Boeing

Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental

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The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental was the final passenger evolution of the 747, and at 76.25 metres it is the longest airliner ever built. It seats about 410 passengers in three classes and up to 605 single-class, with four GEnx-2B67 turbofans giving a range near 14,815 km at 917 km/h. First flown in 2010, the -8I has a 68.5-metre wingspan and a maximum takeoff weight of 447,696 kg. Combining a redesigned wing and next-generation engines with the classic raised-deck fuselage, it closed a 54-year production run when the last 747 was delivered in 2023, ending the line that had defined the jumbo-jet era.

Dimensions

Length: 76,25 m
Wingspan: 68,45 m
Height: 19,35 m
Cabin Width: 6,10 m

Performance

Range: 14 815 km
Cruise Speed: 917 km/h
Max Speed: 988 km/h
Service Ceiling: 13 100 m
Category: ultra-long-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 410
Max Seats: 605
Cargo Volume: 185,00 m³
Size: wide-body

Engines

Count: 4
Type: Turbofan
Model: GEnx-2B67

Airlines (5)

Cathay Pacific 3 Atlas Air 2 United States Air Force 2 Qatar Airways 1 Korean Air 1

Family Variants

Boeing 747-400 Boeing 747-100

Engine Profiles

GE Aerospace GEnx

About Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental

La evolución final de la Reina de los Cielos. El 747-8I es el avión de pasajeros más largo jamás construido, con motores de nueva generación y ala rediseñada. La producción terminó en 2023, cerrando un legado de 54 años.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (747-8i) typically seats 410 passengers in a three-class configuration. The upper deck is significantly stretched compared to the 747-400, allowing for more premium-class seats. At 76.3 m, it is the longest commercial aircraft ever built, surpassing even the Airbus A340-600 by over 1 meter.

The Boeing 747-8i has a maximum range of approximately 14,320 km (7,730 nautical miles). This is slightly less than the 747-400ER but achieved with 16% better fuel efficiency per passenger. The aircraft uses four General Electric GEnx-2B67 engines, which are quieter and more fuel-efficient than the 747-400's engines.

The 747-8i carries fewer passengers (410 vs 544 in three-class) but is more fuel-efficient per seat than the A380 on most routes. The A380 has a full-length double deck, while the 747-8i retains the partial upper deck. Both aircraft struggled commercially as airlines shifted to smaller, more fuel-efficient twin-engine wide-bodies. The A380 ceased production in 2021, while the 747-8i passenger variant saw its last delivery in 2022 to Korean Air.

The 747-8i can be distinguished from the 747-400 by its longer fuselage, raked wingtips (instead of the 747-400's upward winglets), and GEnx engine nacelles with serrated chevron edges. The stretched upper deck extends further back, and the overall aircraft appears more elongated. The fuselage has a gracefully tapered tail section with a new aerodynamic fairing.

As of 2025, only a handful of airlines still operate the 747-8i in passenger service. Korean Air, Lufthansa, and Air China have been among the final operators. Only 48 passenger 747-8i aircraft were delivered, making it one of the rarest wide-body types. The freighter variant (747-8F) has been far more successful with over 100 deliveries, as the 747's nose-loading capability remains unmatched for cargo operations.