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The Douglas DC-3 can fly up to 2,900 nautical miles (5,371 km) as a ferry flight with no payload. With a full load of passengers and cargo, the range drops to approximately 1,400 nm (2,593 km). At its cruise speed of 150 kt, that's about 19h 20m of non-stop flying at ferry weight, or 9h 20m fully loaded.

Range Specifications

Ferry Range
2,900 nm
5,371 km — 19h 20m
Max Payload Range
1,400 nm
2,593 km — 9h 20m
Cruise Speed
150 kt
true airspeed

Runway Requirements

Takeoff (MTOW)
3,200 ft
sea level, ISA, full weight
Takeoff (Empty)
800 ft
operating empty weight
Landing (MLW)
2,500 ft
sea level, ISA, dry runway

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