Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-300 “Workhorse of the Skies”
The Boeing 767-300 is a versatile wide-body twin-engine jet airliner that played a crucial role in transforming medium to long-haul commercial aviation, offering exceptional fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.
IATA763ICAOB763ManufacturerBoeingScore6.40/10Range11,070 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators12
Pioneering twin-engine long-distance routes and enabling Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS), which revolutionized transoceanic flight capabilities
The Boeing 767 was the first wide-body twinjet to receive ETOPS certification, allowing it to fly long routes over water with only two engines, which was previously only possible for four-engine aircraft
Cabin Environment
How the Boeing 767-300 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
54.94 m
Length
47.57 m
Wingspan
16.54 m
Height
Performance
11,070 km
Range
850 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or General Electric CF6
Engines
Boeing Family
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How It Compares
vs. Airbus A330-300
✓Potentially lower operating costs for Boeing 767-300
✗Slightly longer range for Airbus A330-300
vs. McDonnell Douglas MD-11
✓More modern design and potentially better fuel efficiency for Boeing 767-300
✗Larger passenger capacity for MD-11
vs. Airbus A310
✓More recent production and potentially improved avionics for Boeing 767-300
✗Slightly more compact size for Airbus A310 which might be beneficial for certain routes