I am having a difficult time getting close to the published range of the 737-700WL (3440NM). I have set the payload to a load factor of 70% in order to be able to reach 100% fuel without exceeding MTOW. So far, I have only been able to push the -700 to 2700NM with no winds aloft. Any ideas?

 

 

 

 

Fred Miller

Flying the 700WL from EINN to KEWR at this moment, 88% load level, 2830nm. I couldn;t set fuel to maximum load. On my way back, with tail winds, should be able to make 3000nm without any problems, no full tanks, but a decent payload and a nice reserve on landing.. I think these are realistic figures.

How much fuel are you landing with?

 

 

Fred Miller

Ok, GW is maximum 69.6 (122pax and 4581kg of cargo). I loaded 17650kg of fuel amd landed in EWR with 1857 kgs.

Actually I flew from ELLX to KEWR, but made a necessary fuel stop in EINN.

I am quite sure that eastwards, with the tailwinds, I can do KEWR to ELLX in central Europe nonstop. I'm even wondering why no airline crosses the atlantic with an ETOPS certified -700.