Boeing 777-200ER

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Light shining on this one at SFO

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Aircraft

777-200ER B772

United Airlines \'Evo Blue\' (current livery)

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 71.0

Nice angle and profile but backlighting and glare obscure details; a sharper, brighter exposure would really pop.

Location

San Francisco International Airport

SFO/KSFO

37.6198, -122.3750

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San Francisco International Airport SFO

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most important long-haul wide-body twinjets, backbone of United’s international fleet since the 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 70 Boeing 777s in the United fleet, of which about half are 777-200/200ERs. Not rare in their fleet or globally.

Record Flights

Used on transpacific and transatlantic routes, sometimes on domestic high-capacity routes within the U.S.

Safety & Events

Some United 777s have been involved in high-profile incidents, such as engine shutdowns; United 777s were grounded after a PW4000 uncontained engine failure in 2021 (only those with that engine type).

Future Outlook

United is expected to retain 777-200s for several more years, after which they may be replaced by newer widebodies.

Specifications

GE90-94B or PW4090 (United has both types on 777-200ERs; specific engine not clearly visible)

Engine

60.9 m

Wingspan

63.7 m

Length

13,080 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314-396 passengers (typical United configuration: 276-317 seats)

Capacity

297,550 kg

MTOW

18.5 m

Height

343-413 kN (varies by engine)

Thrust

Approx. 89-93 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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