How Far Do Boeing 737 Max 8/9 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.

A 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.