The Boeing 737-800BCF is the modern replacement for the 737 Classic freighters and the most efficient narrow-body freighter working Los Angeles. More payload, more range and considerably better fuel burn than the aircraft it replaces.
Boeing converts passenger 737-800s into freighters under the Boeing Converted Freighter program, fitting a large main-deck cargo door and a reinforced floor. Two CFM56-7B engines, jet cruise speeds and roughly 2,000 nautical miles with a full payload. Full specifications for the Boeing 737-800BCF are published by Boeing Business Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (Boeing Converted Freighter)
- Year introduced: 2018
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.785 (about 454 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 129.5 feet
- Wingspan: 117.4 feet
- Height: 41.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 4,996 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 737-800BCF Fits Los Angeles
Against a 737-400 Freighter on the same Los Angeles routing the 800BCF carries more and burns less, which on a daily overnight schedule compounds into a materially different operating cost. That is why the conversion program exists.
Transcontinental in one leg with a full main deck is the defining capability. Los Angeles to the Midwest or the East Coast overnight, or south to Mexico and Central America, without the stop a turboprop freighter would need.
Ontario’s 24-hour operation with no curfew is again what makes the schedule work. A fully loaded narrow-body freighter departing at 2am is an ordinary movement there.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Boeing 737-800BCF run $6,000 to $8,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The 737-800BCF quotes above the 737-400 Freighter, and on a full-payload Los Angeles run the better fuel burn usually narrows that gap considerably.
Other Cargo Aircrafts Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
- Boeing 757 Freighter
The full cargo aircrafts category page lists every cargo aircraft we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 737-800BCF charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.