How long is a Boeing 747?

A Boeing 747 is 232 feet (71m) long.

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Length Overview

Imperial

232 feet

Metric

71 meters

Football Fields

0.6

Category

Aircraft

The Boeing 747-8 is 250.2 feet (76.3m) long — the longest variant. The classic 747-400 is 231.8 feet (70.7m). That's about 3/4 of a football field.

How many Boeing 747s fit in...?

School Buses

6.6

Football Fields

0.6

Blue Whales

2.3

Compare to a custom length

= 38.6 × Boeing 747

For perspective...

  • • About 3.8 school buses end to end
  • • Longer than the Wright Brothers' first flight (120 feet)
  • • About the height of a 23-story building if stood on its tail
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747-8 is 250.2 feet (76.3m) long — the longest variant. The classic 747-400 is 231.8 feet (70.7m). That's about 3/4 of a football field.
How many football fields is a Boeing 747?
A Boeing 747 is 0.6 football fields long (232 feet (71m)).

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