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25 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Korean Air Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental HL7638 taxiing at LAX, a rare sight as few airlines operate the passenger 747-8.

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AeroPhile · 25 Apr 2026

Stunning shot!

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Aircraft

747-8 Intercontinental B744

Korean Air standard livery

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Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Location

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX/KLAX

33.9425, -118.4080

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Los Angeles International Airport LAX

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-8 is the largest and latest evolution of the iconic 747 family and is currently the world\'s longest passenger airliner.

Fleet Rarity

Korean Air is one of only three passenger airlines still operating the Boeing 747-8I as of 2024.

Record Flights

Operates some of Korean Air\'s longest flag routes, including to North America and Europe.

Safety & Events

Korean Air\'s 747-8 fleet has a strong safety record with no major incidents.

Future Outlook

Active; likely to be retired by the late 2020s as airlines modernize their fleets.

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 m

Wingspan

76.3 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

917 km/h

Speed

410 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)

Capacity

447,700 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

66,500 lbf (296 kN) per engine

Thrust

Less than 85 dB (meets ICAO Chapter 4 standards)

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