Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Boeing · B788
Composite dreamliner that opened new point-to-point long-haul routes. All Nippon Airways was the first operator in 2011.
A heavy twin-engine jet. Cruises at Mach 0.85. Requires about 19.4k ft of field length for takeoff. Generates significant wake turbulence for following traffic.
2x JetHeavyRECAT BFL430 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Jet |
| Weight class | Heavy (H) |
| RECAT-EU category | B (Upper heavy) |
| Service ceiling | 43,000 ft (FL430) |
| Max climb rate | 2,700 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 120 kts |
| Landing speed | 130 kts |
| Cruise speed | M0.85 (~487 kts TAS) |
| Maximum speed | M0.90 (~516 kts TAS) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 19,443 ft / 3.20 nm / 5,926 m |
| Landing field length | 10,560 ft / 1.74 nm / 3,219 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 7 |
Where you'll see it
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flies with American Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, London, Doha, Toronto airspace.