A330-800neo vs 787-8 Dreamliner
The 787-8 Dreamliner leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Airbus A330-800neo (introduced 2020) beside the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 787-8 Dreamliner (introduced 2011) 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 A330-800neo carries more passengers. undefined
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A330-800neo vs 787-8 Dreamliner: the key differences
- The A330-800neo delivers 12% more range (A330-800neo: 8,150 nm; 787-8 Dreamliner: 7,305 nm).
- The 787-8 Dreamliner delivers 0% more cruise speed (A330-800neo: 487 kt; 787-8 Dreamliner: 488 kt).
- The A330-800neo delivers 13% more passenger capacity (A330-800neo: 406 seats; 787-8 Dreamliner: 359 seats).
- The A330-800neo is the newer design (introduced 2020 versus 2011 for the 787-8 Dreamliner), a gap of 9 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 502,500 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 787-8 Dreamliner 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 787-8 Dreamliner: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the A330-800neo or the 787-8 Dreamliner?
The A330-800neo has the longer published range — 8,150 nm versus 7,305 nm for the 787-8 Dreamliner.
Does the A330-800neo or 787-8 Dreamliner seat more passengers?
The A330-800neo carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 406 seats, compared with 359 on the 787-8 Dreamliner.
Which is faster, the A330-800neo or the 787-8 Dreamliner?
The 787-8 Dreamliner cruises faster, at 488 kt versus 487 kt for the A330-800neo.
Which is newer, the A330-800neo or the 787-8 Dreamliner?
The A330-800neo is the newer design, introduced in 2020 versus 2011 for the 787-8 Dreamliner.
Is the A330-800neo or the 787-8 Dreamliner the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the A330-800neo is the larger aircraft — 514,000 lbs versus 502,500 lbs for the 787-8 Dreamliner.
Should I buy the A330-800neo or the 787-8 Dreamliner?
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 787-8 Dreamliner 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 787-8 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.