5,000 Miles Over: How Did This Boeing 777 Fly Almost Double Its Published Range?

The more surprising record came a week later, when a National Airlines Boeing 777F flew between Prestwick and Melbourne. What's really notable is that the route is far beyond the brochure range of the 777F, published as 4,970 NM (9,200 km). The Record-Setting Flight For The 777FCredit: Simple Flying Flight TrackerOn Tuesday, August 4, the Simple Flying Flight Tracker picked up N792CA, a three-month-old Boeing 777F, which was set to operate National Airlines flight N8-820. Specifications Boeing 777-200LR Boeing 777F MTOW 347 tons 347 tons Fuel capacity 145 tons 145 tonsIn actuality, the 777-200LR and 777F are essentially the same plane, except that the 777F has a main deck cargo door and an interior designed to carry containers. What's more, range also depends heavily on winds, with tailwinds allowing aircraft to fly further, while a headwind will cut range.