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

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The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 can fly up to 2,890 nautical miles (5,352 km) as a ferry flight with no payload. With a full load of passengers and cargo, the range drops to approximately 1,710 nm (3,167 km). At its cruise speed of 463 kt, that's about 6h 15m of non-stop flying at ferry weight, or 3h 42m fully loaded.

Range Specifications

Ferry Range
2,890 nm
5,352 km — 6h 15m
Max Payload Range
1,710 nm
3,167 km — 3h 42m
Cruise Speed
463 kt
true airspeed

Physical Specifications

Length
45.06 m
148 ft
Wingspan
32.87 m
108 ft
MTOW
67,812 kg
149,500 lbs
Engine Model
Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200
Max Seats
172
certified limit

Production

Total Delivered
1,191
McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series (MD-81 to MD-88)

Source: Boeing Orders & Deliveries, final total

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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