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Speedbird1624 🇬🇧

02 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

British Airways 777-200ER

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

This is such a beautiful shot! Do you have a tip for the location?

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Aircraft

British Airways standard livery

Not clearly visible

Airline

British Airways

Manufacturer

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 777-200 is the original 777 variant, notable for pioneering features like fly-by-wire and ETOPS-180 certification for long over-water flights.

Fleet Rarity

The 777-200 is becoming less common, with many being replaced by newer 787 and A350 types, but still serves in some major fleets as of 2024.

Record Flights

Used for ultra-long-haul flights, including British Airways\' routes such as London to Singapore, historically used for London to Sydney sectors.

Safety & Events

The 777-200 has a strong safety record, but some incidents (notably British Airways Flight 38’s short landing at Heathrow, though on a later 777-200ER variant).

Future Outlook

Being gradually retired or converted to freighter use; some still active in passenger service.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 800 or GE90 (not distinguishable in image)

Engine

60.9 m

Wingspan

63.7 m

Length

9,700 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314-396 passengers (2-3 class typical)

Capacity

247,200 kg

MTOW

18.5 m

Height

363–436 kN (81,800–98,000 lbf; varies by engine model)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 noise limits; varies by engine variant

Noise