A typical commercial passenger plane cruises at speeds ranging from about 880 to 926 km/h (547 to 575 mph). This cruising speed is optimized for fuel efficiency and flight performance during long-distance travel. Takeoff speeds are much lower, generally around 240 to 290 km/h (150 to 180 mph), and landing speeds are slightly lower than takeoff speeds, also varying by aircraft type and conditions. Here is a summary of speeds for common commercial airplanes:
- Boeing 737 MAX: around 840 km/h (521 mph)
- Airbus A320neo: around 810-840 km/h (518 mph)
- Boeing 747-8: about 900 km/h (564 mph)
- Concorde (retired supersonic): over 2,100 km/h (1,341 mph)
Speeds differ substantially based on aircraft type, flight phase (takeoff, cruising, landing), and environmental factors like wind. Military jets and supersonic planes can fly much faster, but typical commercial airliners operate around the speeds noted above for safety and efficiency.
