McDonnell Douglas MD-80 plane range – how far can it fly?

McDonnell Douglas — Commercial

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The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 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 1,700 nm (3,148 km). At its cruise speed of 463 kt, that's about 6h 16m of non-stop flying at ferry weight, or 3h 40m fully loaded.

Range Specifications

Ferry Range
2,900 nm
5,371 km — 6h 16m
Max Payload Range
1,700 nm
3,148 km — 3h 40m
Cruise Speed
463 kt
true airspeed

Runway Requirements

Takeoff (MTOW)
8,000 ft
sea level, ISA, full weight
Takeoff (Empty)
4,800 ft
operating empty weight
Landing (MLW)
5,000 ft
sea level, ISA, dry runway

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