A318 vs 767-300ER
The 767-300ER leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Airbus A318 (introduced 2003) beside the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 767-300ER (introduced 1988) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are commercial, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the 767-300ER carries more passengers. undefined
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A318 vs 767-300ER: the key differences
- The 767-300ER delivers 106% more range (A318: 3,100 nm; 767-300ER: 6,385 nm).
- The 767-300ER delivers 3% more cruise speed (A318: 447 kt; 767-300ER: 459 kt).
- The 767-300ER delivers 166% more passenger capacity (A318: 132 seats; 767-300ER: 351 seats).
- The A318 is the newer design (introduced 2003 versus 1988 for the 767-300ER), a gap of 15 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The 767-300ER is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (412,775 lbs versus 149,900 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
The 767-300ER is the stronger fit for nonstop ultra-long-haul routes — its 6,385 nm of range removes fuel stops on those legs. The A318, at 3,100 nm, is better matched to transcontinental missions, where lower trip cost counts for more than outright reach. If most of your flying sits inside the A318's range, the 767-300ER's extra capability is range you pay to carry but rarely use.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the 767-300ER leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The A318 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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A318 vs 767-300ER: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the A318 or the 767-300ER?
The 767-300ER has the longer published range — 6,385 nm versus 3,100 nm for the A318.
Does the A318 or 767-300ER seat more passengers?
The 767-300ER carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 351 seats, compared with 132 on the A318.
Which is faster, the A318 or the 767-300ER?
The 767-300ER cruises faster, at 459 kt versus 447 kt for the A318.
Which is newer, the A318 or the 767-300ER?
The A318 is the newer design, introduced in 2003 versus 1988 for the 767-300ER.
Is the A318 or the 767-300ER the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the 767-300ER is the larger aircraft — 412,775 lbs versus 149,900 lbs for the A318.
Should I buy the A318 or the 767-300ER?
On published specifications the 767-300ER leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The A318 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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