Originally Posted by
SSF556
How can a 787 fly from Perth to London, but not ATL to JNB?
Multiple airlines use a 787 to fly 8800 + miles.
Because the Perth London is flown with a max fuel volume, payload restricted 787-9 which has much more range than the -10. A 787-9 could do ATL-JNB, but again it would be payload restricted.