Boeing 777-200

12 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

British Airways Boeing 777-200 in iconic Chatham Dockyard livery on final approach against a clear blue sky, classic Heathrow spotting scene.

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Aircraft

777-200 B772

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, 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

A prolific widebody long-haul workhorse, the Boeing 777-200ER helped modernize British Airways\' fleet after the 747 era.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates one of the largest 777-200ER fleets, so this is not a rare aircraft in their fleet.

Record Flights

Used on long-haul transatlantic, African, and Asian routes for British Airways, but not ULR flights exceeding 14–17 hours.

Safety & Events

BA Boeing 777s were famously involved in the safe ditching at Heathrow (BA038 in 2008, RR-powered 777-200ER).

Future Outlook

Some BA 777-200ERs are being retired, with more expected after 2025–2030 as A350s and 787s arrive. Many still active.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 800 (typical on BA 777-200ERs, cannot confirm from image)

Engine

60.9 m

Wingspan

63.7 m

Length

9,700 km (777-200ER typical for BA fleet)

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314–396 passengers (typical BA configuration: ~224-336)

Capacity

297,550 kg

MTOW

18.5 m

Height

409–436 kN (92,000–98,000 lbf) (per Trent 800 spec; not confirmed visually)

Thrust

QC/2 on arrival, QC/4 on departure (Heathrow Quota Count system); ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant

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