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Boeing 737-900ER: Specifications, Range and History

The Boeing 737-900ER is the extended-range, higher-capacity version of the 737-900, the longest 737 Next Generation. An extra pair of exit doors, a flat rear pressure bulkhead and more fuel raised its seat limit to 220 and its range to 2,950 nm.

Boeing launched the 737-900ER in July 2005. It first flew in September 2006 and was first delivered on 27 April 2007. Civil 737 NG production ended in 2020, after 7,123 deliveries across the family.

up to 220
Seats
2,950 nm
Range
42.11 m
Length
2
CFM56-7B
2007
First delivery

At a glance

737-900ER at a glance

Class Single-aisle airliner, 737 NG
Best for High-density short and medium-haul routes
Passengers up to 220; 189 or fewer with plugged doors
Flight crew 2 pilots
Compare with 737 MAX 9

Size

Dimensions

Length 42.11 m
Wingspan 34.32 m; 35.79 m with winglets
Height 12.55 m
Cabin width 3.54 m
Cabin height 2.20 m

Range and speed

Performance

Range 2,950 nm (5,460 km)
Ceiling 41,000 ft (12,500 m)

Weights

Weights

Maximum takeoff weight 85,130 kg
Maximum fuel 29,660 L

Equipment

Equipment and main systems

What is installed on the 737-900ER, which other versions exist and where the same equipment flies.

Engines

On the 737-900ER
2 x CFM56-7B, the only engine of the 737 NG family
Successor engine
The 737 MAX uses the CFM LEAP-1B

Flight deck

737 NG
Six-screen glass flight deck with a common type rating across the 737 NG family

Airframe

Changes from the 737-900
Extra pair of exit doors, flat rear pressure bulkhead, auxiliary fuel and a strengthened structure for the higher weight

The largest 737s

737-900 Original stretch, exit limit 189
737-900ER Extra exits, up to 220 seats, 2,950 nm, 2007
BBJ3 Corporate 737-900ER, 7 delivered
737 MAX 9 Successor, 3,300 nm, LEAP-1B

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

The cabin

The single-aisle cabin is 3.54 m wide, six-abreast. With the extra exit doors the maximum is 220 seats; two-class layouts typically seat around 180.

History

History and production

Launched July 2005
First flight September 2006
First delivery 27 April 2007
737 NG production civil production ended in 2020; 7,123 delivered

Family comparison

737-900ER vs 737 MAX 9

737-900ER

Range2,950 nm
EnginesCFM56-7B
StatusOut of production

737 MAX 9

Range3,300 nm
EnginesLEAP-1B
StatusIn production

Routes

Three nonstop routes in range

Istanbul to London

AirportsIST to LHR
Distance1,344 nm
Still-air timeabout 3.0 h

Istanbul to Dubai

AirportsIST to DXB
Distance1,635 nm
Still-air timeabout 3.6 h

Almaty to Istanbul

AirportsALA to IST
Distance2,117 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 737-900ER: questions

What is the range of the 737-900ER?

2,950 nm (5,460 km).

How many seats does the 737-900ER have?

Up to 220 with the extra exit doors.

What engines does the 737-900ER use?

Two CFM56-7B turbofans.

What is the difference between the 737-900 and 737-900ER?

The ER has an extra pair of exit doors, a flat rear bulkhead and more fuel: up to 220 seats and longer range.

What replaced the 737-900ER?

The 737 MAX 9, with LEAP-1B engines and 3,300 nm of range.

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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.