The time has come when air travel to warm regions and sea coasts is especially popular. Intercontinental airliners are ideal for transporting large numbers of tourists over long distances at the same time.
The Boeing 777 is the world's largest twin-engine turbofan aircraft and can accommodate between 301 and 407 people. Designed for ultra-long distance routes.
The air carrier Nordwind Airlines has 3 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft in its fleet. The company purchased these spacious cars specifically for charter flights.
Nordwind was founded in 2008 and is based at Sheremetyevo Airport. North Wind is one of the most prominent Russian air carriers, carrying out the following activities:
- Regular flights from Moscow to Russia and CIS countries
- Passenger charter transportation to the most popular resorts in many countries of the world
- Provides its aircraft to the UN humanitarian mission
- Transfer of your aircraft to third-party airlines to maintain their capacity (subleasing)
All Boeing 777-200 Nordwind aircraft have a two-class layout, two of them can accommodate 393 passengers, the third board – 285 (there are 30 seats in the business cabin).
Nordwind's B-777-200 business class aircraft seats only six people or one row. The seats are arranged 2/2/2 with two aisles. The width of the seats is an order of magnitude wider than in the economy salon. There are stands where you can put your feet, they extend. Almost 130 cm distance from the partition to the chair. It's quite comfortable.
The economic salon seats begin in the fifth row. The seating arrangement is 3/4/3. Seat pitch 74 cm.
5th and 6th row. The positive aspects here are the lack of seats in front and the distance from the bathrooms and kitchen. The downside is that the view rests on the partition and there is little legroom.
Rows 12-14. There is proximity to kitchen facilities, and there is movement of staff and passengers. There is a partition behind the seats, so that the backrests can be limited in tilt.
20 row. Same advantages and disadvantages as in row 5. The toilet is right in front of you, the kitchen is nearby, which means you won’t have a quiet trip.
21 row. Good seats C and H, they do not have seats in front of them. Plenty of legroom for tall people too. However, the toilets are still nearby and people are constantly walking.
30-39 row. The air conditioning system is designed in such a way that fresh air comes from row 20, so its influx is not too noticeable in these rows. Seats are only for passengers with a healthy respiratory system and those who do not suffer from aerophobia. In addition, in row 39 the seat backs are blocked or limited in reclining, because behind them there are emergency exits.
45 row. Favorable row. There are no opposite seats reclining towards you in front, and there is legroom. The bathrooms are quite close.
Row 46. The gaze rests on the wall of the partition, but this is better than the chair in front with a reclining back. Also the proximity of utility rooms.
From the 53rd row, the fuselage of the airliner begins to narrow and the aisle seats are a little narrower; you may be hit by flight attendants with trolleys and passengers passing by.
Rows 54-56. If you're traveling as a couple, the seats in this row are great. Here there are only two chairs at the edges.
Rows 57-58. They have negative characteristics due to their location in the rear section and proximity to utility rooms. You will have to see and hear a lot of people. There is also a limitation in reclining the seat backs. They may be completely blocked.
Flight parameters of Boeing 777-200ER
- Aircraft length - 63.7 meters
- Vehicle height (with tail) – 18.5 meters
- Wing span – 60.9 meters
- Fuselage diameter/cabin width – 6.2 meters/5.9 meters
- Crew – 2 pilots
- Passenger capacity – 400
- Take-off weight – 297560 kilograms
- Empty vehicle weight – 142900 kilograms
- Speed at altitude – 905 km/h
- Range, distance – 10740 kilometers
- Acceleration runway length – 3536 meters
- Maximum flight altitude – 13140 meters
- Powerplant – PW 4090 or GE 90-94B
How it was created
Boeing needed a wide-body long-range aircraft to replace aging models, and also as a competitor to the just released Airbus 330.
Since the early nineties, a new project called the Boeing 777 was launched. During its development, the wishes of the passenger community were taken into account, and the modeling was based on computers.
Finally, the airliner was created and, after certification in 1995, went into serial production.
To date, 1,537 copies of various modifications have been produced.
What modifications exist
- The base aircraft is considered to be the Boeing 777-200. Its flight range reaches 6,000 kilometers and can accommodate up to 400 people. More used for domestic American lines. A total of 88 units were produced. In use since the mid-nineties.
- The Boeing 777-200ER airliner has an increased range reserve and a larger take-off weight. This is an intercontinental aircraft, in the skies since 1997. More than 400 copies were produced.
- The Boeing 777-200LR is an even more powerful machine. In operation since 2006, it will cover a distance of 14,000 kilometers.
- The Boeing 777-300 can seat up to 451 passengers, is fuel efficient, and 60 aircraft of this model have been produced.
- The Boeing 777-300ER is the most popular airliner in the 777 line. It has a larger wingspan and a range of 14,685 kilometers. It has been transporting passengers since 2004.
- The cargo modification of the Boeing 777 Freighter has been in operation since 2009. The freight compartment has a volume of 636 cubic meters.
The aircraft manufacturing concern plans to begin production of new modifications of the Boeing 777 by 2020. These will be improved machines, with better flight and technical characteristics.
Aircraft characteristics
A normal aerodynamic design, a single-fin tail, a swept wing with a supercritical profile - this is the technical component of the airframe.
The strength of the structure is seriously increased by the addition of composite alloys in some parts (cabin floor, rudders, ailerons). The fuselage has a circular cross-section.
The B-777-200 aircraft has the largest landing gear among jet airliners in the passenger segment.
The fly-by-wire control system has been fully digitized, and electronic bot logs have been offered since 2003, replacing paper versions. The aircraft of the family retain the usual steering wheels, along with the electric thrust control system.
The engines on airplanes of the family are turbojet, there are two of them, located under the wing, on both sides. Typically this is PW4073A (Pratt Whitney).
Interior and amenities
Boeing Signature Interior design used.
- Luggage shelves have been increased
- The lighting is indirect, the light sources are hidden, which is comfortable for the eyes
- Large portholes
- Airlines themselves can easily move seats and utility rooms at their discretion
- Hydraulic hinge of the toilet lid prevents slamming.
- Above the cabin there is a place for the crew to rest on long-distance routes (two chairs and a pair of beds, TV, shower, wardrobe).
Nordwind Airlines operates 2 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. The layout of the aircraft provides for 2 classes of service: business and economic. Total passenger capacity is 393 people.
Boeing 777-200 are used for long-distance flights or on routes with high passenger traffic.
Now let's take a closer look at the configuration of these aircraft, which is used in the North Wind.
1 row This is the only business class row. The only thing we can say is that the distance stated by the airlines to the partition from the seat is 127 centimeters.
Let's move on to economy class. The stated distance between the rows is 74 cm. Note that these aircraft use seating layout 3-4-3. This is a rather uncomfortable configuration for passengers, so the cabin is, to put it mildly, “a bit cramped.”
5-6 rows, marked in yellow-green have a number of advantages and disadvantages.
Let's start with the cons.
In front of you there will be a rigid partition separating business and economy classes. There is enough room for knees in these places, but stretching your legs forward will be problematic. Also, watching the entire flight against a wall is not very comfortable.
The advantage of these seats is that no one will lean back on you. On long flights and a modest distance between the rows, this is quite important.
Rows 12-14 all seats in these rows, except 12H, 12J, 12K may have limitations in backrest deflection. Also, the proximity of the on-board kitchen does not add convenience.
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20 row- exactly the same pros and cons as in row 5. However, in front of you will not be a partition, but a wall of toilets. The proximity of a WC is always unnecessary fuss. constant walking of passengers, sounds of the tank, doors, etc.
The same goes for 21 radas, seats D, F, E, G.
Please note that places 21H and 21K could be called places of increased comfort, since there is enough free space in front of them. However, the proximity of toilets spoils the whole picture.
In addition to the above-mentioned disadvantages, we add that queues may form near you, they may step on your foot or hit you with an elbow.
Armchairs in rows 38 and 39, marked in red. Most likely, the backrests do not recline or have a limitation in this. There are also toilets nearby.
In some models of this aircraft, there are 1-2 seats with a missing window. In this configuration, these could be seats in the middle section of the cabin, somewhere from rows 20 to 39.
In row 45, due to the location of the escape hatches, there is enough free space in front for legs and knees.
46 row D,E,F,G- they run into the wall.
53C and 53H- behind this row the narrowing of the fuselage begins. The back of your seat may be touched by passing passengers or flight attendants with trolleys.
57 and 58 rows marked in red. The last rows on the plane, the backs, are most likely blocked. They are also located next to toilets and other technical rooms.
Places from 54 to 56 rows, in which there are 2 chairs, instead of 3, are a little more comfortable, thanks to this fact. Especially if you are flying together.
Have a nice flight and soft landing!
Nordwind Airlines (or “North Wind”) owns 8 Boeing 767-300 aircraft. However, only three aircraft can be found on the company's flights. The remaining 5 aircraft are leased to a partner company (Pegas Fly).
The following aircraft fly for Nord Wind: VQ-BPT, VQ-BMQ and VP-BDI. The aircraft are quite old and have worked for a number of airlines in America and Europe:
- The VQ-BPT aircraft made its first flight in July 1995. I managed to fly for the following airlines: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Zoom Airlines, ILFC and Flyglobespan.
- The VQ-BMQ aircraft made its first flight in March 1996. Managed to fly for the following airlines: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and North American Airlines.
- The VQ-BPT aircraft made its first flight in April 2000. Managed to fly for the following airlines: Air 2000, GECAS, Aeroflot - Russian Airlines.
On the company's website you can see two options for cabin layout: 290 seats and 300 seats. Both layout options are two-class (business and economy classes). The 290-seat version has 39 rows, and the 300-seat version has 43 rows. The seating diagram can be viewed at this link.
In our review, we will analyze the 290-seat scheme in detail.
Row 1 and 2.
The only two rows are business class. There are 12 such seats in total. For obvious reasons, these are the best seats on the ship. The distance between the seats is 127 cm.
The distance between the rows of seats in economy class is 74 cm. It turns out a little cramped.
Row 17. Bad places. The chairs rest against the wall from the toilet, which means the backrest is limited in reclining. There is also a constant crowd of people near the chair, waiting in line to use the toilet. The fact that the WC door is constantly opening will definitely cause odors from the toilet.
Row 18. Quite contradictory places. On the one hand, there is no row in front (due to the emergency exit), so there is a lot of legroom. On the other hand, there are toilets in front, and this is not good.
Row 19. The distance to the front row is slightly larger than standard, which means there is room to stretch your legs. The only thing is that the row is quite noisy due to the proximity of the toilets.
Row 38. Very similar to row 16. Located close to toilets. There is always a lot of traffic here, so the flight will not be calm.
Row 39. Some of the worst seats in the cabin. They have all the disadvantages of row 17. In addition to this, it is always colder in the back of the plane, and if the air conditioning is not working well, it is also stuffy. Not recommended for booking by people in poor health.
The Boeing 777-300 is the world's largest twin-engine turbofan passenger airliner, designed for long-haul flights (flight range up to 11,000 km). This model was launched into commercial operation in 1998, the first aircraft was delivered to Cathay Pacific.
Currently, the Boeing 777-300 is included in the air fleets of the main airlines in the world operating long-haul international flights: Emirates, Etihad Airways, American Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Aeroflot, Rossiya and others.
The liner can accommodate from 305 to 550 passengers, depending on the cabin layout. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 945 km/h. Dimensions of the aircraft: length - 73.9 meters, wingspan - 60.9 meters.
Modification of the Boeing 777-300ER - with an increased flight range of up to 14,600 km, a larger wingspan - 64.8 meters.
Aeroflot
Aeroflot operates 16 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Full list of boards: VP-BGB, VP-BGC, VP-BGD, VP-BGF, VP-BPG, VQ-BQB, VQ-BQC, VQ-BQD, VQ-BQE, VQ-BQF, VQ-BQG, VQ- BUA, VQ-BUB, VQ-BUC, VQ-BQM, VQ-BIL.
The layout of all Aeroflot aircraft of this model is the same. There are 3 classes: business, comfort and economy.
Below is a diagram and details about the best seats on Aeroflot’s Boeing 777-300 in all classes.
Business class Boeing 777-300ER at Aeroflot
The most comfortable business class for long-haul flights is located in rows 1-5. The total number of seats in this class is 30, they are arranged in pairs (the configuration in each row is 2-2-2).
All chairs are spacious, leather upholstered, conveniently adjustable, have several positions and even fold out into a horizontal bed.
Dimensions of each chair:
- Length - 195 cm,
- The width of the double block is 144 cm,
- The distance between the armrests is 52 cm,
- The space to the seat in front is 150 cm,
- Passage width - 42 cm.
Other business amenities: large individual monitors with Thales entertainment system, chef's menu, soft and alcoholic drinks throughout the flight.
Separate business class lavatories are located at the front of the cabin.
Comfort class
There are seats in rows 11 - 16, their total number is 48. The arrangement of seats in a row is: 2-4-2.
Characteristics of places:
- Seat width - 49 cm,
- The distance between the seats is 96.52 cm,
- All seats are equipped with a USB port and socket,
- 10.6" personal monitors with built-in Thales entertainment system.
Economy
In economy class there are rows 17 - 51.
The best seats in the economy class of Aeroflot's Boeing 777-300ER are Space+, their location is A, B, C and H, J, K on rows 24 and 38, that is, a total of 12 passenger seats. The main advantage of these seats is the increased distance between the rows, you can freely stretch your legs. Compared to regular economy class seats, to fly on Space+ you will have to pay 1000-4500 rubles more or take advantage of the airline’s bonus program offers.
Seats at the beginning of economy are also considered successful - on the 17th row, where there is also a little more legroom.
When choosing among regular seats according to the Boeing 777-300 cabin layout, Aeroflot has a general rule:
- You should take it from the porthole (A, K) if you are going to get up only in case of emergency or want to enjoy the view (but no one guarantees it - it depends on the time of day and the weather), the obvious advantage is that you will not be disturbed by other passengers who need to get up;
- At the aisle (C, D, G, H) - you can freely get up without waiting for your neighbors in the row, but this comes with a minus: if the passengers nearby turn out to be restless, you will have to get up and let them through;
- The worst seats are always considered to be the middle ones: there are no personal armrests (you can only hope for passenger ethics), there is no free access to the window and the aisle. The second option for bad places is near the toilets.
Nordwind Airlines (Nordwind, North Wind)
The Nordwind fleet uses an improved Boeing 777-300ER model. The interior layout is three-class.
Business Class
Number of seats - 38.
Nordwind's business class is divided into two parts by a galley area: there are 22 seats in the bow of the plane, and the remaining 16 behind the galley. The best seats in business class are considered to be the first places in each of the two conventional sectors (rows 1 and 8). Layout diagram: 1-2-1. Each seat converts into a full-fledged horizontal bed.
Comfort class
There are 63 seats in the comfort class.
Rows 20 - 27, of which 20 - 23 are premium.
The seat layout in the Boeing 777-300ER in the Nordwind Airlines layout is 2-4-2, for the 20th row - 2-3-2.
Economy
Best seats - 18 seats with increased legroom: rows 45 and 60 - A, B, C, H, J, K; rows 46 and 61 - D, E, G (in addition, in front of these seats there are mounts for bassinets - an advantage for passengers with children).
Other good seats in economy are at the window or at the aisle, closer to the exits and not near the toilet.
Russia
The layout of Rossiya Airlines flights is different - there is only business class and economy class without an intermediate comfort class sector. The carrier practices two options for seat placement, a special one for the EI-GET board.
Seats in Rossiya business class on Boeing 777-300/-300ER:
- 1st row - Super Space seats, the best on the entire flight, 4 seats;
- Rows 5 and 6 — 14 seats, classic business class.
Business class on board EI-GET - 21 seats, rows 1-3.
Economy class:
- from 21 to 61 rows;
- The best seats in economy (with increased legroom) are Space+, rows 21, 36, 49.
The numbering of economy class rows on board EI-GET is from 4 to 49. The best seats (Space+) are located on rows 4, 7, 22, 36.
Depending on the layout, this aircraft has 11 or 12 toilets.
Emirates
Emirates has operated Boeing 777-300 aircraft since 1999. Currently, the basis of the Emirates fleet is the improved Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, their number is approaching 130 and continues to grow.
Boeing 777-300 cabin layout with three classes
Boeing 777-300ER cabin layout with three classes and personal cabins
The peculiarity of this board is 8 personal cabins. They are located in the bow of the aircraft and are available to passengers with first class tickets. Along with an exquisite menu, guests are offered pajamas, a cosmetic set and other pleasant little things.
The next most comfortable business class has 42 seats that can be fully reclined to a horizontal position.
Economy class seats are from rows 17 to 50. Emergency exits have 12 places, they are highlighted on the diagram.
Boeing 777-300ER cabin layout with three classes
In first class there are beds - 12 in total, rows 1 and 2.
Business class has 42 reclining seats.
Economy class rows are from 16 to 50. Emergency exits also have 12 seats (as with other layouts).
Boeing 777-300ER cabin layout with two classes
This configuration includes only business class with 42 seats and economy class (all other seats).
The number of seats in the emergency exit row in economy class is 12.
The Boeing 777-300ER is one of the largest and most popular wide-body aircraft in the world. The Boeing's wingspan is 61 meters, comparable to the width of a football field.
The length of the aircraft itself is just over 63 meters. The height from the asphalt to the tip of the tail is 18.5 meters.
The Boeing 777-300ER can lift into the air a mass equal to a little more equal to itself.
This modification of the aircraft flies at a higher speed than its smaller relatives; the average cruising speed of the Boeing 777-300ER is 909 km/h, and the maximum is 965 km/h.
For comparison, 20-30 years ago only fighter and bomber combat aircraft flew at such speeds. Also, this modification of the Boeing 777-300ER has a significant flight ceiling; it can rise into the air to a height of 13,100 meters.
The possible maximum flight range of the Boeing 777-300ER (loaded) is: 10,110 kilometers, therefore this type of aircraft makes not only short-haul, but also long-haul flights.
The minimum crew for a Boeing 777-300ER flight is 2 people, a pilot and a co-pilot, which gives us the right to say that this aircraft is quite easy to fly and modern.
To make the maximum flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, the aircraft's tank must be filled with 181 tons of fuel.
All aircraft in the Boeing 777 series, including the Boeing 777-300ER, are equipped with 2 engines; this type of aircraft can operate even without the engines turned on, and continue flying on 1 engine if one of the engines fails.
These aircraft are purchased by well-known airlines, including:
- Emirates (Emirates);
- Turkish airlines;
- North wind;
- Aeroflot;
- Nord Wind (Nord Wind).
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Since the Boeing 777-300ER has a fairly large cabin size and can accommodate up to 550 passengers, the aircraft is equipped with many different amenities.
The design of Aeroflot's Boeing 777-300ER is made in the company's style, the greatest sophistication is presented in first class - these are always the best seats, a little worse, so to speak, in business class, the difference between them is not big, except for the size of the seats.
Boeing 777-300ER cabin layout
Rows 1 – 5 of business class are the most comfortable seats on the plane.
You can not only sit in them, but also lie down, like in a real bed.
All the advantages and delights of these seats can only be checked in flight; their price corresponds to their level, especially on long-haul flights.
Compared to other classes, there is a huge distance between seats of 160 centimeters, fresh press, a huge selection of menus and much more.
When choosing business class, it is better not to choose the DGHK 1st row seats, as they are located next to the toilet, and now you can’t hear any cufflinks, but the sound of soda being flushed is very strong and can wake you up or distract you.
In other airlines there is a thin partition between economy and business class, but this is not about Aeroflot; there is enough distance so that you don’t hear economy class, you can safely choose row 5.
6 – 11 row
This is a new class for flying at Aeroflot, called comfort, no longer economy, but not yet business; a good range of service levels can be compared to business.
The distance between the chairs is slightly smaller compared to a business, the chair can be reclined 120 - 130 degrees, you will also have the latest press at your disposal, each chair in front will have a personal screen where you can listen to music or watch movies.
In the comfort class, the last row is 11, separated from the economy class by a thin partition, so it is also better not to choose this row.
17 – 51 row
Economy class, the largest class on an airplane, has a standard distance of 81 centimeters between rows in most cases.
In economy class, you can recline the backrest to the standard 105-110 degrees; before booking tickets, you can order a special meal from Aeroflot, a very large selection of different meals that differ from the usual, but even if you didn’t order, the food at Aeroflot is good.
Economy Class Inflight Meals
17, 24 and 38 row
Seats in these rows can be classified as privileged, since, firstly, no one will be able to recline the backrests on you, secondly, you will be able to recline the backrests, and thirdly, you will have legroom as in business class.
These rows are the best in economy class– there is a lot of space, but there is a minus: they are located next to the toilets, since economy class is the largest class, there may be a crowd of people near your seats, some people do not like it when people stand over their souls, and the sound of the flushing may wake you up or distract you water from the toilet, due to the vacuum, it turns out to be highly resonant.
But despite all this, these are ideal places to sleep.
On some aircraft, in rows 23, 36, 37, 50, 51, the seat back may be blocked due to the fact that they are located near the toilet.
Also, in these rows people will walk more often because there is a toilet nearby, this is the same as the rows above, only the back of the chair does not recline, but in front of you reclines and besides, you do not have much distance for your legs, so the data It’s better not to choose rows.
Row 23 – similar
Note that the 23A and 23K do not have a full-fledged porthole.
A small window is placed on the emergency door. The display and table are located in the armrest.
It is prohibited to block the access to the emergency hatches with hand luggage.
Also, a certain group of passengers are prohibited from sitting in these seats: with animals, children, elderly people and disabled people.
If not for one significant advantage, one could call the data the most uncomfortable on board. But, due to the placement of the escape hatches, there will be plenty of legroom in front.
This is a significant advantage, especially on long, long-haul flights.
ABHK row 47 seats can also be considered privileged they are located in the rear of the plane, and they have a fairly large distance between the front seats, and their advantage is that they are located near it and they have one of the best views from the window.
All other seats in economy class are no different, but if you choose a seat among them, choose one next to the window if you are not afraid of flying, and if you are afraid, choose a seat right in the very middle, where it is easiest to fall asleep and forget about your fear or his completely lose.
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Where are the best seats on Aeroflot's Boeing 777?
The best seats on an Aeroflot Boeing 77 and any other Boeing 777 are located in business or first class, and more seriously, it primarily depends on what you will do, sleep or do anything.
If you sleep, choose places with plenty of space and away from places where people with small children are usually accommodated.
General tips and tricks for choosing the best seats on the Boeing 777-300ER
On all Aeroflot Boeing 777 aircraft flying on long routes there is an individual 110-volt power outlet, as well as an individual display where you can insert your own flash drive with your own movie, and everyone also has headphones.
Also in Aeroflot, as in other companies, there is a restful sleep function; they will not wake you up when serving food, newspapers or drinks; for this you need to press a special button in the business class cabin, and in other cabins ask for a do not wake up sticker and stick it on the seat , and you can calmly become.
As for food, in all classes you can choose a special menu in advance (when purchasing a ticket) or choose the food that is already on board.
On such huge planes there is always a wide selection of food and drinks for all classes, not even talking about business.
When choosing a place, avoid places that are located near technical buildings, toilets, and kitchens.
The location of the seats in the Boeing 777-300ER - their disadvantages and advantages
- Most passengers always consider the window seats to be the best seats in any class. These places always have a good view, they are comfortable to sleep in and no one will ask you to go, but if you need to go out often, it is better not to choose them.
- If you need to get up often your choice is obvious - these are seats located along the aisles. It’s easy to get up, you don’t have to wake up anyone, and it’s just as easy to sit down. A small, but for lovers of sleep, a significant disadvantage of these places is that you may be asked to let you pass, or if you sit wide, passers-by may touch you or, even more unpleasantly, step on you.
- Well, if you don't care about the view, you can choose a seat in the middle of the central row, there, just like at the window, no one will disturb you and you will sleep peacefully.
