How far can a 767 fly?

The Boeing 767-300ER is sized between the single-aisle 757 and the larger, twin-aisle 777. The 767-300 entered service in 1988 with American Airlines. Maximum range for the 767-300ER is 5,990 nautical miles (11,070 km).



The range of a Boeing 767 varies significantly depending on the specific model and payload. The original 767-200 had a modest range of approximately 3,900 nautical miles (7,220 km), but the extended-range 767-200ER increased this to a massive 6,590 nautical miles (12,200 km), enabling it to fly transpacific routes. The most popular variant, the 767-300ER, typically has a range of about 5,980 nautical miles (11,070 km) with a full passenger load. The largest variant, the 767-400ER, has a slightly shorter range of 5,625 nautical miles (10,415 km) due to its larger size and weight. In 2026, many 767s have been converted into freighters (767-300F), which maintain a range of around 3,255 nautical miles when carrying a maximum structural payload of 52 tons. These range capabilities made the 767 the pioneer of "ETOPS" (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards), allowing twin-engine jets to safely fly long oceanic routes previously reserved for four-engine aircraft.

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For example, the 787-8 has a greater wingspan than the 767 and is designed to be more fuel efficient. Meanwhile, the 767 is longer than the 787 but cannot carry that many more passengers.

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This is an aircraft that's had a lot of experience. It's been through a lot of vetting during the original design phase, as well as throughout its history. So there're, at present, no real issues on the level of the NTSB or the FAA being worried about this airplane.

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The first Boeing 767 was delivered more than 40 years ago and the type is still in regular service with 100 operators around the world. But where the 767 flies and what flies inside the aircraft has changed dramatically. The 767 now flies predominately as a freighter.

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This means that the aircraft can fly routes that take it as far as 330 minutes (five and a half hours) of single-engine flying time from the nearest viable airport. Other twin-engine airliners, like the Boeing 777, are also certified for ETOPS 330. The Boeing 767 is certified for as much as 180 minutes of ETOPS.

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The A380 features an 8,200 nautical-mile range (15,200 km), enabling it to service some of the longest routes in commercial aviation.

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Theoretically it is possible but even a supersonic jet would be hindered by factors such as speed restrictions and in-flight refuelling.

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Indeed, the scale of these machines is already immense! Overall, the 777 is larger than the 767 in every way.

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The 767, launched by United, was popular at that time for two reasons: one is the fuel efficiency compared to its predecessors of the time, the DC-10 and the L-1011, and the other one was ETOPS certification. It became a very popular aircraft for TATL flights although its competitors the A310 and the new new A330 were.

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