Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

The long-range composite widebody built for efficient intercontinental travel.

Overview

Boeing United States ICAO: B789 2013–Present Active $292.5 million (2020)

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a stretched variant of the 787 family. Designed for long-haul routes, it combines composite construction with advanced fuel efficiency. The aircraft entered service in the mid-2010s.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × General Electric GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 71,000 lbf · 316 kN
Avionics
Honeywell and Rockwell Collins avionics
Wing tips
Raked wingtips
Seats
420 economy · 250 business
Crew
—
Cabin width
18 ft 0 in  ·  5.49 m
Cabin height
8 ft 2 in  ·  2.50 m
Cabin length
183 ft 9 in  ·  56.00 m
Exterior length
206 ft 1 in  ·  62.81 m
Tail height
55 ft 10 in  ·  17.02 m
Fuselage diameter
18 ft 11 in  ·  5.77 m
Wing span
197 ft 3 in  ·  60.12 m
Baggage volume
6,088 ft³  ·  172.4 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
560,000 lb  ·  254,000 kg
Max landing weight
425,000 lb  ·  193,000 kg
Max payload
141,000 lb  ·  64,000 kg
Fuel capacity
33,400 gal · 126,400 L · 101,100 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
516 kt  ·  594 mph  ·  956 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
140 kt  ·  161 mph  ·  259 km/h
Range
8,500 nm  ·  9,780 mi  ·  15,740 km
Fuel burn
0.23 nm/gal  ·  0.11 km/L
Ceiling
43,100 ft  ·  13,100 m
Rate of climb
3,000 ft/min  ·  15 m/s
Takeoff distance
9,200 ft  ·  2,800 m
Landing distance
5,000 ft  ·  1,520 m
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Operational Context

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner — long-range widebody twinjet

The 787-9 first flew in 2013 and entered service in 2014. It shares the composite fuselage and wing technology of the 787-8 while offering increased seating and range. The aircraft features modern avionics and improved cabin systems.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx turbofan engines producing approximately 64,000 to 74,000 pounds of thrust (285 to 329 kN) each, the 787-9 cruises at around 485 knots (900 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 560,000 pounds (254,000 kg). Seating typically ranges from 250 to 290 passengers.

The 787-9 has become one of the most widely adopted Dreamliner variants. Its combination of range and capacity supports long-haul routes with improved operating economics. The aircraft remains central to many airline fleets.