Boeing 777-300ER

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VA1 departing YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) bound for Doha. 12/06/26

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Aircraft

777-300ER B77W

Qatar Airways standard livery

Airline

Qatar Airways

QTR / QR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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Achievements

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Clean sky and nice exposure, but heavy empty space dominates; aircraft detail is slightly soft at this distance.

Location

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY · Runway 34L

-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 the best-selling long-range widebody and a flagship for many international airlines, including Qatar Airways. It combines high capacity with extended range, making it a backbone of intercontinental fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Qatar Airways operates a significant 777-300ER fleet. The type is common with major airlines but rarer than narrowbody jets.

Record Flights

Frequently used for long intra-Asia, Middle East–Europe, and Middle East–Americas flights, including some ultra-long-haul sectors.

Safety & Events

The model has an excellent safety record and forms the basis for many airlines’ fleets. No fatal hull losses attributed to the -300ER variant as passenger aircraft.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in service with Qatar for years, gradually phased out by newer Airbus A350-1000s and 777Xs from the late 2020s onward.

Specifications

GE90-115B

Engine

64.8 meters

Wingspan

73.9 meters

Length

13,650 kilometers

Range

905 km/h

Speed

368-396 passengers (typical 2-class config)

Capacity

351,535 kilograms

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

514 kN (115,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Quieter than older long-haul jets; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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