The Boeing 747-8F is the largest and most capable freighter Boeing built, and out of Los Angeles it is the top of the commercial air-cargo market. A stretched main deck, new engines and the nose door the type is known for.
Boeing stretched the 747-400F and fitted GEnx-2B engines and a new wing to create the 747-8F, the final 747 variant. Four engines, a longer main deck, containerized lower deck and roughly 4,000 to 4,500 nautical miles with a full payload. Full specifications for the Boeing 747-8F are published by Boeing Business Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Year introduced: 2011
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,390 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (about 490 knots)
- Service ceiling: 43,100 feet
- Length: 250.2 feet
- Wingspan: 224.7 feet
- Height: 63.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 21,980 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 747-8F Fits Los Angeles
This is the largest payload a Los Angeles client can charter commercially, and the stretch over a 747-400F is real main-deck length rather than a marketing figure. For a full trans-Pacific charter of high-volume freight it is the aircraft.
The GEnx engines are considerably more efficient than the 747-400F’s, which narrows the gap to a 777F while keeping the four-engine capacity and the nose-loading option.
Production has ended, so the global fleet is finite and concentrated in a handful of operators. A Los Angeles request for this specific type is an availability question before it is a price question.
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 747-8F run $20,000 to $26,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The 747-8F quotes at the very top of this site’s cargo range, and it only makes sense when the load genuinely fills it.
Other Cargo Aircrafts Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- 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 747-8F 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.