Boeing 757-300
757 family · First flight 1998 · Out of production
The Boeing 757-300 is a Boeing commercial airliner that entered service in 1999, typically seating 243 to 295 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.80 (533 mph, 858 km/h) on two rolls-royce rb211-535e4b or pratt & whitney pw2043 turbofans, with a published range of 3,400 nautical miles (6,295 km). Today it is flown by carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Condor.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1998
- Entered service
- 1999
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2004
- Typical capacity
- 243 to 295
- Range
- 3,400 nautical miles (6,295 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.80 (533 mph, 858 km/h)
- Length
- 54.43 m (178 ft 7 in)
- Wingspan
- 38.05 m (124 ft 10 in)
- Engines
- Two Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4B or Pratt & Whitney PW2043 turbofans
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Airlines that fly the Boeing 757-300
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Frequently asked about the Boeing 757-300
When did the Boeing 757-300 enter service?
The Boeing 757-300 first flew in 1998 and entered commercial service in 1999.
What is the range of the Boeing 757-300?
The Boeing 757-300 has a published range of 3,400 nautical miles (6,295 km), powered by Two Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4B or Pratt & Whitney PW2043 turbofans.
How many passengers does the Boeing 757-300 carry?
Typical seating is 243 to 295 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Boeing 757-300 still in production?
Production ended in 2004. 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 757-300?
Major operators include United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Condor, among others.
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