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757-200 cost of ownership

What does it cost to own and operate the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 757-200? The calculator below estimates annual cost and fully-burdened cost per flight hour, pre-filled with assumptions typical for its class and fully editable to your operation.

Class
Commercial
Engines
2 × Turbofan
Seats
239
Max range
3,915 nm

Your assumptions

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Cost per flight hour
$6,893
fully-burdened
Annual operating cost
$1,749,000
fixed + variable
Annual fixed cost
$545,000
Variable cost / hour
$3,010

Where the money goes (annual)

  • Other$1,387,293
  • Maintenance$520,000
  • Fuel$480,000
  • Crew$280,000
  • Insurance$90,000
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The complete ownership & ROI analysis

The figures above are indicative. The complete model — built on verified data and current market pricing for a specific aircraft, and extended to financing, charter economics, a five-year projection and full ROI, NPV and IRR analysis — is prepared for our members and partners.

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These figures are indicative — class-typical starting values for the 757-200, not its price or a quotation. A precise, data-backed analysis with current market pricing is available through a HangarMart membership on the 757-200 page, or prepared with our advisors.

About the 757-200

The Boeing Commercial Airplanes 757-200 is a commercial airliner from the Boeing 757 family that entered service in 1983 and is a long-serving design with a deep support and parts network. Developed in the United States, it is built for high-capacity scheduled passenger service.

On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 3,915 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 458 knots. It seats up to 239 passengers and is powered by 2 Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines.

Its 3,915 nm range makes it well matched to long-haul and transoceanic missions. It is flown by a two-pilot crew and is approved for IFR flight. For buyers weighing the 757-200, compare its specifications and operating profile against the closest alternatives below before requesting a quote.

757-200 cost of ownership: FAQs

How much does it cost to own a 757-200?

Total cost of ownership for the 757-200 depends mostly on how much you fly it. The largest drivers are crew, the engine/maintenance program, fuel, insurance and hangarage. Enter your own annual hours in the calculator above for an estimated annual cost and a fully-burdened cost per flight hour, then talk to our advisors for a precise model built on current market data.

What is the 757-200's operating cost per flight hour?

Hourly cost is driven by fuel burn, engine and airframe maintenance programs, and reserves. As a commercial with turbofan powerplant, the 757-200 sits in that class's cost band — variable (hourly) costs rise with utilisation while fixed costs are spread across more hours. Use the calculator to see the cost per hour at your expected annual hours.

What are the biggest costs of owning a 757-200?

Ownership costs split into fixed costs that you pay regardless of flying (crew salaries, insurance, hangar, management and scheduled maintenance reserves) and variable costs that scale with hours flown (fuel, engine-program charges and maintenance). For a commercial like the 757-200, crew and the engine program are typically among the largest line items.

Is it cheaper to charter or to own a 757-200?

At low or variable annual utilisation, chartering or leasing is usually more economical because you avoid the fixed costs of ownership; above a breakeven level of annual hours, owning the 757-200 tends to win. Model your hours in the calculator, then compare against our charter and leasing options to find your breakeven.

Are these 757-200 cost figures exact?

No — the defaults are indicative, class-typical starting values, not the price of the 757-200 or a quotation. They are there so the estimate is sensible for the aircraft's class; adjust every input to your operation. A precise, data-backed ownership model with current market pricing is available through our acquisition advisory team.

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