Boeing BBJ 737 MAX 8 vs Boeing BBJ 787-8

On published range, the Boeing BBJ 787-8 goes 6,121 km further than the Boeing BBJ 737 MAX 8 (18,418 km against 12,297 km).

The Boeing BBJ 787-8 is certified for 40 passengers, against 25 for the other.

The Boeing BBJ 787-8 has the taller cabin (2.41 m against 2.16 m).

Both sit in the "VIP airliner" category, so the published hourly band is the same: € 13,750 – 19,750 per hour. Published rate for the category, not for the model.

Comparison table
Comparison tableBoeing BBJ 737 MAX 8Boeing BBJ 787-8
General
CategoryVIP airlinerVIP airliner
ProductionIn productionIn production
Cabin
Passengers (max)2540Best value
Cabin width3.53 m5.49 mBest value
Cabin height2.16 m2.41 mBest value
Flight
Range12,297 km (6,640 nm)18,418 km (9,945 nm)Best value
Max speed (MMo)Mach 0.82Mach 0.9Best value
Cost
Hourly rate (category)€ 13,750 – 19,750€ 13,750 – 19,750
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Computed on the maximum published range: the real leg depends on payload, wind and reserves. Prices are indicative, at the category hourly rate.

Sources: Manufacturer published specifications (2026-05) · Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates (2026-08-07) · European Central Bank daily reference rateEUR/USD rate 1.1652 (2026-09-09)

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Frequently asked questions
Boeing BBJ 737 MAX 8 or Boeing BBJ 787-8: which flies further?
The Boeing BBJ 787-8, at 18,418 km published range against 12,297 km. The 6,121 km gap matters on long legs: at real payload, with wind and reserves, both cover less than the published figure.
What does an hour cost?
Both sit in the same category (VIP airliner), whose published broker band is € 13,750 to 19,750 per hour all-in. That is a category rate, not a model rate: the firm price depends on the specific aircraft, the season and repositioning. A quote returns an all-in price within 60 minutes.
How many passengers?
The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX 8 is certified for up to 25 passengers, the Boeing BBJ 787-8 for up to 40. On charter, real layouts usually trade a seat or two for living space.
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