How fast do commercial planes fly?

What is top speed and cruise speed for commercial passenger aircraft?

The average cruising airspeed for a commercial passenger jets is 480 to 575 mph or 770 to 930 km/h (between Mach 0.74 and Mach 0.8).

Here are some specific speeds for popular commercial jets:

• Boeing 737: Depending on the model, its cruising speed can range from Mach 0.74 to Mach 0.79, which is approximately 567 to 606 mph (912 to 975 km/h).
• Boeing 747: Depending on the specific variant, it can cruise at speeds around Mach 0.85, which is approximately 570 mph (920 km/h) at cruising altitude.
• Boeing 777: It has a typical cruising speed of Mach 0.84, roughly 644 mph (905 km/h).
• Boeing 787: It has a typical cruising speed of Mach 0.85, roughly 650 mph (905 km/h).
• Airbus A320: Its cruising speed is around Mach 0.78, or about 598 mph (962 km/h).
• Airbus A350: Its cruising speed is around Mach 0.76, or about 587 mph (945 km/h).
• Airbus A380: The world's largest passenger plane cruises at speeds of Mach 0.85, roughly 570 mph (920 km/h).

You might also be interested in our full article on the fastest planes in the world including military jets and experimental aircraft.

During your flight training you'll learn about how the altitude and speed of an airplane can also be influenced by factors like wind. The jet streams can increase or decrease the ground speed of an airplane even if its airspeed remains constant.