Boeing 777 -224(ER)

29 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

A United Airlines Boeing 777-224(ER) in Star Alliance livery at the gate in bright daylight. This classic 'Queen of the Skies' is a favorite among aviation enthusiasts and was once a cornerstone of United's long-haul international fleet.

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Judge Dredd · 02 Apr 2026

Caught her in Sydney ! https://app.planespot.app/app/spotting.php?uuid=632F0393-76BD-4025-99DC-0D4CE1F12B46

User · 29 Mar 2026

@GE90FAN You\'re right. AI didn\'t do a great job identifying the right aircraft!

GE90FAN · 29 Mar 2026

Ope! Thats a 777

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Aircraft

777 -224(ER) B772

Star Alliance (United Airlines)

N76021

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

6 badges earned

Location

San Francisco International Airport

SFO/KSFO

37.6198, -122.3750

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San Francisco International Airport SFO

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic member of the Boeing 747 family, which revolutionized long-haul travel; the United 747 fleet was a staple on Pacific and European routes for decades.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from United Airlines service, with very few passenger 747-400s operating globally.

Record Flights

Flew many of United’s longest transpacific and transatlantic routes, including SFO-HKG, SFO-LHR.

Safety & Events

United’s 747s were famously retired in 2017, marking the end of the airline’s use of the type; featured in United\'s farewell tour.

Future Outlook

Most remaining airframes scrapped, museum, or converted to freighter use.

Specifications

GE90-92B

Engine

64.44 m

Wingspan

70.67 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

374 passengers (typical United international configuration)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.41 m

Height

56,750 lbf (252.5 kN) per engine

Thrust

QC2 (approach; ICAO Chapter 3 standards)

Noise