When all is said and done, the Airbus A380 needs 3,000 m (9,800 ft) of runway to take off fully-loaded, while the Boeing 747-8 requires 3,100 m (10,200 ft).

The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet, requires significant runway length due to its massive weight and wingspan. For a standard takeoff at Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) at sea level, the A380 typically requires approximately 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) of runway, though this can extend to over 3,700 meters in "hot and high" conditions where thin air reduces engine performance. For landing, the A380 is surprisingly efficient due to its massive wing area and advanced braking systems; it requires about 2,150 meters (7,050 feet) of runway at its maximum landing weight. However, most major airports that host the A380, such as Dubai (DXB), London Heathrow (LHR), and Los Angeles (LAX), provide runways exceeding 3,500 meters to ensure a comfortable safety margin for rejected takeoffs or wet conditions. Beyond just length, the runway must be at least 60 meters wide (plus stabilized shoulders) to prevent the outboard engines from hanging over grass and sucking up debris.