Overview
Why this aircraft matters
Boeing extended and re-winged the 747 for the 747-8 programme, using GEnx engines and aerodynamic developments linked to the 787 era. The final 747 left the Everett factory in December 2022.
Size and design
The 76.3-metre fuselage is longer than the A380, while its 68.4-metre span is substantially narrower. Passenger capacity depends heavily on airline configuration.
At 76.3 metres long and 68.4 metres across, the 747-8 occupies a very different physical envelope from an everyday single-aisle airliner. Dimensions alone do not tell the entire story: payload, cabin volume and intended role determine how that space is used.
Operators and current status
Lufthansa, Korean Air, Air China, Atlas Air, UPS Airlines, Cargolux.
In service; production ended. Operator lists can change; they are reviewed against first-party material and are not a live fleet-tracking service.
Notable records
- Longest operational passenger airliner variant at entry into service
- Final member of the Boeing 747 family
Source notes
Core dimensions and operating figures are based on Boeing airport-planning documentation. Payload refers to the freighter variant; seating and range refer to the Intercontinental.
Last verified: 9 September 2026. Values may differ by variant, operating condition and source definition.