Airplanes typically fly at different speeds depending on their type and flight phase. The average cruising speed for long-haul commercial passenger aircraft is usually between 880 to 926 km/h (547 to 575 mph). For example, common commercial jets like the Boeing 737 MAX cruise around 521 mph, while larger aircraft like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A380 cruise close to 562 mph. Takeoff speeds are much slower, around 240 to 290 km/h (150 to 180 mph). Small general aviation airplanes fly significantly slower, often between 125 and 200 knots (143 to 230 mph). The legendary Concorde was an exception, cruising supersonically at about Mach 2.04 (around 1,559 mph) but it has been retired. The speed is optimized for fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and safety, varying with the aircraft design and flight conditions.
