Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental

Janik 🇩🇪

01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental in striking retro livery, photographed on tow at Frankfurt Airport.

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Katl_spotter13 · 01 Jun 2026

Great photo 📸

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Boeing Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (foreground, Lufthansa), Boeing 787-9 (background, El Al)

Aircraft

747-8 Intercontinental B748

Lufthansa 1970s retro livery

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Golden Hour Glory, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Crisp 747 retro livery shot; partial windshield glare at bottom slightly detracts from an otherwise strong frame.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

Open map

Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Last passenger variant of the iconic Boeing 747 series; Lufthansa is the largest 747-8I operator and one of few airlines flying the passenger 747-8.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa is the largest operator of 747-8I, but fewer than 40 passenger 747-8s are in service worldwide.

Record Flights

Used on long-haul flagship routes such as Frankfurt to Los Angeles, New York, Hong Kong.

Safety & Events

No major incidents unique to Lufthansa\'s 747-8I fleet as of 2024; retro livery applied for special commemorations.

Future Outlook

Still flying as of 2024; expected to remain in service into the late 2020s.

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 meters

Wingspan

76.3 meters

Length

14,320 km

Range

917 km/h

Speed

467 passengers (typical 3-class layout)

Capacity

447,700 kg

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

293 kN (66,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85 dB on takeoff at sideline

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