Boeing

Boeing 757-300

753 B753 Out of Production

Stretching the 757 to 54.43 metres, the 757-300 became the longest single-aisle jet of its day, a title it kept until the 737 MAX 10 arrived. It first flew in 1998, seating 243 in typical trim and as many as 289 in tight leisure configurations. Twin Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4B engines push it about 6,287 km at cruise speeds near 850 km/h, with a service ceiling of 12,800 metres and takeoff weights to 123,600 kg. Charter and package-holiday operators embraced the low per-seat costs of so large a narrow-body, which also offered a roomy 51-cubic-metre hold. Production has since closed. Controllers file it as B753.

Dimensions

Length: 54,43 m
Wingspan: 38,05 m
Height: 13,56 m
Cabin Width: 3,54 m

Performance

Range: 6.287 km
Cruise Speed: 850 km/h
Max Speed: 935 km/h
Service Ceiling: 12.800 m
Category: long-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 243
Max Seats: 289
Cargo Volume: 51,00 m³
Size: wide-body

Engines

Count: 2
Type: Turbofan
Model: Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4B

Airlines (2)

United Airlines 4 Icelandair 2

Family Variants

Boeing 757-200

Engine Profiles

Rolls-Royce RB211

About Boeing 757-300

Gestreckte Variante der 757, das längste Eingang-Gang-Verkehrsflugzeug bis zum 737 MAX 10. Beliebt bei Charter- und Freizeitfluggesellschaften für seine hochdichten Schmalrumpfwirtschaftlichkeit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Boeing 757-300 typically seats 234 passengers in a two-class configuration. In a single-class high-density layout, it can carry up to 289 passengers. At 54.4 m, it is 7.1 m longer than the 757-200, making it the longest single-aisle commercial aircraft until the Boeing 737 MAX 10. The 3-3 seating arrangement in a 3.54 m wide cabin makes for a notably long cabin walk.

The Boeing 757-300 has a maximum range of approximately 6,421 km (3,468 nautical miles), about 1,100 km less than the 757-200 due to its heavier weight without additional fuel capacity. This range covers transcontinental US routes and European medium-haul services. The aircraft uses the same Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4B engines as the 757-200.

The 757-300 carries about 54 more passengers than the 757-200 (234 vs 180 in two-class) in a fuselage stretched by 7.1 m. However, it has shorter range (6,421 km vs 7,222 km) and was far less commercially successful with only 55 deliveries compared to the 757-200's 913. The stretched variant was optimized for high-demand leisure routes like Hawaii and Caribbean services, where maximum passenger capacity is prioritized over range.

The 757-300 has the same distinctive long, slender fuselage profile as the 757-200 but with a noticeably stretched cabin section. It features a ventral tail fin (belly fin) and a tail skid to protect against tail strikes during rotation, which the shorter 757-200 does not require. The engine nacelles, wing design, and cockpit are identical to the 757-200. The extreme fuselage length relative to its narrow width gives it a particularly pencil-like appearance.

Only 55 Boeing 757-300s were built, making it a rare type. Condor, Icelandair, and United Airlines have been notable operators. Delta Air Lines operated 757-300s primarily on high-demand domestic and Caribbean routes. The type excels on leisure routes where high seating capacity is more important than range. With no direct replacement in production, many 757-300s will continue flying until their airframes reach structural limits.