Summary
- BBJ 777-300ER has a 9,300 NM range for long-haul private flights with 75-120 passengers.
- BBJ 787-9 offers an operational range of 9,475 NM and a luxurious cabin for business travelers.
- BBJ 777-9, the longest-range private jet, flies 11,330 NM, costing around $400 million.
A small jet with two rear-mounted engines comes to mind when we think about business jets. Did you know that Boeing offers business versions of its iconic narrowbody and widebody aircraft to charter companies, governments, and elite individuals?
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) are a family of large airliners derived from their commercial counterparts. This article explores some of the longest-range business jets in the BBJ lineup.
5 BBJ 777-300ER
Operational Range: 9,300 NM
- Length: 242 ft (74 m)
- Height: 61 ft (18.5 m)
- Wingspan: 213 ft (65 m)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 775,000 lb (352 t)
- Fuel Capacity: 48,000 lb (35.3 t)
- Engines: 2x GE90-115B
- Thrust per engine: 115,300 lbf (513 kN)
The Boeing 777-300ER is one of the world’s largest and most popular widebody jets. The BBJ 777-300ER has an impressive operational range of 9,300 NM (10,695 miles, 17,100 km), making long-haul private flights possible. While the commercial version of the jet is generally configured for 400 passengers, the BBJ features a seating of 75 to 120 passengers, depending on the customer.
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Elite customers enjoy a spacious cabin with executive seating, private bedrooms with en-suite lavatories, meeting and work areas, and ample lounge space for socializing. The aircraft features a maximum fuel capacity of nearly 48,000 lb (35.3 t) and an MTOW of 775,000 lb (352 t).
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4 BBJ 787-9
Operational Range: 9,475
- Length: 206 ft (62.8 m)
- Height: 56 ft (16.9 m)
- Wingspan: 197 ft (60.1 m)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 560,000 lb (254 t)
- Fuel Capacity: 33,380 US gal (126,357 L)
- Engines: 2x GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000
The BBJ 787-9 is the larger of the two Dreamliner-based business jets, with an operational range of 9,475 NM (10,905 miles, 17,550 km). The BBJ 787-9 is an industry-leading business jet, enabling extensive long-range journeys. Besides the doomed ceiling and comfortable seats, the aircraft features ample lounging space for business travelers.
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Elite passengers are sure to enjoy the low cabin altitude system, at approximately 6,000 ft (1,800 m), which is much lower than that of conventional jets. The aircraft features a maximum payload capacity of 104,600 lb (47.4 t) and an MTOW of 560,000 lb (254 t). Customers can select between General Electric GEnx and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
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3 BBJ 787-8
Operational Range: 9,960 NM
- Length: 186 ft (56.7 m)
- Height: 56 ft (16.9 m)
- Wingspan: 197 ft (60.1 m)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 502,500 lb (228 t)
- Fuel Capacity: 33,340 US gal (126,206 L)
- Engines: 2x GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000
Based on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, the BBJ 787-8 is a large business jet with an operational range of 9,960 NM (11,460 miles, 18,445 km). The aircraft features a composite airframe and a spacious cabin. The cabin width, high ceiling, and mood lighting keep passengers comfortable during long-haul journeys.
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The aircraft features a maximum payload capacity of 78,000 lb (35.3 t) and an MTOW of 502,500 lb (228 t). Similar to the BBJ 787-9, two engine options (GEnx or Trent 1000) are available. Boeing has received orders for 18 BBJ 787 across two variants, of which 16 have been delivered as of 2023.
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2 BBJ 777-200LR
Operational Range: 10,030 NM
- Length: 209 ft (64 m)
- Height: 61 ft (18.6 m)
- Wingspan: 213 ft (65 m)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 766,000 lb (348 t)
- Fuel Capacity: 48,000 lb (35.3 t)
- Engines: 2x GE90-110B/-115B
- Thrust per engine: 110,000 to 115,300 lbf (489 – 513 kN)
The longest-range version of the Boeing 777 commercial aircraft, the BBJ 777-200LR, features 10,030 NM (11,535 miles, 18,455 km) range. The type holds a world record of staying airborne for approximately 23 hours in 2005. The aircraft flew eastbound from Hong Kong to London, making it the longest nonstop flight in commercial aviation.
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What that means is the BBJ 777-200LR opens a wide range of possibilities for long-haul flights for business travelers. The aircraft features a maximum fuel capacity of nearly 48,000 lb (35.3 t) and an MTOW of 766,000 lb (348 t). Boeing has delivered 17 BBJ 777 aircraft across two variants.
1 BBJ 777-9
Operational Range: 11,330 NM
- Length: 252 ft (76.7 m)
- Height: 64 ft (19.5 m)
- Wingspan: 236 ft (72.1 m)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 775,000 lb (352 t)
- Fuel Capacity: 52,136 US gal (197,356 L)
- Engines: 2x GE9X turbofan engines
The longest-range private jet, the BBJ 777-9, was launched in 2018 with the capability of flying nonstop for approximately 11,330 NM (13,030 miles, 20,850 km). The operational range makes a flight between any two cities in the world possible. With its sheer size, the aircraft features a 2,356-sq-ft cabin, enabling unmatched possibilities for customization.
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The aircraft features a maximum fuel capacity of over 52,000 US gal (197,356 L) and an MTOW of 776,000 lb (352 t). The BBJ 777-9 is powered by two General Electric GE9X engines, each generating over 110,000 lbf (490 kN) of takeoff thrust. At approximately $400 million list price (not including customization), the BBJ 777-9 is one of the most expensive private jets on the market.
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