Boeing 757-200
757 family · First flight 1982 · Out of production (production ended 2004)
The Boeing 757-200 is a Boeing commercial airliner that entered service in 1983, typically seating 180 to 220 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.80 (528 mph, 850 km/h) on two Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000 turbofans, with a published range of 3,915 nautical miles (7,250 km). Today it is flown by carriers including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Icelandair.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of October 2018.

Specifications
- First flight
- 1982
- Entered service
- 1983
- Status
- Out of production (production ended 2004)
- Production ended
- 2004
- Typical capacity
- 180 to 220
- Range
- 3,915 nautical miles (7,250 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.80 (528 mph, 850 km/h)
- Length
- 47.3 m (155 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan
- 38.05 m (124 ft 10 in)
- Engines
- Two Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000 turbofans
Boeing 757-200 seat maps by airline
Best seats on the Boeing 757-200, compared across airlines →
- Aer Lingus177 seats
- American Airlines188 seats
- American Airlines176 seats
- Delta Air Lines199 seats
- Delta Air Lines199 seats
- Delta Air Lines199 seats
- Delta Air Lines193 seats
- Delta Air Lines180 seats
- Delta Air Lines169 seats
- Delta Air Lines168 seats
- Ethiopian Airlines175 seats
- Ethiopian Airlines170 seats
- Icelandair183 seats
- Jet2235 seats
- TUI Airways233 seats
- United Airlines182 seats
- United Airlines169 seats
- United Airlines142 seats
- Xiamen Airlines180 seats
- Xiamen Airlines174 seats
Airlines that fly the Boeing 757-200
3 carriers in our directory operate the Boeing 757-200, ranked by in-service count. See the full operator ranking →
Our live fleet feed covers 3 carriers; across the Boeing 757 family, 16 airlines flew the type:
- United Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- American Airlines
- Northwest Airlines
- British Airways
- Continental Airlines
- Icelandair
- US Airways
- China Southern Airlines
- Eastern Air Lines
- Iberia
- Monarch Airlines
- America West Airlines
- Condor
- Air Europe
- Royal Nepal Airlines
Cabin layouts
Seat maps for the Boeing 757-200 by airline — pitch, width, and cabin classes for each configuration. Compare all Boeing 757-200 cabin layouts →
Frequently asked about the Boeing 757-200
When did the Boeing 757-200 enter service?
The Boeing 757-200 first flew in 1982 and entered commercial service in 1983.
What is the range of the Boeing 757-200?
The Boeing 757-200 has a published range of 3,915 nautical miles (7,250 km), powered by Two Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000 turbofans.
How many passengers does the Boeing 757-200 carry?
Typical seating is 180 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 757-200 still in production?
Production ended in 2004. Out of production (production ended 2004). 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 757-200?
Major operators include Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Icelandair, among others.
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