Boeing 777-200ER

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14 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

KLM Boeing 777-200ER (PH-BQG) on final approach, showing iconic KLM livery and distinctive raked wingtips.

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Aircraft

777-200ER B772

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines standard livery

PH-BQG

Registration

Airline

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM / KL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports 018

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Great side profile of the KLM 777; soft overcast light mutes the blue a bit, but framing and sharpness are spot-on!

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 777-200ER is a pioneering long-haul twinjet and was the first 777 variant to enter service in 1997, offering exceptional range for a twin-engine airliner.

Fleet Rarity

KLM operates a moderate-sized fleet of 777-200ERs (about 15 in mid-2020s), not particularly rare globally but increasingly replaced by newer types.

Record Flights

Used by multiple airlines on ultra-long-haul routes in the early 2000s and 2010s; not the longest-range variant, but part of the aircraft family that set ETOPS records.

Safety & Events

The 777 has a strong safety record, with few hull losses mostly involving other variants. KLM’s 777 fleet is known for excellent operational reliability.

Future Outlook

Active; likely to remain flying for KLM for several more years, but will gradually be replaced by newer A350 or 787 models.

Specifications

GE90-94B

Engine

60.93 m

Wingspan

63.73 m

Length

13,080 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314 passengers

Capacity

297,550 kg

MTOW

18.51 m

Height

413 kN (92,000 lbf)

Thrust

QC2 (approach), QC1 (departure) ICAO Chapter 4

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