Boeing · B778 · IATA 778

Boeing 777-8 specs, size & range

The Boeing 777-8 (ICAO code B778, IATA 778) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the heavy wake-turbulence category. It is 69.8 m long, a 71.8 m wingspan and a maximum take-off weight of 351,500 kg.

Landplane with 2 jet engines Wake category: Heavy Airliners & big jets

777-8 specifications

Length: 69.80 m (229.0 ft)
Wingspan: 71.75 m (235.4 ft)
Height: 19.48 m (63.9 ft)
Wing area: 466.6 m² (5,022 sq ft)
Fuselage width: 6.20 m
Fuselage height: 6.20 m
Max take-off weight: 351,500 kg (774,924 lb)
Fuel capacity: 198,000 L (52,306 US gal)

The Boeing 777-8 is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Boeing. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code B778, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code 778. It belongs to the heavy wake-turbulence category, so aircraft landing or taking off behind it must keep extra separation.

777-8 size and dimensions

The 777-8 is 69.80 m (229.0 ft) long, has a wingspan of 71.75 m and stands 19.48 m tall. That makes it the #10 longest of 67 airliners & big jets in our database — longer than 85% of them. Its fuselage is 6.20 m wide, wide enough for a twin-aisle cabin. With 466.6 m² of wing, the wing loading at maximum weight is about 753 kg/m².

777-8 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 351,500 kg (774,924 lb). Among airliners & big jets it ranks #8 of 69 by weight. The tanks hold 198,000 litres (52,306 US gallons), about 158.4 tonnes of jet fuel.