A330-900 vs 787-9 plane range comparison

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The A330-900 and 787-9 target the same long-haul sweet spot - roughly 3,500–7,000 nm - but Boeing's all-composite Dreamliner has a clear fuel efficiency edge, while the A330-900 offers lower acquisition costs.

The 787-9 has 27% more ferry range than the A330-900.

Airbus A330-900 Commercial
Ferry Range
8,200 nm
15,186 km — 17h 5m
Full Payload Range
5,500 nm
10,186 km
Cruise Speed
480 kt
Boeing 787-9 Commercial
Ferry Range
10,400 nm
19,261 km — 21h 19m
Full Payload Range
5,650 nm
10,464 km
Cruise Speed
488 kt

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