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07 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

The 747-8 is immediately recognizable by its lengthened fuselage and raked wingtips. Lufthansa is the largest operator of the passenger variant.

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747-8 Intercontinental B748

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental is the largest and most advanced variant of the Boeing 747, and Lufthansa is its primary passenger operator.

Fleet Rarity

One of only 19 B747-8Is in Lufthansa's fleet; only a handful of airlines operate the 747-8 Intercontinental as a passenger aircraft.

Record Flights

Has operated some of the longest scheduled 747 flights, such as FRA-HND and FRA-LAX.

Safety & Events

No major hull-losses; used for notable repatriation flights during COVID-19 pandemic.

Future Outlook

Still flying; likely to be retired in the next decade as Lufthansa transitions to newer twinjets.

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 m

Wingspan

76.3 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

917 km/h

Speed

467 passengers (typical 3-class config)

Capacity

447,700 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

66,500 lbf (296 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (varies by configuration, generally ~90-95 EPNdB on sideline measurement)

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