Wide BodyLong-haul

Boeing 747-8

Boeing · Wide Body

Manufacturer

Boeing

Type

Wide Body

Engines

4 engines

Max Passengers

605 pax

Range

7,730 nm

Cruise Speed

488 kt

Service Ceiling

43,100 ft

MTOW

447,696 kg

Type Rating

Type Rating Required

Flying the Boeing 747-8 requires a specific type rating. This involves additional ground school, simulator training, and a checkride specific to this aircraft type.

Overview

Latest and last Queen of the Skies variant. Iconic upper deck hump and four-engine operations. Production ended 2023.

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