Boeing 777-200ER

The Boeing 777-200ER typically seats 301 passengers in a standard three-class configuration. In a two-class layout, it can carry up to 337 passengers. The cabin is 5.87 m wide, the same as the 777-300ER, providing ample room for a comfortable 3-3-3 economy configuration with 18-inch-wide seats as standard.

The Boeing 777-200ER has a maximum range of approximately 13,080 km (7,065 nautical miles). This extended range covers routes such as New York to Hong Kong, London to Singapore, or Chicago to Delhi. The ER variant added structural strengthening, higher fuel capacity, and more powerful engines compared to the base 777-200, making it one of the most capable long-haul twins when it entered service in 1997.

The Boeing 777-200ER is available with three engine options: the General Electric GE90-94B, Pratt & Whitney PW4090, and Rolls-Royce Trent 892. Each engine produces between 400-440 kN of thrust. The GE90 has been the most popular choice and formed the basis for the even more powerful GE90-115B used on the 777-300ER. The 777 was the first commercial aircraft designed entirely by computer-aided design.

United Airlines operates the largest 777-200ER fleet with over 50 aircraft, using them extensively on transpacific and transatlantic routes. Other major operators include Emirates, Air France, British Airways, and Japan Airlines. While many airlines are gradually replacing the 777-200ER with the Boeing 787-9 or Airbus A350-900, the type remains in widespread service and will continue flying well into the late 2020s.

The 777-200ER is a larger aircraft than the A330-300, with more passenger capacity (301 vs 277 in two-class) and significantly longer range (13,080 km vs 11,750 km). The 777-200ER also has a wider cabin by 59 cm. However, the A330-300 has lower operating costs on shorter routes due to its lighter weight and lower engine thrust requirements. Many airlines have used both types complementarily, deploying the 777-200ER on longer sectors and the A330-300 on medium-haul routes.