Boeing 747-8
747 family · First flight 2010 · Out of production
The Boeing 747-8 is a Boeing commercial airliner that entered service in 2011, typically seating 410 to 467 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.85 (567 mph, 913 km/h) on four general electric genx-2b67 turbofans, with a published range of 7,730 nautical miles (14,320 km). Today it is flown by carriers including Lufthansa, Korean Air, Air China.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 2010
- Entered service
- 2011
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2023
- Typical capacity
- 410 to 467
- Range
- 7,730 nautical miles (14,320 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.85 (567 mph, 913 km/h)
- Length
- 76.25 m (250 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan
- 68.40 m (224 ft 5 in)
- Engines
- Four General Electric GEnx-2B67 turbofans
Boeing 747-8 seat maps by airline
Airlines that fly the Boeing 747-8
4 carriers in our directory operate the Boeing 747-8, ranked by in-service count. See the full operator ranking →
Cabin layouts
Seat maps for the Boeing 747-8 by airline — pitch, width, and cabin classes for each configuration. Compare all Boeing 747-8 cabin layouts →
Frequently asked about the Boeing 747-8
When did the Boeing 747-8 enter service?
The Boeing 747-8 first flew in 2010 and entered commercial service in 2011.
What is the range of the Boeing 747-8?
The Boeing 747-8 has a published range of 7,730 nautical miles (14,320 km), powered by Four General Electric GEnx-2B67 turbofans.
How many passengers does the Boeing 747-8 carry?
Typical seating is 410 to 467 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Boeing 747-8 still in production?
Production ended in 2023. 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 747-8?
Major operators include Lufthansa, Korean Air, Air China, among others.
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