Name: Boeing 777-200LR
Brand: Boeing

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The ultra-long-range variant of the 777 family, nicknamed the Worldliner. Capable of connecting virtually any two cities on Earth non-stop, it set the record for the longest non-stop flight by a commercial aircraft.

Passengers

301-440

Range

10,840 mi

Cruise Speed

562 mph

First Flight

2005

Did You Know?

In 2005, the 777-200LR set the world record for longest non-stop flight, traveling 21,602 km from Hong Kong to London flying eastward over the Pacific.

History & Timeline

Key Milestones

2005

First Flight

The 777-200LR completed its maiden flight on March 8, 2005, from Everett, Washington, beginning a flight test program to validate its extraordinary range capabilities.

Development Story

Ultra-Long-Range Design

Boeing developed the 777-200LR Worldliner to fly farther than any other commercial aircraft, using three additional fuel tanks and the powerful GE90-110B1L engines.

Opening New Routes

Airlines used the 777-200LR to open previously impossible routes like Dallas-Sydney and Newark-Hong Kong, connecting markets that couldnt be served non-stop before.

Interesting Facts

Worldliner Nickname

The 777-200LR earned the Worldliner nickname because its 17,445 km range allows it to connect virtually any two cities on Earth non-stop.

Records & Achievements

Longest Commercial Flight Record

In November 2005, a 777-200LR set the world record for longest non-stop flight by a commercial aircraft, traveling 21,602 km from Hong Kong to London flying eastward over the Pacific in 22 hours 42 minutes.

2005