Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
787 family · First flight 2009 · In production (limited)
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is a Boeing commercial airliner that entered service in 2011, typically seating 210 to 248 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.85 (561 mph, 903 km/h) on two General Electric GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 turbofans, with a published range of 7,305 nautical miles (13,530 km). Today it is flown by carriers including All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of October 2018.
Specifications
- First flight
- 2009
- Entered service
- 2011
- Status
- In production (limited)
- Typical capacity
- 210 to 248
- Range
- 7,305 nautical miles (13,530 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.85 (561 mph, 903 km/h)
- Length
- 56.7 m (186 ft)
- Wingspan
- 60.12 m (197 ft 3 in)
- Engines
- Two General Electric GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 turbofans
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner seat maps by airline
Best seats on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, compared across airlines →
- Aeromexico243 seats
- Air Austral262 seats
- Air Canada255 seats
- Air Europa293 seats
- Air India259 seats
- Air India259 seats
- Air India250 seats
- Air Tanzania262 seats
- All Nippon Airways335 seats
- All Nippon Airways240 seats
- All Nippon Airways184 seats
- All Nippon Airways169 seats
- American Airlines234 seats
- American Airlines234 seats
- Avianca291 seats
- British Airways204 seats
- El Al238 seats
- Ethiopian Airlines270 seats
- Ethiopian Airlines258 seats
- Hainan Airlines213 seats
- Japan Airlines206 seats
- Japan Airlines186 seats
- Jetstar335 seats
- Kenya Airways234 seats
- LATAM Airlines247 seats
- LOT Polish Airlines252 seats
- Oman Air267 seats
- Oman Air234 seats
- Qatar Airways267 seats
- Qatar Airways254 seats
- Royal Air Maroc274 seats
- Royal Brunei Airlines254 seats
- Royal Jordanian270 seats
- Scoot335 seats
- Thai Airways256 seats
- TUI Airways300 seats
- United Airlines243 seats
- United Airlines219 seats
- Xiamen Airlines237 seats
Airlines that fly the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
29 carriers in our directory operate the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, ranked by in-service count. See the full operator ranking →
- American Airlines37
- All Nippon Airways34
- Qatar Airways32
- Japan Airlines23
- Emirates20
- Ethiopian Airlines20
- Avianca13
- Scoot13
- British Airways12
- United Airlines12
- Air Europa11
- Hainan Airlines10
- Jetstar10
- LATAM Airlines10
- Kenya Airways9
- Aeromexico8
- Air Canada8
- LOT Polish Airlines8
- Royal Jordanian7
- TUI Airways7
- Thai Airways6
- Xiamen Airlines6
- Royal Air Maroc5
- Royal Brunei Airlines5
…and 5 more carriers.
Cabin layouts
Seat maps for the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner by airline — pitch, width, and cabin classes for each configuration. Compare all Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner cabin layouts →
- All Nippon Airways335 seats
- Jetstar335 seats
- Air Europa296 seats
- Oman Air267 seats
- Thai Airways264 seats
- Air Canada255 seats
- Royal Brunei Airlines254 seats
- LATAM Airlines247 seats
- Aeromexico243 seats
- United Airlines243 seats
- Xiamen Airlines237 seats
- Kenya Airways234 seats
- American Airlines226 seats
- Japan Airlines206 seats
- British Airways
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Hainan Airlines
- Royal Jordanian
Frequently asked about the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
When did the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner enter service?
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner first flew in 2009 and entered commercial service in 2011.
What is the range of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner?
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has a published range of 7,305 nautical miles (13,530 km), powered by Two General Electric GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 turbofans.
How many passengers does the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carry?
Typical seating is 210 to 248 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner still in production?
Status: In production (limited).
Which airlines operate the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner?
Major operators include All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, among others.
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