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Aircraft encyclopedia · Boeing

Boeing 737-600: Specifications, Range and History

The Boeing 737-600 is the smallest member of the 737 Next Generation family. Developed from the 737-500 as the 737-500X, it is 31.24 m long, carries 130 passengers and flies 3,235 nm.

It first flew on 22 January 1998 and received FAA certification on 18 August 1998. Boeing delivered 69, the last to WestJet in 2006.

130
Passengers
3,235 nm
Range
31.24 m
Length
65.5 t
Max takeoff weight
69
Delivered

At a glance

737-600 at a glance

Class Single-aisle airliner, short to medium haul
Best for Thin routes and short runways
Passengers 130
Flight crew 2 pilots
Engines 2 x CFM56-7B18, -7B20 or -7B22, 20,000 to 22,000 lbf
Compare with Airbus A318, Boeing 737-700

Size

Dimensions

Length 31.24 m (102 ft 6 in)
Wingspan 34.32 m (112 ft 7 in); winglets were not an option on the -600
Cargo volume 20.4 m³ (720 cu ft)

Range and speed

Performance

Range 3,235 nm (5,991 km)
Long-range cruise Mach 0.785
Maximum speed Mach 0.82
Service ceiling 41,000 ft
Takeoff run 1,878 m (6,161 ft)

Weights

Weights

Maximum takeoff weight 65,544 kg (144,500 lb)
Operating empty weight 36,378 kg (80,200 lb)
Fuel capacity 26,022 L (6,875 US gal)

Equipment

Equipment and main systems

What is installed on the 737-600, which other versions exist and where the same equipment flies.

Engines on the 737-600

Installed
2 x CFM56-7B18, -7B20 or -7B22, 20,000 to 22,000 lbf each

Engines

CFM56-7B
The engine of the whole 737 Next Generation family (-600, -700, -800, -900) and the BBJ, from 19,500 to 27,300 lbf. The CFM56-7 first ran on 21 April 1995.
Predecessor
CFM56-3 on the 737 Classic (-300, -400, -500), 18,500 to 23,500 lbf
Whole CFM56 family
More than 32,600 engines delivered by June 2018

Wing

737NG wing
The new Next Generation wing, 34.32 m span on the -600. Winglets were never offered on this variant.

Flight deck

737NG
Glass cockpit shared with the 737-700, -800 and -900, so crews move across the family

Engines across the 737 Next Generation

737-600 CFM56-7B18 / 7B20 / 7B22 · 20,000 to 22,000 lbf
737-700 CFM56-7B20 to 7B27 · 20,000 to 26,000 lbf
737 Classic (-300, -400, -500) CFM56-3 · 18,500 to 23,500 lbf

Equipment and weights vary by serial number, options and later modifications. ICCJET checks the actual configuration of each aircraft.

The cabin

The cabin takes up to 130 passengers in a single-aisle layout of three plus three seats. The lower deck holds 20.4 m³ of cargo.

History

History and production

Development name 737-500X
First flight 22 January 1998
FAA certification 18 August 1998
First delivery September 1998
Aircraft delivered 69
Last delivery 2006, WestJet

Rivals

737-600 vs Airbus A318 and Boeing 737-700

Boeing 737-600

Passengers130
Range3,235 nm
Length31.24 m
Max takeoff weight65.5 t
Delivered69

Airbus A318

Seats107 typical
Range3,100 nm
Length31.44 m
Max takeoff weight68 t
Delivered80

Boeing 737-700

Seats126 typical
Range3,010 nm
Length33.63 m
Max takeoff weight70.1 t
Delivered1,130

The 737-600 and the A318 were the smallest jets of their families, and both sold in small numbers. The 737-600 is lighter and flies slightly farther.

Routes

Three nonstop routes in range

Paris to Antalya

AirportsCDG to AYT
Distance1,430 nm
Still-air timeabout 3.2 h

Frankfurt to Tel Aviv

AirportsFRA to TLV
Distance1,600 nm
Still-air timeabout 3.6 h

Almaty to Istanbul

AirportsALA to IST
Distance2,120 nm
Still-air timeabout 4.7 h

Calculated great-circle distances and still-air times at 450 kn. Real flights depend on winds, payload, routing and fuel reserves. Check any route in the ICCJET Aircraft Route Planner.

FAQ

Boeing 737-600: questions

How many Boeing 737-600s were built?

69.

How many passengers does a 737-600 carry?

130.

What is the range of the 737-600?

3,235 nm (5,991 km).

Can a 737-600 have winglets?

No. Winglets were not offered on the 737-600.

When was the last 737-600 delivered?

In 2006, to WestJet.

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Istanbul

AirportsIST · SAW · ISL

Kazakhstan

AirportsALA · NQZ · CIT · GUW

International

DeparturesWorldwide on request

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Specifications are published reference figures. Individual aircraft vary by configuration and modifications. Page checked 16 October 2026.