Boeing 777-300ER

12 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER (HL8346) on approach featuring the '200th Boeing' badge, beautifully framed against dramatic clouds.

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Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Amazing shot!

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Aircraft

777-300ER B77W

Korean Air (standard livery with \'200th Boeing\' badge near nose)

HL8346

Registration

Airline

Korean Air

KAL / KE

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

4 badges earned

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Korean Air is a major long-haul operator of the 777-300ER, a globally significant twinjet; this 777 is marked as the airline’s 200th Boeing aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

Korean Air operates 26 777-300ERs; Globally, over 800 are in service — not rare, but Korean Air’s 200th Boeing is special.

Record Flights

777-300ERs are used on many of the world\'s longest routes, though not usually the very longest (A350-900ULR/777-200LR niche).

Safety & Events

No known major incidents specific to this airframe (HL8346). The 777-300ER has an excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Active service as of 2024; 777-300ER likely to be replaced by new twinjets (787, 777X, A350) over next 10-20 years.

Specifications

GE90-115B

Engine

64.8 meters

Wingspan

73.9 meters

Length

13,650 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314-396 passengers (typical 368 in three-class KAL configuration)

Capacity

351,500 kg

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

512 kN (115,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (typical departure 89-97 dB)

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