Boeing 777-9 Is Longer Than Airbus A380, but the A380 Has the Wider Wingspan
Published aircraft dimensions show the 777-9 stretching 4 meters longer, while the A380-800 spans 8 meters wider with its wings extended.
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The Boeing 777-9 measures 76.73 meters in length, exceeding the Airbus A380-800 by 4 meters. The A380-800 has the greater wingspan and height, while the 777-9’s folding wingtips let it reduce its span when folded.
Key details
- With its wingtips extended, the 777-9 has a 71.75-meter wingspan; folded, the span measures 64.84 meters.
- The A380-800’s wingspan measures 79.75 meters, and its height is 24.09 meters. The 777-9 stands 19.53 meters tall.
- The listed maximum takeoff weights are 575 tonnes for the A380-800 and 351 tonnes for the 777-9.
The Boeing 777-9 measures 76.73 meters long, compared with 72.73 meters for the Airbus A380-800.
Why it matters
The measurements show why aircraft size depends on more than length: the A380-800 is wider and taller, while the 777-9 is longer. Boeing’s folding wingtips allow the 777-9 to narrow its wingspan for ground operations.
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