How far can an A380 fly without refueling?

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



The Airbus A380-800, the world's largest passenger airliner, has an official design range of approximately 8,200 nautical miles (15,200 kilometers). This allows it to fly for roughly 14.5 to 16 hours non-stop under standard commercial conditions with a typical load of 544 passengers. In real-world operations, Emirates routinely utilizes this range for some of the world's longest routes, such as Dubai to Los Angeles (8,339 miles) and Dubai to San Francisco. On "ferry flights" (empty aircraft being moved between airports), the A380 can push its endurance even further, reaching over 8,800 nautical miles (16,300 km) by maximizing fuel and minimizing weight. However, it is not the longest-range aircraft in the sky; that title belongs to the Airbus A350-900ULR, which can fly up to 11,000 miles. Despite this, the A380 remains unique for its ability to carry over 500 people for nearly 16 hours without a single stop.

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