Boeing 777-300ER

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02 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

British Airways 777-300er

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

777-300ER B77W

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 777-300ER is one of the most successful long-haul widebody aircraft, heavily used by major airlines for intercontinental routes.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates a significant fleet of 777-300ERs, but this model is less common than smaller 777s.

Record Flights

Commonly used on some of the longest British Airways routes e.g., London-Singapore, London-Hong Kong.

Safety & Events

Generally renowned for its excellent safety record and reliability. The 777 family had one notable non-fatal incident (BA38 777-200ER in 2008) at Heathrow but the -300ER model is not closely associated with major incidents.

Future Outlook

Still flying and in active production/use; may be phased out in the future by next-gen aircraft like the 777X and A350.

Specifications

GE90-115B

Engine

64.8 meters

Wingspan

73.9 meters

Length

13,650 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

396 passengers (typical two-class configuration)

Capacity

351,535 kg

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

512 kN (115,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2–4 (varying by departure/arrival, meets ICAO Chapter 4)

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