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Boeing 737-700: Specifications, Range and History
The Boeing 737-700 is the first member of the 737 Next Generation family and the best-selling of its shorter versions. It seats 126 passengers in a typical two-class layout and 149 in all-economy, and flies 3,010 nm.
It first flew on 9 February 1997 and entered service with Southwest Airlines on 17 December 1997. Boeing delivered 1,130, plus the 737-700ER, the 737-700C convertible and the BBJ business jet on the same airframe.
70.1 t
Max takeoff weight
At a glance
737-700 at a glance
| Class |
Single-aisle airliner, short to medium haul |
| Best for |
Routes up to about 3,000 nm with 120 to 150 seats |
| Passengers |
126 typical two-class, 149 all-economy |
| Flight crew |
2 pilots |
| Engines |
2 x CFM56-7B, 20,000 to 26,000 lbf |
| Compare with |
Airbus A319, Boeing 737-600 |
Size
Dimensions
| Length |
33.63 m (110 ft 4 in) |
| Wingspan |
35.79 m (117 ft 5 in) with winglets, 34.32 m (112 ft 7 in) without |
| Cargo volume |
27.4 m³ (966 cu ft) |
Range and speed
Performance
| Range |
3,010 nm (5,570 km) |
| 737-700ER range |
5,775 nm (10,695 km) with nine auxiliary tanks |
| Long-range cruise |
Mach 0.785 |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 0.82 |
| Service ceiling |
41,000 ft |
| Takeoff run |
2,042 m (6,699 ft) |
Weights
Weights
| Maximum takeoff weight |
70,080 kg (154,500 lb) |
| 737-700ER maximum takeoff weight |
78,000 kg (171,000 lb) |
| Operating empty weight |
37,648 kg (83,000 lb) |
Equipment
Equipment and main systems
What is installed on the 737-700, which other versions exist and where the same equipment flies.
Engines on the 737-700
Installed
2 x CFM56-7B20, -7B22, -7B24, -7B26 or -7B27, 20,000 to 26,000 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
Winglets
Blended winglets
Developed by Aviation Partners of Seattle and offered across the 737NG
Split Scimitar
Available for the 737-700 from 2015, with up to 5.5% fuel saving against 3.3% for blended winglets
Flight deck
737NG
Glass cockpit with modern avionics, replacing the instrument panels of the 737 Classic
Related
The 737-600, -800 and -900 share the same Next Generation flight deck
Versions on this airframe
737-700ER
Launched 31 January 2006 with All Nippon Airways, first delivered 16 February 2007, 5,775 nm range
737-700C
Convertible with a large left-side cargo door; the US Navy flies it as the C-40 Clipper
BBJ
The Boeing Business Jet, first flown 4 September 1998, 113 delivered
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
A typical two-class layout seats 126 passengers; an all-economy layout seats 149. The lower deck takes 27.4 m³ of cargo.
History
History and production
| First flight |
9 February 1997 |
| Entered service |
17 December 1997, Southwest Airlines |
| 737-700ER |
first delivered 16 February 2007 |
| Aircraft delivered |
1,130 |
| End of production |
passenger 737NG assembly ended in 2019, final deliveries January 2020 |
Rivals
737-700 vs Airbus A319 and Boeing 737-600
Boeing 737-700
Seats126 typical
Range3,010 nm
Length33.63 m
Max takeoff weight70.1 t
Delivered1,130
Airbus A319
Seats124 typical
Range3,750 nm
Length33.84 m
Max takeoff weight75.5 t
Delivered1,484 ceo
Boeing 737-600
Seats130
Range3,235 nm
Length31.24 m
Max takeoff weight65.5 t
Delivered69
The 737-700 and the A319 sold in similar numbers and compete for the same routes. Inside the 737 family, the 737-700 outsold the shorter 737-600 by more than sixteen to one.
Routes
Three nonstop routes in range
Istanbul to London
AirportsIST to LHR
Distance1,340 nm
Still-air timeabout 3.0 h
Astana to Dubai
AirportsNQZ to DXB
Distance1,720 nm
Still-air timeabout 3.8 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 737-700: questions
How many seats does a Boeing 737-700 have?
126 in a typical two-class layout and 149 in all-economy.
What is the range of the 737-700?
3,010 nm (5,570 km); the 737-700ER flies 5,775 nm.
Which engines does the 737-700 use?
Two CFM56-7B turbofans of 20,000 to 26,000 lbf.
When did the 737-700 enter service?
17 December 1997, with Southwest Airlines.
How many 737-700s were built?
1,130.
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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.
