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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner vs Airbus A330-300

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SPEC

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Airbus A330-300

Manufacturer

Boeing

Airbus

Family

787

A330

Seats (typical)

250–296

277–335

Range

7,635 nm

6,350 nm

Length

62.8 m

63.66 m

Wingspan

60.1 m

60.3 m

Cruise speed

Mach 0.85 (561 mph, 903 km/h)

Mach 0.82 (541 mph, 871 km/h)

Engines

Two General Electric GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 turbofans

Two General Electric CF6, Pratt & Whitney PW4000, or Rolls-Royce Trent 700 turbofans

First flight

2013

1992

Entered service

2014

1994

Status

In production

Superseded by A330-900neo

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

VERDICT

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flies farther; the Airbus A330-300 seats more passengers, is longer and has a wider wingspan.

Data methodology

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