Douglas DC-3 plane range – how far can it fly?

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The Douglas DC-3 can fly up to 2,620 nautical miles (4,852 km) as a ferry flight with no payload. With a full load of passengers and cargo, the range drops to approximately 1,370 nm (2,537 km). At its cruise speed of 150 kt, that's about 17h 28m of non-stop flying at ferry weight, or 9h 8m fully loaded.

Range Specifications

Ferry Range
2,620 nm
4,852 km — 17h 28m
Max Payload Range
1,370 nm
2,537 km — 9h 8m
Cruise Speed
150 kt
true airspeed

Physical Specifications

Length
19.66 m
65 ft
Wingspan
28.96 m
95 ft
MTOW
11,431 kg
25,201 lbs
Engine Model
Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp
Max Seats
32
certified limit

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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