Is it possible for a laden 747- 400 to fly non stop from LHR to MNL

Question

Passenger Airliner, average weight. Someone told me that Philippine Airlines once flew direct from MNL to LHR. Does it have the range? - I didn't think it did.

Answer 1

A B747-400ER  has a range, with full passenger load, of 8000 miles. LHR to MNL is only 6679 miles, making it within the '400's range.

Regards,

Dan

Answer 2

Except that Philippine Airlines does not operate the 747-400(ER).  Regardless, the standard 747-400 would still have the range to make that flight.