The Boeing 777, affectionately known as the "Triple Seven," is the world's largest and most powerful twin-engine widebody airliner, a masterpiece of computer-aided design that revolutionized long-haul travel. Since its 1995 debut, the 777 has bridged the gap between smaller twins and the jumbo 747, offering airlines unbeatable efficiency on the world's longest nonstop routes. Distinguished by its large GE90 engines, the most powerful ever built for a commercial jet, and its unique six-wheel main landing gear, the 777 is renowned for its incredible reliability and performance. From the versatile -200 and -300 models to the dominant -300ER and the ultra-long-range -200LR, the 777 family continues to evolve with the upcoming 777X series.
The original 777-200 is a twin-engine widebody designed for long-haul routes, seating around 305-314 passengers. It marked Boeing's move into more fuel-efficient, high-capacity twinjets.
| ICAO code | B772 |
| Engine type | PW PW4000 / GE90 |
| Length | 209.1 ft / 63.73 m |
| Wingspan | 199.9 ft / 60.93 m |
| Height | 61.5 ft / 18.75 m |
| MTOW | 545,000 lbs / 247.2 tons |
| Range | 5,240 nm / 9,700 km |
| Max pax capacity | 440 |
The 777-200LR ("Long Range") is an ultra-long-haul version of the -200, capable of flying some of the world's longest nonstop routes. It carries similar passenger loads but extends range significantly.
| ICAO code | B77L |
| Engine type | GE GE90-115B |
| Length | 209.1 ft / 63.73 m |
| Wingspan | 212.1 ft / 64.65 m |
| Height | 61.5 ft / 18.75 m |
| MTOW | 766,106 lbs / 347.5 tons |
| Range | 8,555 nm / 15,840 km |
| Max pax capacity | 440 |
The 777-300 is a stretched version of the -200, boosting seating capacity to around 368 passengers. It targets high-demand, long-haul routes where extra capacity is needed.
| ICAO code | B773 |
| Engine type | PW PW4000 / GE90 |
| Length | 242.3 ft / 73.85 m |
| Wingspan | 199.9 ft / 60.93 m |
| Height | 61.5 ft / 18.75 m |
| MTOW | 660,000 lbs / 300 tons |
| Range | 6,000 nm / 11,100 km |
| Max pax capacity | 550 |
The extended-range (ER) -300ER is the most popular 777 variant, combining the larger size of the -300 with upgraded engines and additional fuel tanks.
| ICAO code | B77W |
| Engine type | GE GE90-115B |
| Length | 242.3 ft / 73.85 m |
| Wingspan | 212.6 ft / 64.8 m |
| Height | 61.8 ft / 18.84 m |
| MTOW | 775,000 lbs / 351.5 tons |
| Range | 7,370 nm / 13,650 km |
| Max pax capacity | 550 |
The 777-8 is the upcoming ultra-long-range member of the new 777X family. It features advanced composite wings and new GE9X engines.
| ICAO code | B778 |
| Engine type | GE GE9X |
| Length | 229 ft / 69.8 m |
| Wingspan | 235.4 ft / 71.75 m |
| Height | 63.9 ft / 19.5 m |
| MTOW | 775,000 lbs / 351.5 tons |
| Range | 8,745 nm / 16,190 km |
| Max pax capacity | 395 |
The 777-9 is the stretched, higher-capacity sibling in the 777X series, seating around 400-425 passengers.
| ICAO code | B779 |
| Engine type | GE GE9X |
| Length | 251.8 ft / 76.75 m |
| Wingspan | 235.4 ft / 71.75 m |
| Height | 64.6 ft / 19.7 m |
| MTOW | 775,000 lbs / 351.5 tons |
| Range | 7,285 nm / 13,500 km |
| Max pax capacity | 426 |
