Aircraft Range & Specs

The workhorse of short to medium-haul airline networks. CFM LEAP-1B engines deliver ~14% better fuel efficiency than the prior 737NG. At 3,550 nm, covers most intra-continental routes and select trans-Atlantic segments from the US East Coast. ETOPS-180 certified.

The shortest and lightest member of the 737 MAX family, seating up to 172 single-class (typically ~138 to 153 in two classes). Shares the CFM LEAP-1B engines and fuel tanks of the MAX 8 on a shorter airframe, giving it the longest range of the family and strong hot-and-high performance. Its fuel and phase burn model is calibrated to a manufacturer-grade design mission. ETOPS-180 certified.

The stretched MAX, seating up to 220 single-class (typically ~178 to 193 in two classes). Same CFM LEAP-1B engines and fuel tanks as the MAX 8 on a heavier airframe, flown on higher-density domestic and near-international routes. Its fuel and phase burn model is calibrated to a manufacturer-grade design mission. ETOPS-180 certified.

The longest 737 MAX, seating up to 230 single-class (typically ~188 to 204 in two classes). As the heaviest of the family it trades a little range for the most seats, aimed at dense, slot-constrained short and medium routes. Same CFM LEAP-1B engines and fuel tanks as the rest of the family. Its fuel and phase burn model is calibrated to a manufacturer-grade design mission. ETOPS-180 planned under the MAX family basis (type certification pending as of mid-2026).

The best-selling commercial aircraft in history. Powered by either the CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan, delivering ~20% better fuel efficiency than the A320ceo. Dominant on European intra-continental and medium-haul routes worldwide.

The smallest member of the A320 family, nicknamed the "Baby Bus", seating up to 132 (typically ~107 to 117 in two classes). Shorter than the A319, it served niche short-haul, hot-and-high and steep-approach roles such as London City. Its fuel and phase burn model is calibrated to a manufacturer-grade design mission.

The largest member of the core A320neo family, seating up to 244 in a single class. The base A321neo (no additional tanks) covers dense short and medium-haul markets; adding centre tanks steps it up to the A321LR and A321XLR for transatlantic reach on a single aisle.

The Long Range A321neo, adding up to three additional-centre tanks and a 97-tonne take-off weight to reach 4,000 nm. It brought long, thin transatlantic routes into single-aisle economics before the XLR, and remains a capable medium and long-haul narrowbody, distinguished from the base neo by its higher take-off weight and reinforced landing gear.

The maximum-tankage A321XLR, adding an optional forward additional-centre tank on top of the permanent rear-centre tank for the highest fuel volume in the A321 family. Below a full passenger load, where the standard RCT-only XLR is tank-limited, the extra tank lets it reach farther, around 4,950 nm, at the cost of belly cargo space. Calibrated to a manufacturer-grade design mission. ETOPS-180 certified.

A category-defining aircraft. The XLR (Extra Long Range) variant of the A321 uses a rear-centre fuel tank to reach 4,700 nm, enabling true trans-Atlantic operations from the US East Coast to Western Europe on a single-aisle aircraft, opening city-pair routes previously requiring a widebody.

Boeing's composite-bodied mid-size widebody. At 7,635 nm and Mach 0.85 cruise (~488 kt TAS), the 787-9 covers virtually all trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic routes with substantial payload. ETOPS-330 certified, among the highest ratings of any commercial aircraft.

Airbus's flagship ultra-long-range widebody, built with 70% composite materials. ETOPS-370 certified, the highest rating in commercial service. Operates some of the world's longest non-stop routes including Singapore-New York (JFK) and Sydney-Dallas, both exceeding 8,000 nm.

The Ultra-Long-Range variant of the A350-900, with auxiliary centre fuel tanks raising fuel capacity to 165,000 L and MTOW to 280 t. Singapore Airlines operates seven aircraft on the world's two longest commercial flights, Singapore to Newark (SQ22/21, ~8,285 nm) and Singapore to New York JFK, in an all-premium 161-seat layout. Same airframe and Trent XWB-84 engines as the standard -900.

The stretched, larger-engined A350 variant, 7 m longer than the -900 with uprated Trent XWB-97 powerplants delivering 97,000 lb of thrust each. Higher MTOW of 322 t supports up to 369 passengers in a typical three-class layout over 8,700 nm. Operated by Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and others on flagship long-haul routes.

The corporate-jet derivative of the A350-900 XWB, offering up to 25 passengers a range of roughly 10,800 nm, far enough to connect virtually any two cities on Earth non-stop. Standard Trent XWB-84 engines and ETOPS-370 certification; differences from the airline -900 lie in cabin fit-out, fuel system, and operational empty weight. Marketed by Airbus Corporate Jets.

The longest-range production aircraft in history. Powered by the GE9X-105B1A, the largest turbofan engine ever built with a 134-inch fan diameter, the 777-9 carries up to 426 passengers over 9,350 nm. Its folding wingtips allow access to standard gates despite a 235-foot wingspan.

The re-engined A330 delivers 787-level fuel efficiency in a proven airframe. At 7,700 nm it covers most long-haul routes, bridging the gap between narrowbody and ultra-long-range widebody operations. A common ETOPS-180 operator with lower capital cost than the A350 or 787.

The airplane that started the regional-jet era, a 50-seat twinjet that let airlines fly thin, longer routes a turboprop could not. Two GE CF34-3 engines and a full-passenger range that is takeoff-weight-limited to roughly 1,600 nm. Now aging out of many fleets but still a familiar sight across North American and European regional networks.

The extra-range member of the 50-seat ERJ-145 family, adding winglets, higher-thrust Rolls-Royce AE3007 engines, and auxiliary belly tanks for roughly 2,000 nm of reach. That extended range let carriers such as ExpressJet fly the 50-seater on genuinely long, thin transcontinental routes out of hub airports.

The standard long-range 50-seat ERJ-145 and the workhorse of the family, without the XR's winglets or auxiliary tanks. Two Rolls-Royce AE3007 engines and about 1,550 nm of range made it a mainstay of US regional flying in the 2000s, flown in large numbers by carriers feeding the major hubs.

A CRJ700 airframe re-certified to just 50 seats and a lower 65,000 lb maximum takeoff weight so it fits US pilot-scope agreements, launched by a major US network carrier in 2019. The reduced seat count buys a genuine three-class regional cabin (first, extra-legroom economy, and economy) on routes a 50-seater would not otherwise support. With a full 50-passenger load it is takeoff-weight-limited to roughly 650 nm on its two GE CF34-8C5 engines; range grows quickly as payload comes off.

The stretched member of the CRJ family, commonly configured with 76 seats to fit large-jet scope agreements and a mainstay of North American regional fleets. Two GE CF34-8C5 engines and about 1,550 nm of range make it a common choice across the major US regional networks.

The workhorse of North American regional flying, seating 76 to 88 in a comfortable dual-class layout and sized to fit US pilot-scope agreements. Two GE CF34-8E engines give it around 2,060 nm of range. Flown in large numbers by the regional affiliates of the major US network carriers.

The E175 fitted with the Enhanced Wing Tip, a set of extended raked winglets that trim cruise drag for a lower fuel burn and roughly 140 nm of additional range over the standard airplane. The same comfortable 76-seat dual-class cabin, just a little more reach on the same GE CF34-8E engines.

The largest of the first-generation E-Jets, stretching the E190 to seat roughly 100 to 124 passengers. Two GE CF34-10E engines and about 2,300 nm of range let it bridge regional and small-narrowbody missions. Widely operated across Europe and South America.

The re-engined, second-generation E175, fitted with geared-turbofan Pratt & Whitney PW1700G engines and a new wing for a double-digit fuel-burn improvement. Seats around 80 to 90 with roughly 2,060 nm of range; its US entry into service has been paced by pilot scope-clause weight limits.

The flagship of the E-Jets E2 family and the largest aircraft Embraer builds, seating 120 to 146 behind two geared-turbofan PW1900G engines. Range of about 2,600 nm (up to 3,000 nm with the higher-MTOW option) lets it fly true narrowbody missions with regional-jet economics. Operated by Azul, Porter, Binter, and others.

The benchmark twin-turboprop for regional charter, air ambulance, and government operations. At 272 kt and 1,580 nm, it operates where jet economics don't make sense. Included in Great Circle Pro to show the stark contrast in range envelopes between turboprop and jet operations.

The most produced aircraft in history with over 44,000 built. Included in Great Circle Pro not as a practical planning tool but as a reference point, its 640 nm range circle illustrates the extraordinary scale difference between general aviation and commercial jet operations from any airport on Earth.

The fastest civilian aircraft in production, cruising at Mach 0.935. Its transcontinental 3,460 nm range pairs with airliner-rivaling speed, so a coast-to-coast leg closes in under four hours. A useful contrast in the library: a business jet that flies higher and faster than the airliners around it, yet stops well short of their oceanic reach.

A workhorse light jet for owner-operators and charter fleets. Its 2,040 nm range comfortably links most domestic city pairs from short runways the larger jets cannot use, making it a practical mid-point on the range chart between the entry CJ1+ and the super-midsize Citation X+.

An entry-level light jet flown single-pilot, popular for short business hops. At 1,300 nm it anchors the small end of the jet range envelope, a clean reference point for how much less reach a light jet has than the regional and narrowbody airliners it shares the ramp with.