Hawker 850XP, Citation XLS or Learjet 45: which jet for 8 to 9 passengers to charter, with range, speed and cabin compared

The Hawker 850XP, Citation XLS and Learjet 45 carry 8 to 9 passengers, but suit different trips: the 850XP flies furthest, about 4,890 km; the Learjet 45 is fastest, about 860 km/h; and the Citation XLS combines a stand-up cabin with good short-runway performance (approx.). Below: the numbers side by side, which to choose for each trip, what the cabin is like and how charter works.

A Hawker 850XP on the apron at night

The three side by side (approx.)

Item Hawker 850XP Citation XLS Learjet 45
Passengers up to 8 up to 9 up to 9
Cruise about 830 km/h about 796 km/h about 860 km/h
Range about 4,890 km about 3,450 km about 3,400 km
Ceiling 41,000 ft 45,000 ft 51,000 ft
Engines 2 × Honeywell TFE731-5BR 2 × PW545B 2 × Honeywell TFE731-20
Cabin height about 1.75 m about 1.73 m about 1.50 m

Manufacturer data, rounded; figures vary with layout, weight, wind and temperature.

Which to choose for each trip

  • International flights across South America, such as São Paulo–Santiago (about 2,590 km) or São Paulo–Lima (about 3,460 km): the 850XP has range to spare; the XLS and Learjet 45 reach Santiago but are at the limit for Lima.
  • Fast domestic legs, such as São Paulo–Salvador (about 1,480 km): the Learjet 45 gets there first.
  • A cabin you can stand and move around in: the 850XP and XLS; the Learjet 45 cabin is lower.
  • Shorter runways and regional airports: the XLS is known for good take-off and landing performance.
Illustration of business jets in flight

Cabin and comfort

The 850XP has the tallest cabin of the trio, with club seating, a side divan, a lavatory and internal and external baggage space. The XLS has a dropped aisle that lets you stand, plus a lavatory. The Learjet 45 has a lower cabin but is the fastest and flies highest, up to 51,000 ft.

How charter works

  • The price is per aircraft, not per passenger, and includes positioning the jet to your origin.
  • The model available depends on the date and the operator’s base; the team suggests equivalent alternatives.
  • For a quote, give origin, destination, date, number of passengers and baggage.
A Learjet 40/45-family jet on the apron

FAQ: Hawker 850XP, Citation XLS and Learjet 45

Which of the three is fastest?

The Learjet 45, cruising at about 860 km/h; the Hawker 850XP cruises at about 830 km/h and the XLS at about 796 km/h (approx.).

Which flies furthest non-stop?

The Hawker 850XP, at about 4,890 km; the XLS and Learjet 45 reach 3,400 to 3,450 km (approx.).

Which has a stand-up cabin?

The 850XP and XLS, with about 1.73 to 1.75 m of headroom; the Learjet 45 has about 1.50 m.

How many passengers does each carry?

Up to 8 in the 850XP and up to 9 in the XLS and Learjet 45, depending on layout.

How does the 850XP differ from the 800XP?

The 850XP adds winglets and slightly more range.

See also: Hawker 850XP: specifications · Citation XLS: specifications · Learjet 45: specifications · Hawker 800XP: South America routes

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