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Boeing 767-300ER: Specifications, Range and History

The Boeing 767-300ER is the extended-range version of the 767-300, the stretched 767. Its higher weights and extra fuel made it a standard aircraft for transatlantic twin-engine flights. Its 4.72 m cabin takes seven-abreast seating in a 2-3-2 layout, so almost every seat is at a window or an aisle.

The 767-300ER first flew on 9 December 1986 and entered service with American Airlines on 3 March 1988. Boeing delivered 583. Passenger production has ended, and many aircraft now fly as converted freighters.

5,980 nm

Range (11,070 km)

218

Seats, typical

54.9 m

Length

4.72 m

Cabin width

583

Delivered

At a glance

767-300ER at a glance

Class	Medium to long-range, twin-engine widebody airliner
Best for	Thinner long-haul routes and freighter conversion
Passengers	218 typical; up to 290, or 351 with the higher-capacity exit layout
Flight crew	2 pilots
Compare with	Airbus A330-300

Size

Dimensions

Length	54.9 m (180 ft 3 in)
Wingspan	47.57 m; blended winglets add 3.35 m in height
Height	15.85 m
Cabin width	4.72 m
Cargo	114.1 m³, 30 LD2 containers

Range and speed

Performance

Range	5,980 nm (11,070 km) with 218 seats
Cruise speed	Mach 0.80
Takeoff field length	2,650 m (8,700 ft)

Weights

Maximum takeoff weight	up to 187 t (412,000 lb)
Operating empty weight	90 t (198,440 lb)
Maximum fuel	91,380 L (24,140 US gal)

Equipment

Equipment and main systems

What is installed on the 767-300ER, which other versions exist and where the same equipment flies.

Engines

On the 767-300ER

2 x Pratt & Whitney PW4000, General Electric CF6-80C2 or Rolls-Royce RB211-524, 56,750 to 61,500 lbf each

Same engines elsewhere

The PW4000 and CF6-80C2 families also power the 747-400, A300-600 and A310; the RB211-524 also flies on the 747-400

Flight deck

On the 767

The first two-crew glass cockpit on a Boeing airliner

Commonality

Common pilot type rating with the Boeing 757; the 767 and 757 also share the same APU

Wing

Blended winglets

Aviation Partners Boeing winglets, 3.35 m tall, first on an American Airlines 767-300ER in 2008, about 6.5% lower fuel burn

Cargo hold

On the 767-300ER

114.1 m³, 30 LD2 containers

The 767-300 family today

767-300ER	Passenger version, 583 delivered, production ended
767-300F	Factory freighter, still in production
767-300BCF	Boeing Converted Freighter: 100 conversions by February 2025
767-300BDSF	IAI conversion: 100 aircraft converted by February 2022

Engines, weights and winglets vary by serial number. ICCJET checks the actual configuration of each aircraft.

The cabin

Seven seats across in economy, 2-3-2, leave only one middle seat in each row. The typical layout is 218 seats; the exit limit is 290 in the baseline configuration and 351 with additional exits.

History

History and production

Announced	1984
First firm order	March 1987, American Airlines
First flight	9 December 1986
Entered service	3 March 1988, American Airlines
Winglets	first retrofit in 2008, American Airlines
Deliveries	583, no unfilled orders (2017)
Passenger production	Boeing said in 2018 it did not intend to resume it

Rivals

767-300ER vs Airbus A330-300

767-300ER

Range5,980 nm

Seats218 typical

Length54.9 m

Cabin width4.72 m

Max takeoff weightup to 187 t

Delivered583

Airbus A330-300

Range6,340 nm

Seats300, 2-class

Length63.66 m

Cabin width5.28 m

Max takeoff weight242 t

Delivered776

The A330-300 is longer and wider and carries more passengers. The 767-300ER is smaller and lighter, which suits thinner routes and makes it a popular freighter conversion.

Seat counts are quoted in different cabin layouts, so compare them as a guide, not like for like.

Routes

Three nonstop routes in range

Istanbul to New York

AirportsIST to JFK

Distance4,334 nm

Still-air timeabout 9.4 h

Frankfurt to San Francisco

AirportsFRA to SFO

Distance4,940 nm

Still-air timeabout 10.7 h

London to Tokyo

AirportsLHR to NRT

Distance5,179 nm

Still-air timeabout 11.3 h

Calculated great-circle distances and still-air times at 460 kn. Real flights depend on winds, payload, routing and fuel reserves. Check any route in the ICCJET Aircraft Route Planner.

FAQ

Boeing 767-300ER: questions

What is the range of the Boeing 767-300ER?

5,980 nm (11,070 km) with 218 seats.

How many passengers does the 767-300ER carry?

218 in a typical layout; up to 290, or 351 with the higher-capacity exit layout.

What engines does the 767-300ER use?

Pratt & Whitney PW4000, General Electric CF6-80C2 or Rolls-Royce RB211-524, rated at 56,750 to 61,500 lbf.

How many 767-300ERs were built?

583. Passenger production has ended; the 767-300F freighter is still built.

Can a 767-300ER be converted to a freighter?

Yes. Boeing (767-300BCF) and IAI (767-300BDSF) have each converted about 100 aircraft.

Can a 767 pilot fly the 757?

Yes. The 757 and 767 share a common pilot type rating.

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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.

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