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Boeing 777-300ER B77W
The Boeing 777-300ER is a stretched, extended-range 777 seating about 350 to 400 passengers, powered by the GE90-115B, among the most powerful jet engines ever certified. It became the world's dominant long-haul widebody in the 2010s. It is one of the largest twin-engine aircraft in service.
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- B77W
- First flight
- 2003
- Typical cruise
- 490 kt / 564 mph
- Service ceiling
- 43,100 ft
- Range
- 7,370 nm / 8,481 mi
- Capacity
- 350-400 seats
- Length
- 73.9 m / 242 ft
- Wingspan
- 64.8 m / 213 ft
Engines: 2 x GE90-115B turbofans. Family: 777. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
American and United fly the 777-300ER on flagship routes to London, Tokyo and other major cities, and dozens of foreign airlines, including Emirates, Air France and Cathay Pacific, bring it into US gateways daily.
Main US operators: American Airlines, United Airlines.
How to recognize a 777-300ER
- Extremely long fuselage, about 74 m, with two enormous engines.
- Raked, swept-back wingtips with no winglets.
- Six-wheel main landing gear and a knife-edge tail cone.
- Visibly longer than a 777-200 or A350-900 when seen side by side.
How it looks on a flight tracker
Cruises around FL320 to FL400 at 460 to 590 kt. Common callsigns include AAL, UAL, UAE, AFR and CPA, often on the longest legs on the map.
History
The 777-300ER entered service with Air France in 2004. More than 800 have been delivered, and many older examples are being converted to freighters.
Where 777-300ERs are right now
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What is the ICAO code for the Boeing 777-300ER?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Boeing 777-300ER is B77W. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the 777-300ER fly?
The Boeing 777-300ER typically cruises at about 490 knots true airspeed (about 564 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the 777-300ER fly?
Its service ceiling is about 43,100 ft.