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Aircraft encyclopedia · Airbus

Airbus A350-1000: Specifications, Range and History

The Airbus A350-1000 is a twin-engine, long-range widebody airliner and the largest member of the A350 XWB family. It is about 7 m longer than the A350-900, with a modified wing trailing edge, six-wheel main landing gear and the more powerful Trent XWB-97 engine.

Airbus launched the A350 family on 1 December 2006. The A350-1000 first flew on 24 November 2016, was certified by EASA and the FAA on 21 November 2017 and entered service with Qatar Airways on 24 February 2018, Doha to London.

9,100 nm
Range, latest spec
375 to 400
Seats, typical 3-class
73.78 m
Length
2
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97
114
Delivered, May 2026

At a glance

A350-1000 at a glance

Class Long-range, twin-engine widebody airliner
Best for High-capacity long-haul routes
Passengers 375 to 400 typical in three classes; 480 maximum
Flight crew 2 pilots
Type rating Common with the A350-900 and the A330
Compare with A350-900, Boeing 777-300ER and 777-9

Size

Dimensions

Length 73.78 m (242 ft 1 in)
Wingspan 64.75 m (212 ft 5 in)
Height 17.08 m
Cabin length 58.03 m
Cabin width 5.61 m at armrest level
Track and wheelbase 10.73 m and 32.48 m
Cargo 44 LD3 containers or 14 pallets

Range and speed

Performance

Range, latest spec 9,100 nm (16,850 km) at 324 t
Cruise speed Mach 0.85
Maximum operating speed Mach 0.89

Weights

Weights

Maximum takeoff weight 324 t, latest; earlier aircraft 308 t to 319 t
Maximum taxi weight 324.9 t
Maximum landing weight 236 t
Maximum zero fuel weight 223 t
Maximum fuel 168,300 L

Equipment

Equipment and main systems

What is installed on the A350-1000, which other versions exist and where the same equipment flies.

Engines

On the A350-1000
2 x Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97, 97,000 lbf (430 kN) each
Other versions
The A350-900 uses the Trent XWB-84. The Trent XWB is the only engine offered on the A350 family

Flight deck

Displays
Six 15-inch LCD screens: two central displays and a primary flight and navigation display for each pilot, with an optional head-up display
Avionics
Integrated modular avionics managing up to 40 functions
Commonality
Fly-by-wire controls and a common type rating with the A330, so crews can fly both

Landing gear

On the A350-1000
Six-wheel main bogies, needed for the higher weight
A350-900
Four-wheel main bogies

APU

A350 family
Honeywell HGT1700

Airframe

Materials
53% composites by weight, plus aluminium and aluminium-lithium (19%), titanium (14%) and steel (6%)
Wing
Same 64.75 m span as the A350-900, with a trailing-edge extension of about 30 cm that adds wing area

Engines and weights across the A350 family

A350-900 2 x Trent XWB-84 · max takeoff weight 283 t · range 8,500 nm
A350-1000 2 x Trent XWB-97 · max takeoff weight up to 324 t · range up to 9,100 nm
A350-1000 for Qantas Ultra-long-range version with an additional centre fuel tank, ordered for nonstop Sydney to London and New York

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

The cabin

The A350-1000 offers 58.03 m of cabin length, about 7 m more than the A350-900. Airbus quotes 375 to 400 seats in a typical three-class layout and up to 480 seats. Qantas configures its ultra-long-range A350-1000s with 238 seats in four classes.

History

History and production

Programme launched 1 December 2006, A350 XWB family
First flight 24 November 2016
Certified 21 November 2017, EASA and FAA
First delivery 20 February 2018, Qatar Airways
Entered service 24 February 2018, Doha to London
Qantas order 12 aircraft, May 2022, for nonstop flights from Sydney to London and New York
Orders and deliveries 367 ordered, 114 delivered (May 2026)

Rivals

A350-1000 vs Boeing 777-300ER and 777-9

A350-1000

Rangeup to 9,100 nm
Seats375 to 400, 3-class
Engines2 x RR Trent XWB-97
Max takeoff weightup to 324 t
Entered service2018
StatusIn production

Boeing 777-300ER

Range7,370 nm
Seats392, 2-class
Engines2 x GE90-115B
Max takeoff weightup to 351.5 t
Entered service2004
Delivered833

Boeing 777-9

Engines2 x GE9X, 110,000 lbf
Max takeoff weight351.5 t
StatusIn flight test, October 2026
First deliveryexpected 2027

The A350-1000 competes with the 777-300ER on the market today and with the 777-9 on future orders. The 777-9 is larger and heavier; the A350-1000 has been in service since 2018.

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 Los Angeles

AirportsIST to LAX
Distance5,941 nm
Still-air timeabout 12.2 h

Dubai to Los Angeles

AirportsDXB to LAX
Distance7,235 nm
Still-air timeabout 14.8 h

London to Perth

AirportsLHR to PER
Distance7,834 nm
Still-air timeabout 16.1 h

Calculated great-circle distances and still-air times at 488 kn. Real flights depend on winds, payload, routing and fuel reserves. Check any route in the ICCJET Aircraft Route Planner.

FAQ

Airbus A350-1000: questions

What is the range of the Airbus A350-1000?

Airbus quotes 9,100 nm (16,850 km) for aircraft at the current 324 t maximum takeoff weight. Aircraft certified at earlier, lower weights fly less.

How many passengers does the A350-1000 carry?

375 to 400 in a typical three-class layout, up to 480 at maximum.

What engines does the A350-1000 use?

Two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 turbofans of 97,000 lbf each. It is the only engine offered.

How many A350-1000s have been built?

114 delivered and 367 ordered, as of May 2026.

What is the difference between the A350-1000 and the A350-900?

The A350-1000 is about 7 m longer, seats around 40 more passengers and has six-wheel main gear, a larger wing area and Trent XWB-97 engines.

Who flew the first A350-1000?

Qatar Airways, from 24 February 2018, on the Doha to London route.

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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.