Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
The 787 Dreamliner was the first airliner built mostly from carbon-fibre composites. Its cabin is kept at a lower "altitude" with more humidity, and it has the largest windows of any airliner, dimmed electronically instead of with shades.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner specifications
| Type | Wide-body twin jet |
|---|---|
| Maker | Boeing |
| First flight | 2013 |
| In service since | 2014 |
| Seats | around 290 typical |
| Range | about 14,000 km |
| Cruise speed | about 900 km/h (Mach 0.85) |
| Length | 62.8 m |
| Wingspan | 60.1 m |
| Engines | 2 × GE GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 |
| Code on flight trackers | B789, B788, B78X |
Where you'll see it
Etihad, Saudia, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Air India and many others.
How to recognise it
Long, slender wings that curve noticeably upward in flight, saw-tooth engine edges and a smooth nose with four cockpit windows.
Track a live Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Open the live flight map and tap any plane. The flight details show its aircraft type, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights carry the code B789.
Questions and answers
How many seats does the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner have?
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner usually has around 290 typical seats. The exact number depends on each airline's cabin layout.
How far can the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fly?
Its range is about 14,000 km, depending on passengers, cargo and wind.
How fast does the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fly?
It cruises at about 900 km/h (Mach 0.85).
How can I recognise a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner?
Long, slender wings that curve noticeably upward in flight, saw-tooth engine edges and a smooth nose with four cockpit windows.
How do I track a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner live?
Open the live map on fly24 and tap any plane: its aircraft type is shown in the flight details. Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights show the code B789.