Boeing 777-200ER

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A Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (AP-BGL) rotates at golden hour, departing from London Heathrow with the control tower in the background.

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Aircraft

777-200ER B772

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) standard livery

AP-BGL

Registration

Airline

Pakistan International Airlines

PIA / PK

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Golden Hour Glory, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 95.0

Exceptional clarity, golden light, and dramatic control tower backdrop make this a truly striking rotation shot!

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 777-200ER is the extended-range version of the original 777-200 and one of the world\'s first twinjets designed for long haul, ETOPS-certified flights.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a few 777-200ERs in PIA\'s fleet; global fleet is fairly common but individual airline fleets may be small.

Record Flights

The 777-200ER has been used for very long haul flights, including Karachi-Toronto and Islamabad-London routes operated by PIA.

Safety & Events

PIA\'s 777 fleet has been involved in routine long-haul operations connecting Pakistan with North America and Europe; no major incidents for AP-BGL noted.

Future Outlook

As of early 2024, AP-BGL is still in active service, but older 777s may be considered for replacement in the coming years.

Specifications

General Electric GE90-94B

Engine

60.93 meters

Wingspan

63.73 meters

Length

13,080 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314 passengers (typical airline configuration)

Capacity

297,550 kg

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

415 kN (93,700 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (older airframes may not meet Chapter 4)

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