Boeing 747-400

Maulin_Agrawal 🇺🇸

27 Mar 2026 · © Maulin Agrawal

A British Airways Boeing 747-400 in special Oneworld alliance livery at the gate.

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Axel · 05 Aug 2026

The last time British Airways flew a Boeing 747 to Miami was on April 5–6, 2020. This was historic, marking British Airways\' final scheduled passenger flight for the Boeing 747 type (operated by aircraft G-CIVB), flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) back to London Heathrow (LHR).

Maulin_Agrawal · 01 Apr 2026

Ikr I love the alliance liveries

Judge Dredd · 27 Mar 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

747-400 B744

Oneworld Alliance (British Airways)

G-CIVP

Registration

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone 8

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Location

Miami International Airport

MIA/KMIA

25.7937, -80.2792

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Miami International Airport MIA

Airport

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Aviation History

The 747-400 is an iconic long-haul widebody and was British Airways\' flagship for many years, recognized for its \'Queen of the Skies\' status. The Oneworld livery signifies BA\'s alliance membership.

Fleet Rarity

Last years of service saw fewer than 30 BA 747-400s flying. All retired from BA by mid-2020.

Record Flights

Flown on ultra-long-haul routes such as London-Sydney (as part of Kangaroo Route). Sometimes used for high-profile operations and relief flights.

Safety & Events

BA 747-400s have featured in several notable events, including repatriation flights and last passenger runs during fleet retirement in 2020.

Future Outlook

Retired from BA passenger service; some 747-400s still operate as freighters globally, but global passenger use is nearly extinct.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H-T

Engine

64.4 m

Wingspan

70.7 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

920 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (3-class typical)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

252 kN (56,500 lbf) each

Thrust

QC2 (departure), QC0.5 (arrival), ICAO Chapter 3

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