Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

26 Jun 2026 · © RkyFlight

A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in the new blue livery, at the gate boarding passengers for an international journey.

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Payne · 27 Jun 2026

Fantastic shot!

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

United Airlines New \'Her Art Here\' (Blue) Livery

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Sharp detail and bold livery, but ramp vehicles in foreground are a bit distracting. Nose angle nicely showcases the Dreamliner.

Location

San Francisco International Airport

SFO/KSFO

37.6198, -122.3750

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San Francisco International Airport SFO

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is one of the most advanced widebody airliners, pioneering extensive use of composite materials and improved fuel efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

United is a major 787-9 operator, so not rare in their fleet.

Record Flights

Used for a variety of long-haul international routes, including some of the longest United Airlines flights.

Safety & Events

Generally a reliable fleet; the 787 fleet saw initial teething issues (battery fires in early models, later resolved). United operates one of the largest 787 fleets.

Future Outlook

Still flying; the 787 will remain a mainstay of United’s long-haul fleet for years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 (United typically uses GEnx-1B)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

290 passengers (typical 2-class configuration)

Capacity

254,000 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

284 kN (GEnx-1B)

Thrust

QC/0.5-1.0, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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