Boeing Commercial Airplanes
737-800
The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling variant of the 737 Next Generation family, certificated in 1998 and entering service with Hapag-Lloyd Flug. Capable of carrying up to 189 passengers, it dominates the global narrowbody market and serves as the backbone of fleets for Southwest, Ryanair, and hundreds of other carriers. Blended winglets significantly extend range and reduce fuel burn compared to the original 737-400.
- Up to 189 seats in single-class layout
- Range up to 3,115 nm with winglets
- World's most-delivered commercial jetliner variant
- CFM56-7B engines with blended winglets
- High dispatch reliability above 99%
- Common type rating across all 737NG variants
737-800 key specifications
- Range
- 3,115 nm
- Cruise speed
- 453 kts
- Passengers
- up to 189
- Max take-off weight
- 174,200 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Turbofan
About the 737-800
The Boeing Commercial Airplanes 737-800 is a commercial airliner from the Boeing 737 Next Generation family that entered service in 1998 and is an established, widely-supported design. Developed in the United States, it is built for high-capacity scheduled passenger service.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 3,115 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 453 knots. It seats up to 189 passengers and is powered by 2 CFM International CFM56-7B27/B27E engines.
Its 3,115 nm range makes it well matched to transcontinental missions without a fuel stop. It is flown by a two-pilot crew and is approved for IFR flight. Before committing to the 737-800, weigh it against the closest alternatives below and talk to an advisor about acquisition and operating costs.
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How the 737-800 compares
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