Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental

06 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

This image captures the dramatic sight of one of the world's largest passenger jets in its distinctive Korean Air blue livery on approach to Los Angeles International Airport.

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Aircraft

747-8 Intercontinental B748

Korean Air

Airline

Korean Air

KAL / KE

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most advanced and largest passenger aircraft; the final passenger 747 model.

Fleet Rarity

Korean Air is one of only three airlines to have operated the 747-8I as a passenger aircraft.

Record Flights

Operated on some of the longest nonstop routes including ICN-LAX, ICN-JFK.

Safety & Events

No major incidents involving Korean Air 747-8I as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still operational as of 2024 but rare and likely to be phased out in favor of newer aircraft.

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 meters

Wingspan

76.3 meters

Length

14,320 kilometers

Range

913 kilometers per hour

Speed

410 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

447,700 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

296 kN (66,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2 (departure), QC0.5 (arrival) under ICAO Chapter 4

Noise

Registration not visible, but airline and model determination based on livery, size and configuration.