What is the competitor of the Boeing 777-300ER?

The main Airbus competitor of the Boeing 777 is the Airbus A350 XWB, which stands for Extra Wide Body.



The primary and most direct competitor to the Boeing 777-300ER is the Airbus A350-1000. While the 777-300ER was the "king of long-haul" for nearly two decades, the A350-1000 is a younger, lighter, and more fuel-efficient rival that uses composite materials and advanced aerodynamics to offer superior range and lower operating costs. In 2026, the competition has shifted as Boeing begins delivering the 777-9 (part of the 777X family), which is designed to replace the -300ER and surpass the A350 in passenger capacity. Another secondary competitor is the Airbus A350-900ULR, which competes specifically on ultra-long-haul routes where the 777-300ER once dominated but now struggles against the A350's lower fuel burn. Airlines like Emirates and Singapore Airlines often play these two manufacturers against each other, choosing the 777 for its "raw power" and cargo capacity, or the A350 for its "marathon" range and quiet cabin environment. The rivalry between the 777X and the A350-1000 is the defining battle for the future of the "Big Twin" widebody market.

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In May 2004 Boeing delivered the first 777-300ER, which carries 386 passengers with a range of 7,825 nautical miles (14,490 km).

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It is 9.4 ft (2.9 m) longer than the -300ER for a 251 ft 9 in (76.7 m) length. It will seat typically 426 passengers over a range of 7,285 nmi (13,500 km; 8,383 mi).

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