717-200 vs 757-200
The 757-200 leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
The Boeing Commercial Airplanes 717-200 (introduced 1999) and the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 757-200 (introduced 1983) 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 757-200 has the advantage. undefined
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717-200 vs 757-200: the key differences
- The 757-200 delivers 90% more range (717-200: 2,060 nm; 757-200: 3,915 nm).
- The 757-200 delivers 5% more cruise speed (717-200: 438 kt; 757-200: 458 kt).
- The 757-200 delivers 78% more passenger capacity (717-200: 134 seats; 757-200: 239 seats).
- The 717-200 is the newer design (introduced 1999 versus 1983 for the 757-200), a gap of 16 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The 757-200 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (255,000 lbs versus 121,000 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
The 757-200 is the stronger fit for long-haul and transatlantic missions — its 3,915 nm of range removes fuel stops on those legs. The 717-200, at 2,060 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 717-200's range, the 757-200's extra capability is range you pay to carry but rarely use.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the 757-200 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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717-200 vs 757-200: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the 717-200 or the 757-200?
The 757-200 has the longer published range — 3,915 nm versus 2,060 nm for the 717-200.
Does the 717-200 or 757-200 seat more passengers?
The 757-200 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 239 seats, compared with 134 on the 717-200.
Which is faster, the 717-200 or the 757-200?
The 757-200 cruises faster, at 458 kt versus 438 kt for the 717-200.
Which is newer, the 717-200 or the 757-200?
The 717-200 is the newer design, introduced in 1999 versus 1983 for the 757-200.
Is the 717-200 or the 757-200 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the 757-200 is the larger aircraft — 255,000 lbs versus 121,000 lbs for the 717-200.
Should I buy the 717-200 or the 757-200?
On published specifications the 757-200 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 717-200 vs 757-200?
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