texas is also within reach for a well-managed payload.
Guadalajara is Mexico’s technology hub, drawing corporate travel from US and European tech executives for IBM, HP, Intel, and Foxconn operations. The Learjet 40’s cabin at this size is a meaningful step above the older Learjet 35 for a team flying into a business meeting rather than a quick executive run.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Learjet 40 run $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Learjet 40 prices above the older Learjets and roughly alongside a CJ3, and the premium over a Learjet 35 buys the stand-up cabin more than the speed.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Learjet 40 charter in or out of Mexico, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.