Boeing 777-200LR

The ultra-long-range twinjet built to connect distant city pairs.

Overview

Boeing United States ICAO: B77L 2005–Present Active $346.9 million (2019)

The Boeing 777-200LR was developed to extend the range of the 777 family to new extremes. Entering service in 2006, it enabled nonstop routes exceeding 8,000 nautical miles. The aircraft demonstrated the capability of large twin-engine jets for ultra-long-haul operations.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × General Electric GE90-115B
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 115,300 lbf · 513 kN
Avionics
Honeywell Avionics
Wing tips
Raked wingtips
Seats
440 economy · 400 business · 301 first
Crew
—
Cabin width
19 ft 3 in  ·  5.86 m
Cabin height
7 ft 3 in  ·  2.20 m
Cabin length
161 ft 1 in  ·  49.10 m
Exterior length
209 ft 0 in  ·  63.70 m
Tail height
28 ft 7 in  ·  8.70 m
Fuselage diameter
20 ft 4 in  ·  6.19 m
Wing span
212 ft 7 in  ·  64.80 m
Baggage volume
5,650 ft³  ·  160.0 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
766,000 lb  ·  347,500 kg
Max landing weight
492,000 lb  ·  223,000 kg
Max payload
141,000 lb  ·  64,000 kg
Fuel capacity
47,900 gal · 181,300 L · 145,000 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
510 kt  ·  587 mph  ·  945 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
140 kt  ·  161 mph  ·  259 km/h
Range
8,555 nm  ·  9,840 mi  ·  15,840 km
Fuel burn
0.18 nm/gal  ·  0.09 km/L
Ceiling
43,100 ft  ·  13,100 m
Rate of climb
2,500 ft/min  ·  13 m/s
Takeoff distance
9,750 ft  ·  2,970 m
Landing distance
5,600 ft  ·  1,710 m
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Operational Context

Boeing 777-200LR — ultra-long-range widebody twinjet

The 777-200LR first flew in 2005 and entered service in 2006. It incorporated additional fuel capacity and strengthened structures compared with earlier 777-200 variants. The aircraft was optimized for the longest commercial routes in operation at the time.

Powered by two General Electric GE90 turbofan engines producing up to approximately 110,000 pounds of thrust (489 kN) each, the 777-200LR cruises at around 490 knots (905 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 760,000 pounds (347,000 kg). Seating typically ranges from 250 to 300 passengers depending on layout.

The 777-200LR set multiple distance records and expanded the reach of twin-engine airliners. While sales volumes were modest, its technical achievements were significant. The aircraft remains in service with select carriers operating long-haul networks.

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