Boeing 747-8F

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10 May 2026 · © Unknown

Cathay Pacific Cargo's Boeing 747-8F (B-LJG) on approach, a modern icon for global heavy-lift air freight.

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Aircraft

747-8F B748

Cathay Pacific Cargo standard livery

B-LJG

Registration

Airline

Cathay Pacific Airways

CPA / CX

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Location

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX/KLAX

33.9425, -118.4080

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Los Angeles International Airport LAX

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-8F is the latest and largest cargo variant of the iconic 747 family, continuing the legacy of the \'Queen of the Skies\'. Cathay Pacific is among the largest operators of this type worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Less than 100 Boeing 747-8F airframes are in active service worldwide, making it a rare modern freighter.

Record Flights

One of the longest-range cargo aircraft, used on Cathay\'s flagship transpacific and Europe-Asia freight routes.

Safety & Events

No significant incidents specific to this airframe are widely reported.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024, expected to remain a long-haul freighter mainstay for the foreseeable future.

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 meters

Wingspan

76.3 meters

Length

7,730 kilometers

Range

907 kilometers per hour

Speed

140,000 kilograms (cargo)

Capacity

447,700 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

66,500 lbf (296 kN) per engine

Thrust

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

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