Airbus A380-800
A380 family · First flight 2005 · Out of production (last delivery 2021)
The Airbus A380-800 is an Airbus commercial airliner that entered service in 2007, typically seating 500 to 550 in three-class, maximum certified 853 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.85 (561 mph, 903 km/h) on four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 turbofans, with a published range of 8,200 nautical miles (15,200 km). Today it is flown by carriers including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, British Airways.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of October 2018.
Specifications
- First flight
- 2005
- Entered service
- 2007
- Status
- Out of production (last delivery 2021)
- Production ended
- 2021
- Typical capacity
- 500 to 550 in three-class, maximum certified 853
- Range
- 8,200 nautical miles (15,200 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.85 (561 mph, 903 km/h)
- Length
- 73 m (239 ft 6 in)
- Wingspan
- 79.8 m (261 ft 10 in)
- Engines
- Four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 turbofans
Airbus A380-800 seat maps by airline
Best seats on the Airbus A380-800, compared across airlines →
- All Nippon Airways520 seats
- All Nippon Airways520 seats
- Asiana Airlines495 seats
- British Airways469 seats
- Emirates615 seats
- Emirates569 seats
- Emirates519 seats
- Emirates517 seats
- Emirates491 seats
- Emirates489 seats
- Emirates487 seats
- Emirates484 seats
- Emirates468 seats
- Etihad Airways494 seats
- Etihad Airways484 seats
- Korean Air407 seats
- Lufthansa509 seats
- Lufthansa499 seats
- Qantas485 seats
- Qantas355 seats
- Qatar Airways517 seats
- Qatar Airways517 seats
- Singapore Airlines470 seats
- Singapore Airlines441 seats
- Singapore Airlines379 seats
Airlines that fly the Airbus A380-800
10 carriers in our directory operate the Airbus A380-800, ranked by in-service count. See the full operator ranking →
Cabin layouts
Seat maps for the Airbus A380-800 by airline — pitch, width, and cabin classes for each configuration. Compare all Airbus A380-800 cabin layouts →
Frequently asked about the Airbus A380-800
When did the Airbus A380-800 enter service?
The Airbus A380-800 first flew in 2005 and entered commercial service in 2007.
What is the range of the Airbus A380-800?
The Airbus A380-800 has a published range of 8,200 nautical miles (15,200 km), powered by Four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 turbofans.
How many passengers does the Airbus A380-800 carry?
Typical seating is 500 to 550 in three-class, maximum certified 853 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Airbus A380-800 still in production?
Production ended in 2021. Out of production (last delivery 2021). Passenger examples continue to fly with airlines worldwide until they reach their operating life or are retired for fleet-renewal reasons.
Which airlines operate the Airbus A380-800?
Major operators include Emirates, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, among others.
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