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Boeing 777-200 ​

Boeing · B772

Long-range twin that reshaped international flying. Emirates, United, and All Nippon Airways are major operators.

A RECAT B jet with 2 engines. Cruises at about 460 kts. Requires about 18.8k ft of field length for takeoff. Generates significant wake turbulence for following traffic.

2x JetHeavyRECAT BFL430 ceilingILS capable

Boeing 777-200

Photo: Amayagan · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance ​

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryB (Upper heavy)
Service ceiling43,000 ft (FL430)
Max climb rate3,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope ​

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed125 kts
Landing speed140 kts
Cruise speed~460 kts TAS
Maximum speed~490 kts TAS

Runway requirements ​

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length18,836 ft / 3.10 nm / 5,741 m
Landing field length10,092 ft / 1.66 nm / 3,076 m

Equipment ​

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category9

Where you'll see it ​

The Boeing 777-200 flies with American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air France among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, Paris, London, Amsterdam airspace.


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