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Boeing 777-300ER vs Airbus A350-900

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SPEC

Boeing 777-300ER

Airbus A350-900

Manufacturer

Boeing

Airbus

Family

777

A350

Seats (typical)

350–400

300–350

Range

7,370 nm

8,100 nm

Length

73.9 m

66.8 m

Wingspan

64.8 m

64.75 m

Cruise speed

Mach 0.84 (554 mph, 892 km/h)

Mach 0.85 (561 mph, 903 km/h)

Engines

Two General Electric GE90-115B turbofans

Two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofans

First flight

2003

2013

Entered service

2004

2015

Status

In production

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

VERDICT

The Boeing 777-300ER seats more passengers, is longer and has a wider wingspan; the Airbus A350-900 flies farther.

Data methodology

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