Boeing 777-300ER

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01 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

China Eastern 777-300

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GE90FAN · 01 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

777-300ER B77W

Standard China Eastern Airlines livery

Airline

China Eastern Airlines

CES / MU

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 777-300ER is a highly successful twin-engined long-haul widebody, backbone of many international fleets; launched in 2004.

Fleet Rarity

China Eastern operates one of the larger 777-300ER fleets in China; globally, the -300ER is a common, workhorse long-haul jet.

Record Flights

Commonly operates long-haul routes of 12-15 hours, including China-Europe, China-North America; occasionally used on ultra-long-haul sectors.

Safety & Events

Generally strong safety record; notable for involvement in several high-profile long-haul/emergency flights but no major China Eastern 777-300ER incidents.

Future Outlook

Still flying and in active service as of 2024; likely to remain in fleets through late 2020s/early 2030s.

Specifications

GE90-115B

Engine

64.8 meters

Wingspan

73.9 meters

Length

13,650 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

368 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

351,534 kg

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

115,300 lbf (513 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 / approximately 85-90 dB on takeoff

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