737 MAX 8 vs 737-900ER
Both seat about the same number of passengers, but the 737 MAX 8 flies about 1,040 km further. The 737-900ER flew first, 10 years earlier.
737 MAX 8 · 39.5 m
737-900ER · 42.1 m
| Boeing 737 MAX 8 | Boeing 737-900ER | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Boeing | Boeing |
| First flight | 2016 | 2006 |
| Typical seats | 178 | 178 |
| Range | 6,500 km | 5,460 km |
| Length | 39.5 m | 42.1 m |
| Engines | 2 × jet | 2 × jet |
| Body | Narrow-body | Narrow-body |
● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.
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