The Boeing 767-300 is a stretched variant of the 767-200, designed to offer greater passenger capacity and improved range. First entering service in 1986, the 767-300 is one of the most popular models in the 767 family, with its increased capacity making it well-suited for both domestic and international routes. Like the -200, the 767-300 is a twin-engine wide-body airliner, but it offers more seats and additional fuel capacity for longer-haul flights.

The 767-300 is known for its versatility, operating on everything from regional routes to long-distance intercontinental flights. It also became a popular choice for cargo conversion, with many 767-300s being transformed into freighters to serve the growing air cargo market.

Key Specifications (767-300)

• Crew: 2 (Pilots).
• Capacity: Typically 218–269 passengers, depending on configuration.
• Length: 54.94 m (180 ft 3 in).
• Wingspan: 47.57 m (156 ft 1 in).
• Height: 16.83 m (55 ft 3 in).
• Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 179,000 kg (395,000 lb).
• Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney JT9D, Rolls-Royce RB211, or General Electric CF6 turbofans.
• Cruise Speed: Mach 0.80 (~850 km/h or 528 mph).
• Range: ~6,050 km (3,760 mi).
• Ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,500 m).

Notable Features

• Larger Capacity: The 767-300 features a longer fuselage compared to the 767-200, allowing for more passengers and better revenue potential on high-demand routes.
• Improved Range: The increased fuel capacity of the 767-300 allows for longer range than the -200, making it suitable for transatlantic flights and international routes.
• Operational Flexibility: Like the smaller -200, the 767-300 can operate on both short regional routes and long-haul international flights, offering airlines flexibility across a wide variety of missions.
• Cargo Conversion: The 767-300 has been widely converted into a freighter version (767-300F), popular for its large cargo hold and ability to serve both medium and long-haul cargo routes.

Variants

• 767-300F: The freighter version of the 767-300, extensively used by cargo carriers.
• 767-300ER: An extended-range version of the 767-300, offering a longer range, suitable for long-haul international flights.
• 767-300BCF: A converted freighter version of the 767-300, widely used by air cargo operators.

Operators & Usage

• Passenger Operations: The 767-300 has been operated by airlines such as American Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Delta Air Lines for long-haul and transatlantic routes.
• Cargo Operations: The 767-300F has become a workhorse for cargo operators, with major players like FedEx, UPS, and DHL operating large fleets of converted 767-300 freighters.
• Retirement & Conversion: While many 767-300 passenger versions are being retired in favor of more fuel-efficient aircraft, a significant number are being converted into freighters, where they continue to serve the air cargo industry.