How Fast Do Airplanes Go? (during Takeoff, Flight, Landing)
Most commercial airliners cruise between 460 and 575 mph (740–925 km/h), or roughly Mach 0.78 to Mach 0.85. They take off at about 160–180 mph and touch down at around 150–165 mph. But “how fast does a plane go” depends entirely on the type: a single-engine trainer cruises near 140 mph, while a military jet […]