737-800 vs 737-900 vs 737-900ER plane range comparison

Interactive range comparison on a world map

Map comparing range of 737-800 and 737-900 and 737-900ER

Ranges shown at max payload (full passenger load), with average wind conditions

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This comparison highlights the 'range paradox' of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family: how the stretched -900 actually has less range than the smaller -800, and how the -900ER eventually solved this with extra fuel capacity.

Boeing 737-800 Commercial
Ferry Range
3,760 nm
6,964 km — 8h 25m
Full Payload Range
2,030 nm
3,760 km
Cruise Speed
447 kt
Boeing 737-900 Commercial
Ferry Range
3,580 nm
6,630 km — 8h 1m
Full Payload Range
1,990 nm
3,685 km
Cruise Speed
447 kt
Boeing 737-900ER Commercial
Ferry Range
3,500 nm
6,482 km — 7h 50m
Full Payload Range
2,000 nm
3,704 km
Cruise Speed
447 kt

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