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How Many Miles Per Gallon Does A Boeing 787-9 Get Per Passenger Compared To An Airbus A350-900?
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When comparing the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A350-900 on fuel efficiency, the 787-9 comes out slightly ahead on “miles per gallon,” using manufacturer planning data. The 787-9’s maximum usable fuel is 33,399 US gallons (126,429 liters), versus 36,456 gallons (138,000 liters) for the A350-900. Max range is 9,550 miles (15,370 km) for the 787-9 and 9,782 miles (15,750 km) for the A350-900. Dividing range by usable fuel yields 0.286 mpg (822 liters per 100 km) for the 787-9, compared with 0.268 mpg (878 liters per 100 km) for the A350-900—upper-limit figures. FlyingFuel also estimates operating cost per block hour at $16,899 for the 787-9, versus $18,370 for the A350-900.
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