A220-300 vs 717-200
The A220-300 leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Airbus A220-300 (introduced 2016) against the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 717-200 (introduced 1999) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are commercial, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the A220-300 has the advantage. undefined
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A220-300 vs 717-200: the key differences
- The A220-300 delivers 65% more range (A220-300: 3,400 nm; 717-200: 2,060 nm).
- The A220-300 delivers 11% more cruise speed (A220-300: 487 kt; 717-200: 438 kt).
- The A220-300 delivers 19% more passenger capacity (A220-300: 160 seats; 717-200: 134 seats).
- The A220-300 is the newer design (introduced 2016 versus 1999 for the 717-200), a gap of 17 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The A220-300 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (167,551 lbs versus 121,000 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 A220-300 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?
On published specifications the A220-300 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 717-200 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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A220-300 vs 717-200: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the A220-300 or the 717-200?
The A220-300 has the longer published range — 3,400 nm versus 2,060 nm for the 717-200.
Does the A220-300 or 717-200 seat more passengers?
The A220-300 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 160 seats, compared with 134 on the 717-200.
Which is faster, the A220-300 or the 717-200?
The A220-300 cruises faster, at 487 kt versus 438 kt for the 717-200.
Which is newer, the A220-300 or the 717-200?
The A220-300 is the newer design, introduced in 2016 versus 1999 for the 717-200.
Is the A220-300 or the 717-200 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the A220-300 is the larger aircraft — 167,551 lbs versus 121,000 lbs for the 717-200.
Should I buy the A220-300 or the 717-200?
On published specifications the A220-300 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 717-200 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the A220-300 vs 717-200?
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.