Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-700 “Baby Boeing”
The Boeing 737-700 is a popular narrow-body commercial passenger aircraft that has been a workhorse for many airlines worldwide, known for its reliability, efficiency, and versatility in short to medium-haul routes.
IATA73GICAOB737ManufacturerBoeingScore6.60/10Range6,370 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators30
The Boeing 737-700 is the most successful variant of the Next Generation (NG) 737 family, revolutionizing short-haul air travel with its fuel-efficient design and widespread adoption by airlines globally
The 737-700 was the launch variant for the Boeing 737 Next Generation series and became the backbone of many low-cost carrier fleets, including Southwest Airlines, which operates one of the largest 737-700 fleets in the world
Cabin Environment
How the Boeing 737-700 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
39.5 m
Length
35.8 m
Wingspan
12.5 m
Height
Performance
6,370 km
Range
842 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× CFM International CFM56-7B
Engines
Boeing Family
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How It Compares
vs. Airbus A320
✓Slightly longer range (6370 km vs 6100 km)
✗Potentially more modern cabin design and newer avionics
vs. Embraer E175
✓Higher passenger capacity (149 vs 76)
✗Lower fuel efficiency for shorter regional routes
vs. Airbus A319
✓Marginally longer range
✗Potentially lower operating economics on some routes