Douglas DC-8-63 plane range – how far can it fly?

Douglas — Commercial

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The Douglas DC-8-63 can fly up to 5,200 nautical miles (9,630 km) as a ferry flight with no payload. With a full load of passengers and cargo, the range drops to approximately 3,600 nm (6,667 km). At its cruise speed of 479 kt, that's about 10h 51m of non-stop flying at ferry weight, or 7h 31m fully loaded.

Range Specifications

Ferry Range
5,200 nm
9,630 km — 10h 51m
Max Payload Range
3,600 nm
6,667 km — 7h 31m
Cruise Speed
479 kt
true airspeed

Runway Requirements

Takeoff (MTOW)
11,200 ft
sea level, ISA, full weight
Takeoff (Empty)
6,800 ft
operating empty weight
Landing (MLW)
6,200 ft
sea level, ISA, dry runway

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