Air Cargo Services on the Boeing 747-8F
Air Charter Advisors offers air cargo & freight services on the Boeing 747-8 Freighter, a large cargo airliner with increased payload and range over the 747-400F.
The Boeing 747-400 and earlier variants were incredibly popular, accounting for nearly half of all air freight worldwide. Boeing cemented their position in the air freight market by designing a dedicated cargo variant of the 747-8, named the 747-8 Freighter or 747-8F. This cargo aircraft offers improved payload capacity and aerodynamic/technological upgrades compared to previous models, and four turbofan engines offer similar range to a 747-400, making it ideal for long-haul flights and transoceanic shipments.
One of two variants, the freighter model features a stretched fuselage of just over 250 feet in length, more than 18 feet longer than the 747-400. This made its other variant, the 747-8 Intercontinental, the longest passenger aircraft in current operation worldwide, out-measuring the Airbus A340-600 by just over 3 feet; this lasted until the maiden flight of the 777X-9 in early 2020. It’s also the heaviest commercial or military aircraft manufactured in the United States, with a maximum take-off weight of 975,000 lb – that’s 442 tons.
It can haul 137 t (302,000 lb) of cargo over a 4,120 nmi (7,630 km) distance. That’s equal to 46 shipping containers: 34 on its main deck; 12 in its lower compartments. Four additional pallet spaces are available on the main deck, and it offers a slightly greater range and 16% lower ton-mile operating cost compared to the 747-400F, which served as Boeing’s primary cargo variant throughout the 1990’s.
Key Features
- Longest air freighter in the world
- Impressive 137 ton payload capacity
- Improved range of more than 4,000 nmi
Boeing 747-8F Specifications
* Specifications are based on common models and may vary based on model, variant, modifications, and other factors. Please call or email us with the dimensions and payload of your cargo.
- Class: Large Cargo Airliner
- MTOW: 987,000 lb (447.7 t)
- Max Payload: 292,400 lb (132.6 t)
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Year Introduced: 2011
- Crew: 2
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Range: 4,390 nautical miles
- Cruise Speed: Mach 0.85 (~490 kt)
- Service Ceiling: 43,100 feet
- Length: 250.2 feet
- Wingspan: 224.7 feet
- Height: 63.6 feet
- Baggage Volume: 21,980 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
- Hourly Rate: $20,000 to $26,000*
Performance
- Engines: 4x GEnx-2B67
- Thrust: 66,500 lbf (296 kN) each
Dimensions
- Cargo Volume: 30,288 cu ft (858 m³)
- Cabin Width: 20 ft (6.1 m)
Boeing 747-8 Air Cargo & Freight Charter Services
Air Charter Advisors offers access to cargo & freight air charter services on the Boeing 747-8. Request a quote or call our air cargo brokers directly at +1 (888) 987-5387.
*The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Boeing unless noted otherwise.