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A380 vs 747-8 Intercontinental

The A380 typically seats about 115 more passengers and flies about 480 km further. The A380 flew first, 6 years earlier.

Airbus A380Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
MakerAirbusBoeing
First flight20052011
Typical seats525410
Range14,800 km14,320 km
Length72.7 m76.3 m
Engines4 × jet4 × jet
BodyWide-bodyWide-body

● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.

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