Boeing 777-222

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03 May 2026 · © R_Nelson

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Aircraft

777-222 B772

United Airlines 2019 Globe Livery

N779UA

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Sony A7R4 100-400gm

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard, Tail Fin Collector

4 badges earned

Location

Rankin Rd

George Bush Intercontinental Airport · IAH/KIAH · Runway 15L

29.9741, -95.3502

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 777-200 was the original variant of the 777 and was United Airlines\' launch twin-aisle widebody for ETOPS overwater routes; N779UA is one of United\'s original \'triple sevens,\' delivered in the mid-1990s.

Fleet Rarity

United operates one of the largest Boeing 777-200 fleets worldwide, but the PW4070/4090-engined models are increasingly rare as many are retired.

Record Flights

The 777-200 is not an ultra-long-range variant but has operated several transpacific and transatlantic routes with United.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported with N779UA. United 777-200s have had high-profile engine incidents on different specific registrations.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in passenger service into the late 2020s; some frames being retired/sold or converted to cargo.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4090

Engine

60.9 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

9,700 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314 passengers (2-class typical for UA 777-200)

Capacity

247,200 kg

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

90,000 lbf (each)

Thrust

Quieter than Chapter 3; meets ICAO Chapter 4 (typically 94-97 dB)

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