A330-800neo vs 787-10 Dreamliner
The 787-10 Dreamliner leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
The Airbus A330-800neo (introduced 2020) and the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 787-10 Dreamliner (introduced 2018) 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 A330-800neo has the advantage. The spec-by-spec breakdown below is followed by a mission-fit read and a buyer's recommendation.
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A330-800neo vs 787-10 Dreamliner: the key differences
- The A330-800neo delivers 27% more range (A330-800neo: 8,150 nm; 787-10 Dreamliner: 6,430 nm).
- The 787-10 Dreamliner delivers 0% more cruise speed (A330-800neo: 487 kt; 787-10 Dreamliner: 488 kt).
- The 787-10 Dreamliner delivers 8% more passenger capacity (A330-800neo: 406 seats; 787-10 Dreamliner: 440 seats).
- The A330-800neo is the newer design (introduced 2020 versus 2018 for the 787-10 Dreamliner), a gap of 2 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The 787-10 Dreamliner is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (560,000 lbs versus 514,000 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 nonstop ultra-long-haul routes, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the 787-10 Dreamliner 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 A330-800neo when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the 787-10 Dreamliner when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the 787-10 Dreamliner 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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A330-800neo vs 787-10 Dreamliner: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the A330-800neo or the 787-10 Dreamliner?
The A330-800neo has the longer published range — 8,150 nm versus 6,430 nm for the 787-10 Dreamliner.
Does the A330-800neo or 787-10 Dreamliner seat more passengers?
The 787-10 Dreamliner carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 440 seats, compared with 406 on the A330-800neo.
Which is faster, the A330-800neo or the 787-10 Dreamliner?
The 787-10 Dreamliner cruises faster, at 488 kt versus 487 kt for the A330-800neo.
Which is newer, the A330-800neo or the 787-10 Dreamliner?
The A330-800neo is the newer design, introduced in 2020 versus 2018 for the 787-10 Dreamliner.
Is the A330-800neo or the 787-10 Dreamliner the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the 787-10 Dreamliner is the larger aircraft — 560,000 lbs versus 514,000 lbs for the A330-800neo.
Should I buy the A330-800neo or the 787-10 Dreamliner?
Choose the A330-800neo when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the 787-10 Dreamliner when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the 787-10 Dreamliner 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 A330-800neo vs 787-10 Dreamliner?
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.