How much fuel does a Boeing 777 burn? Boeing says its 777-200ER wide-body jet gets nearly 82 miles to the gallon with 301 seats, all full, on a 3,000-mile trip. But increase the flight to
How much fuel does a Boeing 777 burn?
Boeing says its 777-200ER wide-body jet gets nearly 82 miles to the gallon with 301 seats, all full, on a 3,000-mile trip. But increase the flight to 6,000 miles, and the same plane only gets 76 mpg per seat.
Is Boeing 777 better than 747?
The 747 is well over 50 years old. As such, many airlines are retiring it and replacing it with Boeing’s other large airliner, the 777….Boeing 747 vs 777: Specs.
| Specifications | 747-400 | 777-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 231 ft 10 in (70.66 m) | 242 ft 4 in (73.86 m) |
| Wingspan | 211 ft 5 in (64.4 m) | 212 ft 7 in (64.80 m) |
How much fuel does a 747 burn an hour?
The four engines of the Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet burn approximately 10 to 11 tonnes of fuel an hour when in the cruise. This equates to roughly 1 gallon (approximately 4 litres) of fuel every second. It can carry a maximum of 238,604 liters of fuel and it has a range of about 7,790 nautical miles.
How much fuel does a Boeing 747 burn per hour?
The Boeing 747-8I/F burns ~8.83t per hour or about 10,114 L/hr at 929 km/hr @ 32,000 ft. That’s a fuel cost of about $7,150.00 per hour or approximately $15.31 per seat per hour.
Which is better the Boeing 777X or the Boeing 747?
The Boeing 777x is a twin-engine large-capacity plane, that is fuel efficient, and perfect for high demand routes between two capital cities (Such as London and New York). It directly competes against the Airbus A350 (See our article on Airbus A350 vs Boeing 777x) and is a worthy replacement for both the 747 and its rival, the A380.
Is the Boeing 747 still on the market?
Once the go-to jet for airlines around the world, the Boeing 747 days are now numbered. Boeing only has a few orders left for the aircraft, all of which are cargo varieties. Airlines now looking for the next ‘Jumbo Jet’ might find the 777x to suit them nicely.
How much does it cost to operate a Boeing 777?
Boeing states the total operating cost is closer to $13,450.00 per hour or about $28.80 per seat per hour. Boeing states that under regular conditions, the 777-200LR should cost around $9,750.00/hour to operate, with the 777-300ER at a cost of $10,250.00/hour to operate.