Boeing 787-9

Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Boeing 787-9 aircraft
Boeing Commercial AirplanesBoeing 787-9
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About

The Boeing 787-9 is a stretched version of the 787-8, extended by 20 feet (6 meters) to accommodate more passengers while maintaining exceptional range capability. Launched in 2014, the 787-9 quickly became the most popular Dreamliner variant with 654 deliveries as of 2025. At 206 feet long, it typically seats 296 passengers in two-class configuration and can fly an impressive 7,635 nautical miles—enough to connect nearly any two cities on Earth. The 787-9 offers the perfect balance of capacity, range, and economics, making it the backbone of many airlines' long-haul fleets. It combines the Dreamliner's revolutionary passenger comfort features with versatility for both ultra-long-haul and regional wide-body routes.

Weightscompared to Airbus A380-800

MRW (Maximum Ramp Weight)

255,372kg
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577k

MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight)

254,692kg
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575k

MLW (Maximum Landing Weight)

192,776kg
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395k

MZFW (Maximum Zero Fuel Weight)

181,436kg
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369k

Empty Weight

119,950kg
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280k

Capacitycompared to Airbus A380-800

Passenger Capacity

420passengers
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853

49% of A380 maximum capacity

Crew

Total
9
Cockpit
2
Cabin
7

Dimensions

Length

62.8m

Wingspan

60.1m

Height

17.0m

Wing Area

377.0

Cabin Width

5.5m

Cabin Height

2.4m

Catalog Price

Base List Price

$292.5M USD

2018 catalog price

Note: Actual prices vary based on configuration, options, and negotiations. This represents the manufacturer's base catalog price.

Engine Specifications

Engine Count

2×

Engine Model

GEnx-1B74/75 or Trent 1000-J/K

Thrust per Engine

320.0 kN(71939 lbf)

Fuel & Cargo

Fuel Capacity

126,206 L

Cargo Volume

137.7 m³

Production & History

Total Produced

654

Production Status

In production

Manufacturing Period

2011–present

First Flight

September 17, 2013

Entered Service

August 7, 2014