Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

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Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at a glance

  • What it is: the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is a long-haul widebody built by Boeing, first flown in 2017.
  • On the radar: it shows up as type code B78X. How to spot it overhead.
  • How far it flies: about 11,730 km without stopping, cruising near 903 km/h.
  • How many it carries: 330–336 passengers, depending on how the airline fits out the cabin.
  • Power: 2× GEnx-1B / Trent 1000, with a 60.1 m wingspan.
11,730 km
Range
903 km/h
Cruise speed
330–336+
Passengers
2017
First flight

The longest Dreamliner, optimised for dense medium-to-long-haul trunk routes rather than ultra-long range. Singapore Airlines was the launch operator in 2018. It is common on routes within Asia and on transatlantic services for United, British Airways and KLM.

The story of the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Boeing launched the 787-10, the largest Dreamliner, at the Paris Air Show in June 2013, with commitments from Singapore Airlines and United. Boeing simply added two fuselage plugs to a proven design, and it shares 95 percent of that design with the 787-9. Range falls a little, but cost per seat falls further. That trade suits busy routes. Boeing aimed it at airlines that fill every seat.

Only the North Charleston plant in South Carolina builds it, because the mid-fuselage section is too long to ship inside the Dreamlifter transport aircraft. That single-site constraint is unusual for a Boeing program. The first aircraft rolled out in February 2017, flew on March 31, 2017, and Singapore Airlines began service in April 2018 on routes to Osaka. Production has stayed in South Carolina ever since.

With about 340 seats in two classes and roughly 11,700 kilometers of range, the -10 sits between the 787-9 and the 777-300ER. It suits dense medium-long-haul trunk routes rather than ultra-long flying. United, Etihad, KLM, British Airways and EVA Air fly it. It offers the lowest seat-mile costs of any 787, and sales exceed 200 aircraft. It has become the value play of the whole Dreamliner family.

Design and engineering

The 787-10 keeps the Dreamliner's composite fuselage and 60.1-meter raked wing unchanged. The same GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 engines run at the top of their thrust ratings, so crews and mechanics see almost no difference.

Fuel volume is unchanged, so range is shorter than the -9's. A semi-levered main gear helps the long body rotate safely. The stretch is a pure double-plug design.

The cabin adds roughly 40 seats over the -9, usually 330 to 340 in two classes at nine abreast. Pilots fly it on the shared 787 type rating, with only paperwork to complete.

How to recognise the B78X in the wild

The longest Dreamliner, its fuselage looks noticeably stretched relative to the standard 787 wing; family tells are the raked flexing wings, chevron nacelles and huge windows, plus a slightly nose-high semi-levered gear stance. More tells in how to identify any aircraft overhead.

Variants and close relatives

VariantWhat sets it apart
787-8The short-fuselage original that launched the Dreamliner family.
787-9The mid-size stretch whose wing, systems and engines the -10 reuses almost unchanged.
787-10The 68.3-meter flagship stretch optimized for dense medium-long-haul routes.

Major operators: Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Etihad Airways, British Airways, EVA Air - Find them in the airline database and watch their B78Xs on the live map.

Facts about the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

  • The 787-10 is assembled only in South Carolina because its mid-body section is too long to fit inside the Dreamlifter freighter.
  • It shares about 95 percent commonality with the 787-9, making it one of the cheapest widebody stretches Boeing ever developed.
  • Singapore Airlines was the launch operator, putting the type into service to Osaka in April 2018.
  • Like the 777-300ER, the -10 uses a semi-levered landing gear so its long fuselage can rotate without striking the runway.
ICAO type code
B78X
Manufacturer
Capacity
330–336 passengers
Range
11,730 km
Cruise speed
903 km/h
MTOW
254,010 kg
Engines
2× GEnx-1B / Trent 1000
Wingspan / length
60.1 m / 68.3 m

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Data sources and review

Reviewed 2026-07-29 by Flight-Tracker.net Editorial Team

Range, seating, speed and weight describe the aircraft type, not a specific airline configuration. Published figures vary by engine, weight option and cabin layout.

Read our aircraft specification sourcing and review process, or inspect the machine-readable reference dataset.

Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner?

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner has a published range of about 11,730 km, cruising at roughly 903 km/h. Real-world range depends on payload, winds and reserves.

How many passengers does the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner carry?

A typical Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner seats 330–336 passengers, though the exact number depends on how the operating airline configures its cabin.

What is the ICAO type code for the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner?

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner uses the ICAO type designator B78X. That is the code you will see when you click this aircraft type on a live flight-tracking map.

What engines does the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner use?

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is powered by 2× GEnx-1B / Trent 1000, with a maximum takeoff weight of about 254,010 kg and a wingspan of 60.1 m.

How do you identify a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner?

The longest Dreamliner, its fuselage looks noticeably stretched relative to the standard 787 wing; family tells are the raked flexing wings, chevron nacelles and huge windows, plus a slightly nose-high semi-levered gear stance.

Which airlines operate the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner?

Major operators in this reference profile include Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Etihad Airways, British Airways, EVA Air. Fleets change as aircraft are delivered, stored, leased and retired, so confirm current fleets with the airline.

Is the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner a narrowbody or a widebody?

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is a widebody, meaning two aisles and a cabin built for long sectors. With 330–336 passengers seats and 11,730 km of range it is typically flown on intercontinental routes.