Boeing 777-200

27 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Star Alliance liveries are special and only a few aircraft in each member airline's fleet wear them. This 777-200 is typically used by United on long-haul or high-capacity domestic routes.

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Aircraft

777-200 B772

Star Alliance (United Airlines)

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 777-200 is the launch variant of the highly successful 777 widebody twinjet family; it first flew in 1994 and revolutionized long-haul travel with ETOPS-180 certification.

Fleet Rarity

United operates one of the largest fleets of 777-200s; the model itself is moderately common, but Star Alliance livery jets are comparatively rare in the fleet.

Record Flights

The 777-200 has been used for notable long-haul and ETOPS routes across the Pacific and Atlantic, including some of the longest 777-200 flights (such as Newark-Hong Kong, Houston-Sydney).

Safety & Events

Generally reliable, some 777-200s have been involved in high-profile events, but United’s Star Alliance aircraft are not specifically linked to incidents.

Future Outlook

Several 777-200s are retiring globally, but United’s fleet remains active for international and high-density domestic routes.

Specifications

GE90 (most common for United's 777-200s)

Engine

60.9 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

9,700 kilometers

Range

905 km/h

Speed

305–400 passengers (typical United configuration: ~276–364 passengers)

Capacity

247,210 kilograms

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

380–413 kN (85,000–93,700 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typical approach noise 88–91 dB (varies by configuration)

Noise

Exact registration is not visible. Engine subtype is presumed from usual United configuration.