Boeing 737-900
737 Next Generation family · First flight 2000 · Out of production
The Boeing 737-900 is a Boeing commercial airliner that entered service in 2001, typically seating 178 to 220 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.78 (514 mph, 828 km/h) on two cfm56-7b turbofans, with a published range of 2,950 nautical miles (5,460 km). Today it is flown by carriers including United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 2000
- Entered service
- 2001
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2019
- Typical capacity
- 178 to 220
- Range
- 2,950 nautical miles (5,460 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.78 (514 mph, 828 km/h)
- Length
- 42.11 m (138 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan
- 35.79 m (117 ft 5 in) with winglets
- Engines
- Two CFM56-7B turbofans
Boeing 737-900 seat maps by airline
Best seats on the Boeing 737-900, compared across airlines →
- Alaska Airlines178 seats
- Delta Air Lines180 seats
- Delta Air Lines180 seats
- Delta Air Lines173 seats
- El Al175 seats
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines192 seats
- Korean Air188 seats
- Korean Air173 seats
- Lion Air215 seats
- Oman Air183 seats
- Oman Air177 seats
- Turkish Airlines169 seats
- Turkish Airlines151 seats
- Turkish Airlines133 seats
- Turkish Airlines130 seats
- United Airlines179 seats
- United Airlines179 seats
- United Airlines179 seats
- United Airlines179 seats
Airlines that fly the Boeing 737-900
12 carriers in our directory operate the Boeing 737-900, ranked by in-service count. See the full operator ranking →
Cabin layouts
Seat maps for the Boeing 737-900 by airline — pitch, width, and cabin classes for each configuration. Compare all Boeing 737-900 cabin layouts →
Frequently asked about the Boeing 737-900
When did the Boeing 737-900 enter service?
The Boeing 737-900 first flew in 2000 and entered commercial service in 2001.
What is the range of the Boeing 737-900?
The Boeing 737-900 has a published range of 2,950 nautical miles (5,460 km), powered by Two CFM56-7B turbofans.
How many passengers does the Boeing 737-900 carry?
Typical seating is 178 to 220 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Boeing 737-900 still in production?
Production ended in 2019. Out of production. 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 Boeing 737-900?
Major operators include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, among others.
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