What speed should a 737 land at?

For an average-sized commercial jetliner with typical fuel and payload, the takeoff speed is around 130-160 knots, or about 150 to 200 miles per hour. The landing speed is more or less the same, usually a few knots slower. With a very common 737-800 the landing speed is about 180-200 knots.



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