The Boeing 747-400F is the classic long-haul freighter and still one of the highest-capacity aircraft available out of Los Angeles. Four engines, an enormous main deck, and on nose-door aircraft the ability to load freight nothing else will take.
Boeing built the 747-400F as a factory freighter with a main-deck side door and, on many aircraft, the upward-hinging nose door that is the type’s signature. Four engines, containerized lower deck and roughly 4,000 to 4,500 nautical miles with a full payload. Full specifications for the Boeing 747-400F are published by Boeing Business Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Year introduced: 1993
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,445 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (about 490 knots)
- Service ceiling: 45,100 feet
- Length: 231.8 feet
- Wingspan: 211.4 feet
- Height: 63.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 18,720 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 747-400F Fits Los Angeles
The nose door is the capability no other freighter on this site has. Long, rigid items load straight in along the main deck rather than being angled through a side door, which for aerospace sections, industrial plant or unusual project cargo out of Los Angeles is sometimes the only way it moves at all. Not every 747-400F has one, so we confirm it for the specific aircraft.
Four engines mean a higher fuel bill than a 777F for similar capacity, which is why the twin has taken most of the routine work. The 747 keeps the outsize and nose-loading jobs.
It needs the longest runways in the region for a fully loaded departure. Los Angeles International at 12,923 feet and Ontario at 12,197 feet, with Ontario running 24 hours and no curfew.
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 747-400F run $18,000 to $24,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The 747-400F quotes near the top of the freighter band, and unless the load needs nose loading or the full main deck a 777F usually does the Los Angeles trip for less.
Other Cargo Aircrafts Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- 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 747-400F 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.