Boeing 777-300ER

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07 Aug 2026 · © Unknown

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER (B-KQL) on approach, showcasing the airline's flagship long-haul jet.

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Aircraft

777-300ER B77W

Cathay Pacific standard livery

B-KQL

Registration

Airline

Cathay Pacific Airways

CPA / CX

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Nice clean side-on view; sky is a bit flat and aircraft detail could be a touch sharper but registration is readable.

Location

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX/KLAX

33.9425, -118.4080

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Los Angeles International Airport LAX

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 777-300ER is one of the most successful long-haul jets of the 21st century, backbone of many transpacific and ultra long-haul fleets; Cathay Pacific is a major operator.

Fleet Rarity

Part of a sizable fleet (Cathay Pacific operates one of the world\'s largest 777-300ER fleets, but less rare than discontinued variants).

Record Flights

Used on some of the longest non-stop passenger flights (e.g. HKG-JFK, HKG-LAX, HKG-YVR).

Safety & Events

Generally has an excellent safety record; no major fatal incidents for Cathay Pacific\'s 777 fleet.

Future Outlook

Model still in active service with Cathay Pacific, though long-term future will see partial fleet replacement with A350s and 777X.

Specifications

GE90-115B

Engine

64.8 m

Wingspan

73.9 m

Length

13,649 km

Range

905 km/h (Mach 0.84)

Speed

396 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

351,535 kg

MTOW

18.5 m

Height

513 kN (115,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant; approx. 89-97 dB on approach (varies with config)

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