Boeing 747-400F

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20 May 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Cargo area at LAX

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

Kalitta Air standard livery (red and yellow stripes on tail, Kalitta Air titles)

N708CK

Registration

Airline

Kalitta Air

CKS / K4

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Nice side-on Kalitta 747 capture, but it's tilted and cluttered with ramp vehicles, slightly soft detail.

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 747-400F helped revolutionize global air cargo, enabling high-volume, long-range freight transport. Kalitta Air is a major US cargo airline operating a large 747 fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Kalitta Air is one of the largest operators of the 747-400F. Fewer than 130 Boeing 747-400 freighters remain active globally as of 2024.

Record Flights

Commonly used for transpacific and transatlantic cargo routes, including some of the world\'s longest non-stop freight flights.

Safety & Events

Kalitta Air 747s have had a few notable non-fatal incidents, mostly engine-related or minor runway excursions. The 747-400F model itself is one of the backbones of global air cargo.

Future Outlook

Many 747-400Fs are being retired or converted due to aging fleets, but Kalitta Air continues to operate several.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4056 or General Electric CF6-80C2B1F (747-400F options)

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

8,230 kilometers

Range

907 km/h

Speed

About 112,760 kg max payload

Capacity

396,890 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

Around 56,000 - 62,100 lbf (249-276 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4, 95-98 dB on takeoff depending on configuration

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