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Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Boeing Bbj 787 8

The Boeing BBJ 777X is a long-range, widebody business jet derived from the 777X airliner family, positioned in the ultra-long-range/VIP transport category and aimed at heads of state, large corporate flight departments, and charter operators needing intercontinental capability with significant cabin volume. In range, it sits at the very top of the BBJ lineup and above most purpose-built business jets, offering true nonstop, city-pair flexibility that can cover missions such as North America to Asia or the Middle East to the U.S. depending on routing, payload, and cabin configuration. Passenger capacity depends heavily on how it is outfitted: in airline-style high-density layouts the 777X platform supports several hundred passengers, while BBJ/VIP completions typically carry far fewer to prioritize suites, conference areas, lounges, and support spaces; a common planning range is roughly a few dozen to around a hundred passengers, with the ability to accommodate more for special missions. Overall, compared with smaller BBJs based on narrowbody airframes, the BBJ 777X trades higher operating complexity for unmatched space and reach.

SpecBoeing BBJ 787
Summary
Total Seats100
ManufacturerBoeing
Aircraft NameBBJ 787
Max Range (nm)9475
Max Cabin Seats100
Standard Cabin Seats19
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)488
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$239,000,000