
New stretch plane: the Boeing 747-8
The awe-inspiring dimensions of the very first version of the Boeing 747 earned the airplane its world-famous nickname “jumbo.” The latest version, the 747-8, is another 5.60 meters longer than its immediate predecessor, the 747-400, making it the longest passenger airplane in the world. Lufthansa‘s new stretch jumbo jet seats 364 passengers and features a brand-new, modern cabin design concept. The new Boeing 747-8 performs better than its predecessor models when it comes to fuel efficiency, too, thanks to its innovative wings and, most importantly, its brand-new General Electric engines.
| Total | 19 |
| Length | 76.30 m |
| Wingspan | 68.40 m |
| Height | 19.40 m |
| Cruising Speed | 920 km/h |
| Max. altitude | 13,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 442,300 kg |
| Max. landing weight | 312,100 kg |
| Range* | 13,000 km |
| Cabin width | 6.1 m |
| Seats | 364 |
| First/Business/Premium/Economy (max.)** | 8/80/32/244 |
* with max. number of bookings
** Configuration may vary