| Attribute | Boeing 747-8 × | Boeing 747-400 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Boeing |
| Model | Boeing 747-8 | Boeing 747-400 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2008 | 1989 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 2005 |
| Type | Jumbo Passenger Jets | Jumbo Passenger Jets |
| Icao | B748 | B744 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x General Electric GEnx 2B67 | 4x P&W4000 / GE CF6 / RR RB211 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 66,500 | 63,300 |
| Avionics | Rockwell Collins Avionics | Honeywell Avionics FMC , Rockwell-Collins CMC |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 987 | 933 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 269 | 270 |
| Travel range (km) | 14,816 | 13,492 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.059 | 0.064 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,106 | 13,716 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 12.7 | 7.62 |
| Take off distance (m) | 3,190 | 2,815 |
| Landing distance (m) | 2,680 | 1,905 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 447,696 | 396,890 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 312,072 | 295,740 |
| Max payload (kg) | 76,067 | 71,395 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 238,609 | 216,847 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 161.5 | 160 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 467 | 416 |
| Seats - business class | 6 | 524 |
| Seats - first class | 467 | 416 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.39 | 2.54 |
| Cabin width (m) | 6.1 | 6.13 |
| Cabin length (m) | 63.25 | 57 |
| Exterior length (m) | 76.25 | 70.66 |
| Tail height (m) | 19.51 | 19.41 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 6.49 | 6.49 |
| Wing span (m) | 68.4 | 64.9 |
| Wing tips | Raked Wingtips | Canted Winglets |