Boeing 777-300ER

23 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER taxiing at a major international airport, with British Airways and United Airlines jets in background.

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Aircraft

777-300ER B77W

Cathay Pacific standard livery

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Registration

Airline

Cathay Pacific Airways

CPA / CX

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

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Aviation History

The Boeing 777-300ER is a highly successful long-haul twinjet, flagship of many airlines, including Cathay Pacific. It significantly boosted non-stop long-haul connectivity across Asia, Europe, and North America since its entry to service in 2004.

Fleet Rarity

Cathay Pacific has one of the largest 777-300ER fleets; globally, over 800 have been produced (not rare).

Record Flights

Used for many ultra-long-haul routes, including Hong Kong–New York (JFK), a notable 16 hour flight, among the world’s longest.

Safety & Events

The 777-300ER family boasts an excellent safety record, but individual aircraft or airline events may be noted in historical records.

Future Outlook

777-300ERs continue in frontline service but will gradually be replaced by newer A350s and 777Xs over the next decade.

Specifications

GE90-115B

Engine

64.8 m

Wingspan

73.9 m

Length

13,649 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

368 passengers (typical 3-class config)

Capacity

351,535 kg

MTOW

18.5 m

Height

514 kN (115,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2 (departure), QC0.5 (arrival), ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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