An extended-range stretch of the Boeing 767, the 767-300ER became the most popular member of the family and a transatlantic mainstay for decades. It seats about 218 passengers in two classes and up to 351 single-class, with two GE CF6-80C2B6F turbofans supporting a range near 11,070 km at 851 km/h. First flown in 1988, the aircraft measures 54.9 metres long with a 47.6-metre wingspan and a maximum takeoff weight of 186,880 kg. Its 2-3-2 economy layout, which leaves no more than one middle seat per row, earned lasting passenger favour on long-haul routes and kept the type in wide service well beyond its contemporaries.
Phiên bản 767 phổ biến nhất và là trụ cột của các tuyến xuyên Đại Tây Dương trong nhiều thập kỷ. Bố trí ghế 2-3-2 không có ghế giữa ở hạng phổ thông đã giành được sự trung thành của hành khách trên các tuyến đường dài.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Boeing 767-300ER typically seats 218 passengers in a standard two-class configuration with business and economy cabins. In a three-class layout with first, business, and economy, it carries around 200 passengers. The cabin is 4.72 m wide with a 2-3-2 seating arrangement in economy, meaning most passengers have easy aisle access.
The Boeing 767-300ER has a maximum range of approximately 11,065 km (5,975 nautical miles), making it one of the most versatile wide-body aircraft for medium-to-long-haul routes. The ER (Extended Range) variant added additional fuel capacity and higher maximum takeoff weight compared to the standard 767-300. Typical routes include New York to London, Chicago to Tokyo, and Atlanta to Amsterdam.
The 767-300ER's 2-3-2 economy layout is considered passenger-friendly because no seat is more than one position from the aisle, unlike wide-bodies with 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 configurations. Many airlines have reconfigured their 767-300ERs with lie-flat business class seats for premium transatlantic service. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have invested heavily in 767 cabin refreshes, offering a competitive long-haul product on a mid-size aircraft.
Despite its age, the 767-300ER remains in active service with several major airlines. Delta Air Lines operates the largest passenger 767-300ER fleet with over 50 aircraft, primarily on transatlantic and transcontinental routes. United Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Japan Airlines also maintain 767-300ER fleets. The type is also enormously popular as a cargo aircraft, with FedEx and UPS operating large converted freighter fleets.
The A330-300 is a larger and newer aircraft, carrying about 277 passengers versus the 767-300ER's 218 in typical layouts. The A330-300 has a wider cabin (5.28 m vs 4.72 m) and longer range. However, the 767-300ER has lower operating costs on thinner routes where filling an A330-300 would be difficult. The 767 also benefits from ETOPS-180 certification that enabled it to pioneer twin-engine transatlantic and transpacific operations.