Learjet 55 Specifications
- Passengers
- 7–8
- Range
- 2,100 nm
- Cruise speed
- 440 kt
- Nonstop
- ~4 hr
- Class
- Midsize jet
- Hourly rate
- $4,800–$6,000
Specifications are manufacturer figures. Range assumes typical passenger loads and fuel reserves; winds and altitude reduce it.
About the Learjet 55
The Learjet 55 seats seven or eight.
It suits trips of up to about four hours.
Is the Learjet 55 Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 4 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen or New York to Miami
- Up to 8 passengers
- Six to eight passengers with luggage
Keep in Mind
- Many midsize cabins are just short of stand-up height, apart from newer models like the Citation Latitude.
- For nonstop coast-to-coast flights you need a super-midsize or larger.
Learjet 55 Sample Trips
Estimated one-way flight times and prices, calculated from this aircraft’s cruise speed and range. Short trips are billed at least the 3-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.
| Trip | Distance | Time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE | 730 mi | 1 hr 45 mindaily minimum | $16,600–$21,500 |
| New York to Miami TEB–OPF | 1,092 mi | 2 hr 40 mindaily minimum | $16,600–$21,500 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 4 hr 15 min | $23,500–$29,500 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 4 hr 20 min | $24,000–$30,000 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 7 hr1 fuel stop | $34,500–$43,000 |
Learjet 55 Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learjet 55 | 7–8 | 2,100 nm | 440 kt | $4,800+ |
| Citation XLS/XLS+ | 7–9 | 2,100 nm | 441 kt | $4,800+ |
| Citation VII | 7–8 | 2,000 nm | 478 kt | $4,800+ |
| Sabreliner 65 | 7–8 | 2,300 nm | 430 kt | $4,800+ |
Learjet 55 Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a Learjet 55?
The Learjet 55 is priced as a midsize jet: about $4,800 to $6,000 per flight hour, with a 3-hour daily minimum. For example, New York to Aspen (4 hr 15 min) estimates at $23,500 to $29,500 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
How far can the Learjet 55 fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 2,100 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 4 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the Learjet 55 seat?
Typically 7–8, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the Learjet 55 fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Not usually. Westbound, it typically needs one fuel stop, for a total trip of about 7 hr. For nonstop coast-to-coast flights, look at a super-midsize or larger jet.
