Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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28 May 2026 · © Unknown

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (VN-A864) on final approach, showcasing its raked wingtips and modern design.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Vietnam Airlines

VN-A864

Registration

Airline

Vietnam Airlines

HVN / VN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 71.0

Great head-on approach shot! The sky is dull and details under the fuselage are lost to shadows, but the dynamic angle stands out.

Location

Waye Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4773, -0.4142

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a modern, fuel-efficient, long-haul aircraft, and Vietnam Airlines introduced this type to modernize its fleet and expand its long-haul operations.

Fleet Rarity

Vietnam Airlines operates one of the largest 787-9 fleets in Southeast Asia, but the 787-9 is fairly common globally.

Record Flights

787-9 is used on many transcontinental routes, sometimes exceeding 14 hours, but not the ULR record holder.

Safety & Events

No known major incidents for this registration or model with Vietnam Airlines as of now.

Future Outlook

Actively flying in Vietnam Airlines fleet as of 2024.

Specifications

GEnx-1B / Trent 1000 (cannot confirm which from photo)

Engine

60.12 m

Wingspan

62.81 m

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

290 passengers (typical two-class layout)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.02 m

Height

280 kN (average for 787-9 engines)

Thrust

Around 85-88 dB on takeoff, ICAO Chapter 4/14 compliant

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