How Far Do Boeing 737 Max 8/9s Fly?

May 31, 3026

The longest regularly scheduled Boeing 737 flights today are operated by newer long-range variants like the 737 MAX 8.

One of the current record-holders is:

* Brasília (BSB) → Orlando (MCO) on Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aéreas Boeing 737 MAX 8

* Distance: about 3,777 miles (6,078 km)

* Flight time: roughly 8 hours 20 minutes

Among U.S. airlines, a notable upcoming ultra-long 737 route is:

* Seattle (SEA) → Reykjavík (KEF) on Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 8

* Distance: about 3,622 miles (5,829 km)

* Around 7 hr 25 min

Older 737 generations usually stayed under ~3,000 miles, but the MAX series significantly extended the aircraft’s range, allowing some transatlantic and deep South America–North America routes.

The flight from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Anchorage, Alaska (ANC) is about 3,350–3,360 air miles depending on the calculation method. Most sources put it at approximately 3,356 miles.

* Approximate flight time: 6 hr 50 min to 7 hr 15 min nonstop-equivalent flying time.