Boeing 747-400

01 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

The iconic 'OneWorld' special livery on the 747 was rare; the 747-400s shown are likely among the last produced and among the last in commercial service.

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Aircraft

747-400 B744

British Airways (including OneWorld special livery)

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400 was the flagship of global long-haul travel from the late 1980s through the 2010s; British Airways was one of its largest operators.

Fleet Rarity

Now fully retired from passenger service with BA; very few passenger 747-400s remain worldwide.

Record Flights

Commonly used on flagship ultra-long-haul routes like London–Hong Kong or London–Los Angeles.

Safety & Events

BA 747-400s were retired in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, many without final passenger flights.

Future Outlook

Mostly retired and scrapped; a few in storage, museums, or converted to freighter.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H

Engine

64.4 m

Wingspan

70.7 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (3-class typical)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

60,600 lbf (269.6 kN) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 arrival, QC/4 departure (ICAO Chapter 3, ~95 EPNdB)

Noise

The 747-400 is no longer in regular passenger service with British Airways as of 2020.