Longest Range Commercial Aircraft
20 aircraft · 913–988 km/h
The quest for range drives aerodynamic innovation: lighter composite structures, more efficient engines, and refined wing designs all contribute to extending how far an aircraft can fly on a single fuel load. The Airbus A350-900ULR exemplifies this, flying Singapore-New York non-stop (15,349 km) — the world's longest commercial route.
Range figures represent maximum capability with a standard passenger load. Actual range on any given flight depends on payload, wind conditions, fuel reserves, and alternate airport requirements.
How we ranked these
Ranked by published maximum range in kilometers under standard conditions with typical two-class passenger configuration. Data from manufacturer specifications and type certificate data sheets.
Boeing · Boeing 777
The 'Worldliner' — longest-range commercial aircraft until the A350 ULR. Holds the record for longest nonstop flight by a commercial aircraft at 21,602 km (Hong Kong to London, eastbound).
Airbus · Airbus A350 XWB
The large twin variant of the A350 family, designed as a direct replacement for the A340-600 and competitor to the Boeing 777-300ER. Qantas selected it for Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights.
Airbus · Airbus A380
The world's largest passenger aircraft, a full-length double-decker capable of carrying over 800 passengers. While production ended in 2021, Emirates' fleet of 120+ A380s remains its flagship.
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Airbus A330-800neo
Airbus · Airbus A330
Re-engined short-fuselage A330neo variant with only a handful of orders. The -800 offers ultra-long range but has been overshadowed by its larger sibling and the A350.
913 km/h 15,094 km 220 seatsSee details → -
Airbus A350-900
Airbus · Airbus A350 XWB
Airbus's most advanced wide-body, built with 53% composite materials. The A350-900 directly competes with the Boeing 787-10 and 777-200ER, offering class-leading fuel efficiency.
945 km/h 15,000 km 300 seatsSee details → -
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
Boeing · Boeing 747
The final evolution of the Queen of the Skies. The 747-8I is the longest airliner ever built, featuring next-generation engines and a redesigned wing. Production ended in 2023, closing a 54-year legac
988 km/h 14,815 km 410 seatsSee details → -
Boeing 787-9
Boeing · Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The best-selling Dreamliner variant, stretching the -8 by 6 meters. Air New Zealand used a 787-9 to operate the world's longest flight from Auckland to Doha (14,529 km).
954 km/h 14,140 km 290 seatsSee details → -
Airbus A340-600
Airbus · Airbus A340
The longest Airbus aircraft ever built at 75.36 meters. The A340-600 was designed to compete with the 747-400 but struggled against twin-engine competitors on fuel costs.
913 km/h 13,900 km 326 seatsSee details → -
Airbus A340-300
Airbus · Airbus A340
Four-engine long-range wide-body, the most popular A340 variant. Valued for ETOPS-free transatlantic operations but made obsolete by the fuel efficiency of twin-engine aircraft.
913 km/h 13,700 km 267 seatsSee details → -
Boeing 777-300ER
Boeing · Boeing 777
The flagship of long-haul aviation, combining the 777-300's capacity with ultra-long range. Emirates operates over 140 of these, making it the largest operator of any wide-body aircraft type.
950 km/h 13,650 km 365 seatsSee details → -
Boeing 787-8
Boeing · Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The game-changing Dreamliner — first wide-body to be built primarily of composite materials. The 787-8 offers revolutionary passenger comfort with higher cabin pressure, larger windows, and lower humi
954 km/h 13,621 km 242 seatsSee details → -
Boeing 777-9
Boeing · Boeing 777
The world's longest commercial aircraft, powered by the world's largest commercial jet engine (GE9X). The 777-9 features composite folding wingtips and aims to be 10% more fuel-efficient than the 777-
954 km/h 13,500 km 400 seatsSee details → -
Airbus A330-200
Airbus · Airbus A330
Long-range wide-body twin that became a staple on transatlantic and transpacific routes. The A330-200 offered 767-class range with significantly more passenger comfort in a 2-4-2 configuration.
913 km/h 13,450 km 247 seatsSee details → -
Boeing 747-400
Boeing · Boeing 747
Most successful 747 variant, recognized by its distinctive winglets. The -400 was the long-haul flagship of dozens of airlines and the standard for intercontinental travel for two decades.
988 km/h 13,450 km 416 seatsSee details → -
Airbus A330-900neo
Airbus · Airbus A330
The 'new engine option' A330, offering 25% lower fuel consumption than the A330-300ceo. Positioned as a lower-cost alternative to the 787, popular with airlines needing an affordable wide-body.
913 km/h 13,334 km 260 seatsSee details → -
Boeing 777-200ER
Boeing · Boeing 777
Extended-range variant and the best-selling 777 model. A long-haul workhorse used on the world's busiest international routes, with enough range to connect virtually any two cities nonstop.
950 km/h 13,080 km 301 seatsSee details → -
McDonnell Douglas MD-11
McDonnell Douglas · McDonnell Douglas MD-11
Last of the tri-jets, successor to the DC-10. While passenger operations ended, the MD-11F freighter remains a cargo workhorse for FedEx and Western Global Airlines.
945 km/h 12,630 km 293 seatsSee details → -
Boeing 767-200ER
Boeing · Boeing 767
Extended-range version of the 767, the first twin-engine wide-body to receive ETOPS certification for transatlantic crossings. Pioneered the twin-engine long-haul revolution.
913 km/h 12,200 km 181 seatsSee details → -
Boeing 787-10
Boeing · Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Largest Dreamliner variant, designed for high-density medium to long-haul routes. The -10 competes directly with the Airbus A330-900neo, offering 25% better fuel efficiency than the aircraft it replac
954 km/h 11,910 km 330 seatsSee details → -
Airbus A330-300
Airbus · Airbus A330
Original A330 variant and one of the most popular wide-body aircraft ever. The -300 was the volume seller of the A330 program, known for excellent reliability and low operating costs.
913 km/h 11,750 km 277 seatsSee details →