Originally Posted by
BotB
I've been wondering about the flight level of 787's actually as the flights to Sweden were always at 40k+ heights so although not 'space' maybe they do fly higher than the 32-38k flight levels of other planes? Or I could be having a senior moment here?
Do the BA 787's fly at higher altitudes than other Boeings?
Yes absolutely.
Originally Posted by
Sigwx
The certified max operating altitude for both the 777 and 787 is 43,100ft. The 744 however has 45,100ft and trumps both. That said it is rare to see them that high.
Although the B744 has the higher max certified ceiling, I've only twice seen one right up at the top, whereas for the 787 particularly it is very common to see them up there at 41/42/43.