A fast world tour designed as a long series
This extended version turns the Learjet 45 into the thread of an ambitious circumnavigation. It crosses the Americas, South Atlantic, Patagonia, North Pacific, Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean before returning to France.
The jet gives speed, but the plan remains demanding: fuel, weather, IFR/VFR stages, terrain and diversion choices keep the pilot involved.
Fast, but not unlimited in range.
A collection of mini-journeys.
A slower passage around American parks.
IFR/VFR planning and fuel management.
Understanding the flight
The world tour is not a race. Its strength comes from seasons: Americas, North Pacific, Asia, Africa, Mediterranean.
The Learjet 45 limits matter. They prevent unrealistic shortcuts and give the route its coherence.
Before departure
- Split the world tour into independent campaigns.
- Prepare long legs with fuel, weather and alternates.
- Keep the American interlude lower and slower if you use a Beech Baron.
- Do not force Hawaii or French Polynesia if the range does not support it.
Suggested route
Experience tips
This plan is too rich to swallow in one go: treat it as a series of journeys.
The Learjet gives speed, but the logbook gives meaning.