The ultra-long-range variant of the 777X family, designed to replace the 777-200LR. Features the same GE9X engines and folding wingtips as the 777-9 but with a shorter fuselage optimized for maximum range.
Passengers
384-395
Range
10,048 mi
Cruise Speed
562 mph
First Flight
2024
Did You Know?
The 777-8 can fly farther than any other twin-engine commercial aircraft, capable of connecting virtually any two cities on Earth non-stop.
History & Timeline
Key Milestones
First Flight
After years of focusing on the 777-9, Boeing completed the first flight of the 777-8 in 2024, demonstrating the ultra-long-range variants capabilities.
Development Story
Program Launch
The 777-8 was launched alongside the 777-9 as the ultra-long-range variant of the 777X family, designed to replace the 777-200LR with even greater range and efficiency.
Emirates Order
Emirates has ordered 35 Boeing 777-8s, planning to use them on routes requiring maximum range including potential new ultra-long-haul connections.
Interesting Facts
Ultimate Range
The 777-8 can fly farther than any other twin-engine commercial aircraft at 16,170 km, capable of connecting virtually any two cities on Earth non-stop.
Technical Specifications
Performance
- Range
- 16,170 km (10,048 mi)
- Cruise Speed
- 905 km/h (562 mph)
- Service Ceiling
- 13,137 m (43,100 ft)
Dimensions
- Length
- 70.9 m (233 ft)
- Wingspan
- 71.8 m (236 ft)
Capacity
- Passengers
- 384-395
- Cargo Volume
- 220 m³
Engines
- Engine Count
- 2x GE9X
- Manufacturer
- General Electric
- Thrust (each)
- 470 kN
Weights
- Max Takeoff (MTOW)
- 351,000 kg (773,822 lbs)
- Fuel Capacity
- 197,000 L (52,042 gal)
Takeoff / Landing
- Takeoff Distance
- 3,100 m (10,171 ft)
- Landing Distance
- 1,800 m (5,906 ft)
Commercial
- Total Orders
- 43
- List Price
- $410.2M
History
- First Flight
- January 1, 2024
- Status
- In Production
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Data sourced from en.wikipedia.org