The ultra-long-range variant of the 777 family, nicknamed the Worldliner. Capable of connecting virtually any two cities on Earth non-stop, it set the record for the longest non-stop flight by a commercial aircraft.
AIRCRAFT DATA
PASSENGERS
301-440
RANGE
10,840 mi
SPEED
562 mph
FIRST FLIGHT
2005
Did You Know?
In 2005, the 777-200LR set the world record for longest non-stop flight, traveling 21,602 km from Hong Kong to London flying eastward over the Pacific.
* History & Timeline
Key Milestones
First Flight
The 777-200LR completed its maiden flight on March 8, 2005, from Everett, Washington, beginning a flight test program to validate its extraordinary range capabilities.
Development Story
Ultra-Long-Range Design
Boeing developed the 777-200LR Worldliner to fly farther than any other commercial aircraft, using three additional fuel tanks and the powerful GE90-110B1L engines.
Opening New Routes
Airlines used the 777-200LR to open previously impossible routes like Dallas-Sydney and Newark-Hong Kong, connecting markets that couldnt be served non-stop before.
Interesting Facts
Worldliner Nickname
The 777-200LR earned the Worldliner nickname because its 17,445 km range allows it to connect virtually any two cities on Earth non-stop.
Records & Achievements
Longest Commercial Flight Record
In November 2005, a 777-200LR set the world record for longest non-stop flight by a commercial aircraft, traveling 21,602 km from Hong Kong to London flying eastward over the Pacific in 22 hours 42 minutes.
2005# Technical Specifications
Performance
- Range
- 17,445 km (10,840 mi)
- Cruise Speed
- 905 km/h (562 mph)
- Service Ceiling
- 13,137 m (43,100 ft)
Dimensions
- Length
- 63.7 m (209 ft)
- Wingspan
- 64.8 m (213 ft)
Capacity
- Passengers
- 301-440
- Cargo Volume
- 175 m³
Engines
- Engine Count
- 2x GE90-110B1L
- Manufacturer
- General Electric
- Thrust (each)
- 489.3 kN
Weights
- Max Takeoff (MTOW)
- 347,452 kg (766,000 lbs)
- Fuel Capacity
- 195,285 L (51,589 gal)
Takeoff / Landing
- Takeoff Distance
- 3,200 m (10,499 ft)
- Landing Distance
- 1,800 m (5,906 ft)
Commercial
- Total Orders
- 61
- Delivered
- 61
- List Price
- $346.9M
History
- First Flight
- January 1, 2005
- Status
- Out of Production
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Data sourced from en.wikipedia.org