Boeing 747-400
747 family · First flight 1988 · Out of production
The Boeing 747-400 is a Boeing commercial airliner that entered service in 1989, typically seating 416 to 524 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.85 (567 mph, 913 km/h) on four pratt & whitney pw4000, general electric cf6 or rolls-royce rb211 turbofans, with a published range of 7,285 nautical miles (13,490 km). Today it is flown by carriers including British Airways, Lufthansa, Japan Airlines.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1988
- Entered service
- 1989
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2009
- Typical capacity
- 416 to 524
- Range
- 7,285 nautical miles (13,490 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.85 (567 mph, 913 km/h)
- Length
- 70.66 m (231 ft 10 in)
- Wingspan
- 64.44 m (211 ft 5 in)
- Engines
- Four Pratt & Whitney PW4000, General Electric CF6 or Rolls-Royce RB211 turbofans
Boeing 747-400 seat maps by airline
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Airlines that fly the Boeing 747-400
7 carriers in our directory operate the Boeing 747-400, ranked by in-service count. See the full operator ranking →
Cabin layouts
Seat maps for the Boeing 747-400 by airline — pitch, width, and cabin classes for each configuration. Compare all Boeing 747-400 cabin layouts →
- El Al455 seats
- Air India427 seats
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines408 seats
- Korean Air404 seats
- Asiana Airlines398 seats
- Lufthansa393 seats
- Delta Air Lines376 seats
- China Airlines375 seats
- United Airlines374 seats
- Qantas364 seats
- Air China344 seats
- Air New Zealand
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- EVA Air
- Thai Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
Frequently asked about the Boeing 747-400
When did the Boeing 747-400 enter service?
The Boeing 747-400 first flew in 1988 and entered commercial service in 1989.
What is the range of the Boeing 747-400?
The Boeing 747-400 has a published range of 7,285 nautical miles (13,490 km), powered by Four Pratt & Whitney PW4000, General Electric CF6 or Rolls-Royce RB211 turbofans.
How many passengers does the Boeing 747-400 carry?
Typical seating is 416 to 524 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Boeing 747-400 still in production?
Production ended in 2009. 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 747-400?
Major operators include British Airways, Lufthansa, Japan Airlines, among others.
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