Aircraft Type
Boeing 757-300 “The Stretched Seven”
The Boeing 757-300 is an extended-length variant of the popular 757 family, designed to provide increased passenger capacity for high-density routes while maintaining the efficiency of the original 757 design.
The longest narrowbody airliner of its time, offering airlines a high-capacity solution for busy routes without transitioning to wide-body aircraft
Only 55 Boeing 757-300 aircraft were ever produced, making it a relatively rare variant compared to its more popular 757-200 sibling
Cabin Environment
How the Boeing 757-300 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
54.5 m
Length
38 m
Wingspan
13.6 m
Height
Performance
6,421 km
Range
850 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000
Engines
Boeing Family
Related aircraft variants
How It Compares
vs. Airbus A321
✓Longer range (6,421 km vs. typical A321 range of around 5,950 km)
✗Lower passenger capacity (289 vs. A321 which can seat up to 310)
vs. Boeing 737-900ER
✓Slightly larger cabin width providing more passenger comfort
✗Shorter range compared to the 737-900ER's extended range capabilities
vs. Airbus A320
✓Higher passenger capacity compared to standard A320
✗Slightly higher noise levels (73 dB vs. A320's typically lower noise profile)