A220-100 vs C919
The A220-100 leads, topping 3 of 7 compared metrics.
The Airbus A220-100 (introduced 2016) and the COMAC C919 (introduced 2023) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are commercial, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the A220-100 has the advantage. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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A220-100 vs C919: the key differences
- The A220-100 delivers 55% more range (A220-100: 3,400 nm; C919: 2,200 nm).
- The A220-100 delivers 9% more cruise speed (A220-100: 487 kt; C919: 447 kt).
- The C919 delivers 42% more passenger capacity (A220-100: 135 seats; C919: 192 seats).
- The C919 is the newer design (introduced 2023 versus 2016 for the A220-100), a gap of 7 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The C919 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (158,700 lbs versus 149,914 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for transcontinental missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the C919 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
Choose the A220-100 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the C919 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the A220-100 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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A220-100 vs C919: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the A220-100 or the C919?
The A220-100 has the longer published range — 3,400 nm versus 2,200 nm for the C919.
Does the A220-100 or C919 seat more passengers?
The C919 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 192 seats, compared with 135 on the A220-100.
Which is faster, the A220-100 or the C919?
The A220-100 cruises faster, at 487 kt versus 447 kt for the C919.
Which is newer, the A220-100 or the C919?
The C919 is the newer design, introduced in 2023 versus 2016 for the A220-100.
Is the A220-100 or the C919 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the C919 is the larger aircraft — 158,700 lbs versus 149,914 lbs for the A220-100.
Should I buy the A220-100 or the C919?
Choose the A220-100 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the C919 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the A220-100 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the A220-100 vs C919?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.