COMAC C919
C919 family · First flight 2017 · In production
The COMAC C919 is a COMAC commercial airliner that entered service in 2023, typically seating 158 to 168 passengers. It cruises at Mach 0.785 (520 mph, 837 km/h) on two cfm international leap-1c turbofans, with a published range of 2,235 nautical miles (4,139 km). Today it is flown by carriers including China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 2017
- Entered service
- 2023
- Status
- In production
- Typical capacity
- 158 to 168
- Range
- 2,235 nautical miles (4,139 km)
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.785 (520 mph, 837 km/h)
- Length
- 38.90 m (127 ft 7 in)
- Wingspan
- 35.80 m (117 ft 5 in)
- Engines
- Two CFM International LEAP-1C turbofans
COMAC C919 seat maps by airline
Airlines that fly the COMAC C919
5 carriers in our directory operate the COMAC C919, ranked by in-service count. See the full operator ranking →
Frequently asked about the COMAC C919
When did the COMAC C919 enter service?
The COMAC C919 first flew in 2017 and entered commercial service in 2023.
What is the range of the COMAC C919?
The COMAC C919 has a published range of 2,235 nautical miles (4,139 km), powered by Two CFM International LEAP-1C turbofans.
How many passengers does the COMAC C919 carry?
Typical seating is 158 to 168 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the COMAC C919 still in production?
Status: In production.
Which airlines operate the COMAC C919?
Major operators include China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines.
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