How much bigger is a 757 to a 737?

Although the 737 has grown over the years, the 737 and 757 remain in different size classes. Both models can be ETOPS certified, although the 757 is more often used in long flights. The 757 is about 35 feet longer, seats about 50 more passengers, and flies about 2,000 nm further (roughly twice as far).



The Boeing 757 is significantly larger than the 737, occupying a completely different "size class" in the narrow-body market. A standard 757-200 is approximately 155 feet long, which is about 25–40 feet longer than most 737 variants (the 737-800 is 129 feet). The 757 also sits much higher off the ground on its distinctive "tall" landing gear. In terms of capacity, a 757-200 typically seats around 200–220 passengers, whereas a 737-800 or MAX 8 seats 160–189. The 757's wingspan is also about 12 feet wider at 124 feet. Perhaps the most "massive" difference is in performance: the 757 has nearly double the thrust of a 737, allowing it to take off from shorter runways and climb much faster. While the 737 MAX 10 is the longest 737 ever built, it still doesn't match the "heavy" feel or the transcontinental range and power of the 757, which many pilots still refer to as the "Ferrari of the Skies."

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