Boeing 777-200ER

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13 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

KLM Asia Boeing 777-200ER PH-BQN on approach, featuring the rare KLM Asia livery used for flights to Taiwan.

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Aircraft

Airline

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM / KL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Excellent profile shot of KLM Asia; neutral sky keeps the focus on the aircraft, though lighting is a bit flat.

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

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Aviation History

The Boeing 777-200ER is an early version of Boeing\'s popular long-haul twinjet, notable for opening up ultra-long range twins for airlines worldwide. KLM Asia is a sub-brand created to ensure politically neutral operations to Taiwan.

Fleet Rarity

KLM Asia operates only a handful of 777-200ERs under the Asia sub-brand, making this livery relatively rare compared to standard KLM mainline.

Record Flights

Used on long-range routes between Europe and East Asia; 777-200ER was the first 777 variant to enter service and was a leader in early non-stop trans-pacific flights.

Safety & Events

The 777-200ER is known for a strong safety record, though KLM Asia\'s fleet has not been involved in major incidents.

Future Outlook

Still active as of 2024, with gradual fleet retirement or replacement expected post-2025.

Specifications

General Electric GE90-94B

Engine

60.93 meters

Wingspan

63.73 meters

Length

13,080 kilometers

Range

905 kilometers per hour

Speed

314 passengers

Capacity

297,550 kilograms

MTOW

18.52 meters

Height

409 kN (92,000 lbf)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards (~89-94 EPNdB depending on configuration)

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