Aircraft
Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800)
The Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) is a vip airliner with up to 25 seats and 10,200 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
1 live empty leg on EmptyJet
- Seats
- 25
- Range
- 10,200 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $13,000
About this aircraft
The BBJ 2 uses the longer 737-800 fuselage for more VIP cabin volume than the BBJ 1—same Next Generation 737 systems with extra length for lounges, offices, and private rooms.
Operators choose it for larger delegations or more elaborate interiors when the classic BBJ1 shell feels tight. Range still depends on fuel options and completion weight, so mission planning stays completion-specific.
The longer BBJ narrowbody when you want NG 737 commonality with more living space than BBJ 1.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) appeared in 38 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Dusseldorf (DUS) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI), listed 1 time over that period.
- Inventory spanned 38 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 10,260, with an observed range of USD 3,449–USD 13,455 (38 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 1,426 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
Performance
- Category
- VIP Airliner
- Range
- 10,200 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 876 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 2,200 m
- Landing runway
- 1,800 m
- ICAO type
- B738
Cabin
- Seats
- 25
- Height
- 2.16 m
- Width
- 3.53 m
- Length
- 29.97 m
- Cabin area
- 256.2 m²
- Baggage
- 30.0 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 13,000
- Fuel burn
- 870 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 5,220
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
Best missions
- Longer BBJ2 VIP narrowbody trips
- High-capacity Boeing corporate jet missions
- BBJ2 specialized charter
Sources
- Boeing Business JetsBoeing
- BBJ overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 38 empty-leg offers for the Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800)?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) corridor was Dusseldorf (DUS) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI), with 1 listing from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800)?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) show a median ask of USD 10,260 across 38 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800)?
The Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) has a published maximum range of 10,200 km.
How many passengers does the Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) seat?
The Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) is configured for up to 25 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800)?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) operating cost near USD 13,000 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) is about 870 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Boeing BBJ 2 (737-800) is about 2,200 m.
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