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Is Airbus A330 bigger than Boeing 777?

Measuring over 10 meters longer than the A330-300 and the 777-200, the 777-300 seats a significantly higher number of passengers. Meanwhile, the smaller A330-200 is more comparable in passenger capacity with the Boeing 767-400.



No, the Boeing 777 is significantly larger than the Airbus A330 in terms of capacity, weight, and physical dimensions. For example, a standard Boeing 777-300ER has a length of about 74 meters and a wingspan of 64.8 meters, whereas an Airbus A330-300 is approximately 63.7 meters long with a 60.3-meter wingspan. In terms of passenger capacity, a 777 typically carries between 300 and 450 passengers depending on the configuration, while the A330 is designed for 250 to 300. The 777 is also a much heavier "wide-body" aircraft, designed for ultra-long-haul missions (like Dubai to Los Angeles), while the A330 is often utilized for medium-to-long-haul "regional" or trans-Atlantic routes. While Airbus has the newer A330neo, it still occupies a market segment slightly below the "Big Twin" status of the 777. The Boeing 777's massive GE90 engines are so large that the fuselage of an Airbus A320 could almost fit inside the engine cowling, further illustrating the difference in scale between these two wide-body workhorses.

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The Airbus A330-300 has a similar capacity to the Boeing 777-200. The two aircraft have a reasonably similar length, after all. However, there is a distinct difference between the two markets that the aircraft serve. Airbus' largest A330s are on par with Boeing's smallest 777s.

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As a twin-engine widebody that can carry between 250 and 440 passengers, it is flexible enough to offer a variety of seating options while consistently delivering high-quality comfort for all. Its cabin is one of the quietest in the skies, creating a calm, relaxing environment for the entire flight.

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Boeing's 777-9 is the world's largest and longest twin-engine commercial aircraft. Once it goes into service, the 251-foot-long aircraft will ferry up to 425 passengers on long-haul flights—spanning up to 7,285 nautical miles—around the world.

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The Boeing 777 series is larger than the 787 and thus can carry more passengers.

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The Airbus A330-300 has a similar capacity to the Boeing 777-200.

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Cabin comfort and The A330's modern cabin enables the installation of Airbus-standard wide seats that bring a high level of comfort and relaxation to long-haul flights – even in economy.

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Like all Airbus jetliners, it uses the revolutionary fly-by-wire digital controls. With an in-service operational efficiency of 99.4%, it's no wonder that airlines trust the quality of the A330-200's design.

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Comfort: The most comfortable seats on the A330 are typically located in the front of the cabin, where there is more legroom and space to stretch out. The seats in the bulkhead rows and emergency exit rows also tend to have more legroom, but they may not recline fully due to safety regulations.

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Indeed, the overall length of the 787-8 is roughly two meters (or 6 and a half feet) shorter than its Airbus counterpart. According to modernairliners.com, the Dreamliner's maximum cabin width is 5.49 Meters (18 Feet), compared to 5.26 m (17 ft 3 in) for the A330.

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While the A340 was restricted by its efficiency, the A330 was a jack-of-all-trades for airlines. With a long-range and long fuselage, the aircraft could comfortably seat 300 passengers (in a two or three-class layout). Additionally, airlines could use denser configurations for shorter but busier corridors.

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The A330-300 joined the Virgin Atlantic family in April 2011. At 63.69 metres long with a wingspan of 60.3 metres, it's the largest of the twin engine A330's!

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The jetliner is recognizable for its large-diameter turbofan engines, six wheels on each main landing gear, fully circular fuselage cross-section, and a blade-shaped tail cone. The 777 became the first Boeing airliner to use fly-by-wire controls and to apply a composite structure in the tailplanes.

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As the A330neo Family's largest member, the A330-900 retains the fuselage length of Airbus' A330-300 variant to accommodate between 260 and 300 seats in a typical three-class layout, or up to 460 in economy class.

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Seats. The A330 Business Cabin is furnished with a fully lie-flat 6.5ft long bed. And with a width of 22 inches, you'll have plenty of room to stretch out as you dream your way across the Atlantic.

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However, the new Upper Class seats on the A330-900 and A350 are simply fantastic and hands down my favorite way to cross the Atlantic. You can easily see which plane is flying your route by clicking the “Details” button when you search for flights on the Virgin Atlantic website.

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Boeing aircraft often incorporate more tactile feedback and manual controls in their cockpit systems, which appeal to pilots who prefer a traditional flying experience. Airbus planes emphasize automation and computerized systems, reducing pilot workload but offering less hands-on control.

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Although the 777's wider seats give you a better night's sleep, the privacy and lounge access onboard the A380 also make it a better choice in this class.

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