Boeing 747-8F

Zach Lien 🇺🇸

23 May 2026 · © ZPL

Cargolux 747 taking off from KIND on Runway 23R

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Aircraft

747-8F B748

Cargolux standard livery

LX-VCG

Registration

Airline

Cargolux Airlines International

CLX / CV

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Golden Hour Glory, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Nice Cargolux 747 in profile with soft golden hour light; a bit soft on details and cranes in the background draw the eye.

Location

Indianapolis International Airport

IND/KIND

39.7173, -86.2944

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Indianapolis International Airport IND

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-8F is the latest and largest iteration of the iconic Boeing 747 series, renowned as the world’s longest cargo aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

Cargolux operates one of the world’s largest 747-8F fleets—less than 150 747-8Fs exist globally.

Record Flights

The 747-8F operates some of the longest nonstop cargo routes across continents, connecting major cargo hubs globally.

Safety & Events

Cargolux has set long-range record flights for cargo, but this airframe is not known to be involved in any major incident.

Future Outlook

Still active in commercial service and expected to remain in service for years due to its capacity and efficiency.

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 meters

Wingspan

76.3 meters

Length

7,730 kilometers

Range

907 km/h

Speed

140,000 kg (maximum payload, cargo)

Capacity

447,700 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

294 kN (66,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 for takeoff (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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