Boeing 777-300ER vs Airbus A380
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Boeing 777-300ER is faster: 950 km/h against 945 km/h for the Airbus A380. The Airbus A380 flies further: 15,000 km against 13,650 km for the Boeing 777-300ER. The Airbus A380 has the wider wingspan: 79.8 m against 64.8 m for the Boeing 777-300ER. The Airbus A380 is heavier at takeoff: 575 tonnes against 351 tonnes for the Boeing 777-300ER. The Boeing 777-300ER first flew in 2003, 2 years before the Airbus A380 (2005).
| Boeing 777-300ER | Airbus A380 |
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| Top speed | 950 km/h (590 mph) | 945 km/h (587 mph) |
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| Range | 13,650 km (8,482 miles) | 15,000 km (9,321 miles) |
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| Length | 73.9 m (242 ft) | 72.7 m (239 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 64.8 m (213 ft) | 79.8 m (262 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 351 t (773,815 lb) | 575 t (1,267,645 lb) |
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| First flight | 2003 | 2005 |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 396 seats typical | 2 crew, 525 seats typical |
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| Engines | 2 × GE90-115B turbofan | 4 × turbofan |
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| Built by | Boeing | Airbus |
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| Country | USA | Europe |
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