Aircraft Type
Boeing 767 “Workhorse of the Skies”
The Boeing 767 is a versatile widebody airliner that revolutionized medium to long-haul commercial aviation, playing a crucial role in transatlantic and transcontinental routes with its fuel efficiency and range capabilities.
IATA767ICAOB767ManufacturerBoeingScore5.75/10Range9,400 kmStatusOut of ProductionOperators12
Pioneered two-engine design for long-distance routes, enabling more economical and efficient transoceanic flights during the 1980s and 1990s
The Boeing 767 was the first twin-engine airliner approved for extended-range twin-engine operational performance standards (ETOPS), allowing it to fly routes far from diversion airports over oceans and remote areas
Cabin Environment
How the Boeing 767 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
54.94 m
Length
47.57 m
Wingspan
16.54 m
Height
Performance
9,400 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
✓Slightly longer range (9400 km vs 9000 km)
✗Generally more modern design and updated avionics
vs. McDonnell Douglas DC-10
✓More modern technology and lower noise levels
✗Larger cargo and fuel capacity
vs. Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
✓More efficient fuel consumption
✗Slightly more spacious cabin configuration