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Boeing 737-800 vs Boeing 737-900ER

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SPEC

Boeing 737-800

Boeing 737-900ER

Manufacturer

Boeing

Family

737 Next Generation

Seats (typical)

162–189

180–220

Range

3,383 nm

2,950 nm

Length

39.5 m

42.11 m

Wingspan

35.79 m

Cruise speed

Mach 0.78 (514 mph, 828 km/h)

Engines

Two CFM56-7B turbofans

First flight

1997

2006

Entered service

1998

2007

Status

Out of production

Out of production (superseded by 737 MAX 9/10)

Highlighted cell = higher figure. Specs are manufacturer-typical; configurations vary by airline.

VERDICT

The Boeing 737-800 flies farther; the Boeing 737-900ER seats more passengers and is longer.

Data methodology

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