How long can a 767 fly on one engine?

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.



A Boeing 767 is designed to fly safely for several hours on a single engine, a capability regulated by ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards). Most modern 767s are certified for ETOPS-180, meaning they are legally allowed to fly routes that take them up to 180 minutes (3 hours) away from the nearest suitable emergency airport while operating on only one engine. In some specific cases, the 767 has been granted ETOPS-240 (4 hours). This certification is based on the incredible reliability of modern turbofan engines; if one fails, the remaining engine has sufficient thrust to maintain altitude and perform all necessary flight maneuvers, including a safe landing. Pilots are trained to immediately divert to the closest airport the moment an engine shuts down. The 3-to-4-hour window is more than enough time for a 767 to cross large stretches of the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans. While the aircraft can technically stay airborne until it runs out of fuel, the ETOPS rating provides a legal and safety "buffer" to ensure the plane is never too far from help in the event of a mechanical failure.

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