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`Newark (US) to Munich in a 737? (Read 190 times)

Nov 29^th, 2006 at 10:46pm

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Lately I've taken to browsing at Flightaware.com, looking up smaller air cargo feeder operators, but tonight I stumbled on Lufthansa .... about 18 flights in the air to/from the US... including flight 413, Newark to Munich in a 737-700. I always figured that these "long" flights were made in comfort, 767s 777s 747s, A330s A340s, etc.....

But when you think that the basic fuselage of the 737 is that of the intercontinental 707, and today's engines are more powerful and efficient...

That's what I get for thinking that a DC-3 is a "large" airliner.

Felix/FFDS

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Reply #1 - Nov 30^th, 2006 at 10:01am

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Its flown by Privatair. This flight 413 is a 737-700 BBJ. KLM also uses them for a flight from Houston to Amsterdam. Their aircraft are all buisness class and only take between 30-50 passengers. Swiss company accualy. I think several airlines use them for long hauls like these.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PrivatAir

Dont think I would want to spend a 10 hour flight on a 737 though. Turbulence seems to be much worse in smaller aircraft.

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Reply #2 - Nov 30^th, 2006 at 4:18pm

cheesegrater Ex Member

Did you say 18 hours in the air? How much more fuel does the BBJ model carry?

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Reply #3 - Nov 30^th, 2006 at 4:29pm

Jakemaster Ex Member

Well I think that I wouldnt mind it, its configured to be a BBJ.

But for the price? Ill take first class on a 747 over a BBJ, thank you!

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Reply #4 - Nov 30^th, 2006 at 7:04pm

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If I did my math right (which is NOT a guarantee Grin

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The BBJ1 can carry roughly 10 tonnes extra fuel if they have every aux tank filled. Those tanks are located in the cargo holds.
The BBJ2 carries slightly less.

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Reply #5 - Nov 30^th, 2006 at 8:23pm

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As long as I'm able to stretch my legs out, I'd be fine.

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