About Altitude

[Andy_Nss]

Hello! Im flying a route to Athens from Singapore with an 787-900. What should my altitude and speed be?

[IF787]

This is a good topic to look at 🙂

Your Guide to Fuel Burn and Cruising Altitudes in the A350 and 787 Family

[Banner] @Robertine look familiar? A350 & 787 FAMILY CRUISE PROFILES This is like two months late, sorry. How to Read This Guide An orange cell signifies a cruise altitude a little too high for that aircraft at that weight that carries smaller fuel penalties. A green cell signifies a cruise altitude appropriate for that aircraft at that weight going East, maximizing fuel economy. A blue cell signifies a cruise altitude appropriate for that aircraft at that weight going West, maximiz…

[AlaskaAirfireball111]

This comes down to weight and fuel. And if you wanna be more realistic, when flying west bound, you will typically fly at an even altitude, and while flying east bound you will typically flight at an odd altitude.

If I may, what is your weight and how much fuel you have?

[jason]

This should help you!

[AndrewWu]

I’d answer your question but you called it a 787-900 so I’ll sit this one out.

M0.85, check out linked topic above for altitudes based on weight