A330-800neo vs 767-300ER
The A330-800neo leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Airbus A330-800neo (introduced 2020) against the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 767-300ER (introduced 1988) 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 A330-800neo has the advantage. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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A330-800neo vs 767-300ER: the key differences
- The A330-800neo delivers 28% more range (A330-800neo: 8,150 nm; 767-300ER: 6,385 nm).
- The A330-800neo delivers 6% more cruise speed (A330-800neo: 487 kt; 767-300ER: 459 kt).
- The A330-800neo delivers 16% more passenger capacity (A330-800neo: 406 seats; 767-300ER: 351 seats).
- The A330-800neo is the newer design (introduced 2020 versus 1988 for the 767-300ER), a gap of 32 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The A330-800neo is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (514,000 lbs versus 412,775 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 nonstop ultra-long-haul routes, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the A330-800neo 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 A330-800neo leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 767-300ER 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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A330-800neo vs 767-300ER: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the A330-800neo or the 767-300ER?
The A330-800neo has the longer published range — 8,150 nm versus 6,385 nm for the 767-300ER.
Does the A330-800neo or 767-300ER seat more passengers?
The A330-800neo carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 406 seats, compared with 351 on the 767-300ER.
Which is faster, the A330-800neo or the 767-300ER?
The A330-800neo cruises faster, at 487 kt versus 459 kt for the 767-300ER.
Which is newer, the A330-800neo or the 767-300ER?
The A330-800neo is the newer design, introduced in 2020 versus 1988 for the 767-300ER.
Is the A330-800neo or the 767-300ER the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the A330-800neo is the larger aircraft — 514,000 lbs versus 412,775 lbs for the 767-300ER.
Should I buy the A330-800neo or the 767-300ER?
On published specifications the A330-800neo leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 767-300ER 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 A330-800neo vs 767-300ER?
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.